Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Burney,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shreveport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 9, 2018

James A Burney was my dad. I have missed him every day since that awful day. I always feel awful for families of fallen officers especially this time of the year when we lost him so unexpectedly. My dad was trying to make extra cash for Christmas so he was helping out in Bossier. I am 45 years old now and I have outlived him, but his strength, stays with me and keeps me pushing forward. This loss chnaged the course of several lives left behind to wonder why and how something like this could happen. My dad was a good man and he loved being a police officer and a detective but most of all he loved being my dad and a husband to my mom. he was a family man, and when he was not working he wanted to be home with us. I remember outings at the lake with Mr and Mrs Bryce. I remember his good friends Mr Al Bryce and Mr Tabor, Mr Dunn, Mr Prator, these guys were always a part of a story or showing up with my dad to eat dinner at our house. Love does not know time it is infinite. I would trade everything I own for 5 more minutes with him. I love you daddy. Your "Rose" Karmen Rose Burney

Karmen Rose Burney
Daughter

December 11, 2012

I worked with Burney,he was a good man,a good officer and a good friend.I still think of him and the other officers that have gone that I worked with,God bless them all.

LT. Charlie Cocherell
SPD

March 19, 2012

I can't believe there's not a single rememberance by another SPD officer! "Burney", as I addressed him, was a good man, fellow officer, and caring soul. He was doing what he didn't have to do, he was giving of his time to assist after a tornado had caused several deaths. His vehicle skidded on ice on the bridge between Shreveport and Bossier, and vaulted over the rail.
I remember you Burney.

Former SPD Officer
SPD

March 11, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 11, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 5, 2007

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

April 28, 2005

Rest easy, warrior. Never forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)