Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Deputy Burton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

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

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 4, 2012

Sgt Burton,
You passed too soon, my friend. You will always be remembered for your Service, both to your Country and your Community, but mostly by the ones that you touched through your life and love of life, your Family and Friends. Rest In Peace, Ken. You will not be forgotten!
Lynny Sumner, Woodland Park, CO

SFC Lynwood D Sumner
US Army (Retired)
September 14, 2011

Seven years may have passed but I know those that love you and are close to you remember everything precious about you. Thank you for being the hero that you are, also, for the dedicated service to law enforcement and to your Country. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 4, 2011

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 20, 2009

Your EOW was 5 years ago today. Time has not diminished your service nor your
sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
January 4, 2009

Deputy Sheriff Burton,

Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice.. You are a HERO, and will never be forgotten.. May the Lord be with your family today and always.. Rest in Peace SIr...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 24, 2008

Unfortunately, I had never had the opportunity to meet you. I do know your family and you are missed every day. Not many people understand the sacrifice that police officers make each and every day. Watch over and protect your fellow officers. You will never be forgotten!!!

Dispatcher
February 12, 2008

Uncle Ken it has been a long year and a lot has changed. I still know you are watching over all of us and we will soon be together again and I want you to know you are a true hero and we will always say thanks for giving us your all. You are gone but never forgotten everyday I climb into my police car and I say a little prayer for all the men and women you watch over.

Deputy Sheriff
Adair County Sheriff
January 6, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 31, 2007

Son we miss you and love you, your new granddaughter would make you proud, she is beautiful. I love you Dad

Harold Gene Robbins
Step Father
December 31, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 27, 2007

I LOVE YOU AND MISS DAD AND YOU HAVE A NEW GRANDSON HIS NAME IS ARRON KENNETH BURTON I WISH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN THERE HE IS SO CUTE HE WAS BORN 4-9-2007 10:45AM MONDAY MORNING 7LB 8 OZ TY FOR WATCHING OVER US WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS AND MISS GRANDMA WE LOVE YOU TO



I LOVE YOU DAD YOUR SON TIMOTHY

TIMOTHY BURTON SR
son
July 10, 2007

Uncle Ken it has been 3yrs, and I still wish you were here to trade cop stories with and listen to me as I rant and rave about the way things happen sometimes. I tell my kids how wonderful your life was and how it was cute short and how I look up to you and hope to be half the officer you were. May God be with all of us as we put on our uniforms and head out into the night, watch over all the men and wemon protecting our streets and our freedom.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Burton
Adair Co Sheriff's Dept
January 27, 2007

Please know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten as the third anniversary of your EOW has recently passed. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04
January 13, 2007

G-d Bless.

January 4, 2007

Continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above...always.

January 4, 2007

Three years have passed and O know you are still the main topic of conversation of those that love you so much. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. Visit them in their dreams to let them know you are near. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 3, 2007

Ken,
Thank you for your service to your country and your community. You have not and will not be forgotten.

Sgt. D. Stacy
Richmond County Marshal's Office
December 29, 2006

i love you and i miss

your son
son
August 31, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Richmond County Sheriff's Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Burton deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Burton is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina
June 13, 2006

Dear papa .I love you.I miss you.So how are you doing.We all miss you.We all love you.I know you always will iove us.Daddy will iove us.I just turned seven.love jessi

jessi burton
February 27, 2006

To the officer on or off duty KEEP SAFE
And dont forget the fallen office.They are still watching over you and our familys.They are missed and loved from us and GOD.And to my cousin Mikey keep up the good job.And to my DAD i miss you alot i wish you was here so i can talk to you but we will meet again. I love you

Deputy Burton Son
February 24, 2006

Continue to watch over your nephew Tim and the rest of your family. Thank you for your service DS Burton. Rest in peace.

Officer
Montgomery County, Maryland
January 21, 2006

Deputy Burton I salute you for your dedicated service to our country and to law enforcement. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten by your loved ones nor by the Blue Family. Keep watch over your family and wrap your wings around them to help ease some of their suffering. Show them the right path to take in life. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
www.michaelpgordon.com

Bob Gordon
January 19, 2006