Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Burtt,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 3, 2023

Burtt,
I remember the times we worked together plain clothes in the 2nd Pct. and the scrapes we got into. You were a great friend and a joy to work with. I still to this day enjoy telling the stories and
remembering you and the laughs we shared!!

Rest easy brother!

Det. Randy Million
Norfolk Police Ret.

August 22, 2022

Officer Burt was an amazing man and officer. I got to know him by working Loss Prevention as he would come to my shoplifting apprehensions. He was also one of the funniest people I ever met.

We had just purchased a car and the inspection was dead. My wife was taking it to be inspection and he saw from his patrol car across the street he activated his lights and pointed to the expired sticker. My wife pointed to the expired inspection sticker on his unit. He laughed turnedoff his lights and just put his hands up like okay you got me. I will forever miss him and his purple suit and hilarious humor.

Glenn Causer
Loss Prevention Manager

June 9, 2022

Officer Burt was a very good friend of mine. He gave me a Bible to help change my life. It truly helped me get my life together. He was an amazing man on and off the job.

Linda D Mclaurin
Friends

May 14, 2021

Your incredibly selfless and heroic actions that day saved a woman's life and who knows how may other lives. Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 3, 2021

God bless you are a hero! continue to rest in peace

Nick mottola
None

August 21, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Burtt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2019

Officer Burtt,
On today, the 21st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norfolk. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

February 3, 2019

I used to be the resident manager for Princess Ann Duplexes. William would check on me while I was at work because it was a tough neighborhood. We were friends and he was kind and generous. I feel if he had to do it all again, he’d give his life to save someone else. It’s been 20 years and his impact is still felt. Rest In Peace Burtt.

Darshel Alexander
Former employee of S.L. Nausbaum

August 8, 2018

I hope that even though you may be gone, that your soul be cherished, and that we remain in your eyes. we know that you will watch over us, even if we have problems that are our own. you were there for us when we needed you, and we will never forget. you have risked everything, and had something horrible happen. You were always a hero, and will remain one in our eyes. Love out to you my brother in blue.

John Marshall, LT
Ohio State Highway Patrol (Retired)

February 13, 2018

Bill, this is late, but I never forgot your smile and jokes as you came into the squad room. You were a good cop, a great humanitarian (always helping somewhere), and good friend. Never Forgotten Brother, Rest well Warrior, we have the watch now. Thanks for your Service and Dedication.

Keith Morgan
NPD

February 3, 2018

Burtt,

When I was a rookie you were one of the veterans that looked out for me. Being on the same platoon with you I learned what it meant to be a good street cop, thank you.

RIP Brother,
Guy

Master Patrolmen G. Farnan
Norfolk PD

October 14, 2014

I pray for your family everyday Burtt and I always will. Sure miss that smile you always wore and your love for Jesus t-shirts. You were a blessing to the citizens of Norfolk and your brothers/sisters of the NPD. RIP my friend

Maj. Larry Carter
Norfolk Sheriff's Offce & retired NPD

April 8, 2014

Officer Burtt you were always a local hero to us, living in the Huntersville section of the city, may you rest in peace.
My Mother Mrs Puddin and your Mother Mrs Lee were best friends, so you and the Bates family are my family.

God Be The Glory!

Joseph Joe Joe Johnson
Family

April 8, 2012

Our lives crossed on that February day. I was working in my office on the 2nd floor (my sister worked with me in the same office). I will never forget hearing a gunshot and looking out the window and seeing what happend. My sister (who was an EMT volunteer) was running down the stairs and trying to get out the door to help. We had to stop her for a moment as that terrible person was still there. When she finally got to you, she with the help of others did the best they could. All I could do is watch, I didnt know how to help. That evening my neices told me they knew you and what a great person and influance you were on them. They said you would always stop and talk to them when they were walking down the street. I think about you often and wish I had known you ... Rest in peace.

Chris
Friend, Virginia

October 28, 2011

Burtt, I can still hear your contagious laughter. I can't believe it's been 13 years. I think about you often. I hope your resting in piece.

John Foster
Friend

February 3, 2011

Truly a hero in the literal sense. My heart goes out to all who love and miss Officer Burtt.

Rest assured he is not forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you loved ones, especially on this day. My god continue to comfort you.
Brenda Lucas, Mother of
Chief Anthony D. Lucas
EOW - Feb. 4, 2005

Anonymous

February 3, 2009

You have not been forgotten. Thinking of you today and all of your loved ones and close friends. Continue to watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 3, 2009

Officer Burtt,

Thank you for your dedication and service. May you rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of our Lord.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

January 15, 2009

Officer Burtt,

Thank you for your dedication and service. May you rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of our Lord.

CIVILIAN
LAPD

January 15, 2009

Burt

There not a week that goes by that you dont cross my mind. I will always remeber the singing in the locker room of the gospel music from you. I still beleive to this day you showed me the path to the lord and being saved.I am, no longer in law enforcement but havce been graced with living in the Alleghany mountains as a building official. You and your suits will always have a special place in my heart and I looke forward to seeing you in heaven.

Andy M

Andy Morris

December 19, 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

April 3, 2008

Today on the 10th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for those loved ones who still mourn.
Rest in peace Officer Burtt, you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR COURAGE AND YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 29, 2008