Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Burns,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rahway. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 8, 2021

jim was my cousin and best friend, I will always remember him and that night in January 1971.

jim angeli, patrolman
rahway police, retired disability 1975

February 23, 2019

i worked with jim and also knew him as a friend,i remember that nightnin january 1971.
i will always remember jim .

det.jim oleary
rahway pd

April 26, 2012

officer john (jim) Burns was my 1st cousin and best friend, it hard to belive its been 41 years since we lost him, i miss him every day.
jim angeli

Police Officer (retired)
Rahway Police Dept.

March 8, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty-first 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for aolace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 8, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex-New Jersey Cop

January 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 2, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2007

No officers sacrafice should ever be forgotten..Thank you for your service to Rahway

Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Washington D.C.

February 9, 2006

Nearing the anniversary of your death, we think of your sacrifice. Your name will not be forgotten. We pray that never again an officer is put in danger on the tracks that run through our municipality.

Police Officer Charles Sabba
Rahway PD

January 4, 2006

Officer Burns,
On this the 34th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Rahway. Also, your sacrifice serves as a reminder to all LEOs to always be aware of their surroundings.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 8, 2005