Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you be proud of the work you have done, the person that you were, and the difference you made in this world. You will be missed by many!

You are a hero in our hearts!

‘Well done, good and faithful servant!' Matthew 25:21

Piper Divine
Civilian Security Guard Corporal
Joplin, MO

May 14, 2022

Rest In Peace

Nick
None

May 8, 2022

Rest In Peace

Nick
None

May 8, 2022

Rest easy brother we have the line from here and will protect your family blood and blue!

Communications Officer Travis Byers
Festus Police Department

May 1, 2022

We will remember.

Ms. Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

April 22, 2022

Rest In Peace brother, you answered the call of ultimate sacrifice without hesitation. Proud to call you my brother in blue.

Deputy Alex Lindsay
Overton County Sheriff Dept.

April 22, 2022

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 14, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer Burns. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

March 28, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Burns. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Bonne Terre Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

March 25, 2022

Rest in Heaven brother; condolences to your family and colleagues.

Patrolman Kevin Jefferson
Gulfport Police Department Mississippi

March 23, 2022

A great guy to work with. A real part of an amazing family of fellow Officers. His death is a loss for the entire community. Lane will be missed by many. So many memories. You will live on in our hearts and minds.

Patrolman
Bonne Terre PD

March 22, 2022

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Officer Lane Burns.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

March 21, 2022

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

March 21, 2022

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

March 21, 2022

Proud to call you a hero! Rest in Peace. We'll take it from here, brother!

Capt. S. A. Mohamad
Texas Police Officer

March 21, 2022

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

March 21, 2022

God bless you babies and your mom. You all touched my heart. I don't know your dad/fiancee but my heart is aching for you all. Mrs stay strong

CJ
Prayers Up

March 21, 2022

We all will miss you man see you on the other side.

Deputy Dillon Sansoucie
St.Francois County

March 21, 2022

We worked together several times. Great officer. Could always get me to laugh no matter how bad of a night . Prayers for Lane and Garrett's families. God Bless these families of these officers and comfort them during this sad and difficult times.

Captain Jason Jones
Desloge FD

March 21, 2022

Officer Burns,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

March 20, 2022

Officer Burns, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

March 20, 2022

Rest in peace Officer Burns. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for your immediate family and fellow colleagues.

Former reserve Deputy ( OCSO) FL Eddie A
Osceola county Sheriff's office

March 20, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Lane Burns. I am truly sorry for your great loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Burns will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

March 19, 2022

Prayers for Lane and his family along with Garrett and the B.T.P.D. God bless you all.

Deputy Gary Carver #969
St. Francois County Sheriff's Department

March 19, 2022

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

March 19, 2022