Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Gerard Walter Burke, Jr.

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Thursday, March 23, 2006

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Reflections for Sergeant Gerard Walter Burke, Jr.

Hi Handsome,

Raised a drink in your honor to celebrate your birthday this evening. I know you are in a lovely place but I miss you and selfishly want you back with us on this side so I could wrap my arms around you and wish you a happy birthday, with cake and ice cream. And candles. And friends. And family. And lots of smiles and laughs. And beer. :)

Keep an eye on our beloved dog George this weekend as I'm off to a wedding. Am tickled for my friend and her fiance'. But have some apprehension too... you know what I mean. I'll manage fine as will George. And it'll soon be over and we'll be back to normal. I know George sees you, so please keep him on his best behavior. I'm counting on you sweetheart! :)

Happy heavenly birthday my love,

Stacy

August 16, 2010

Dear Roddy
Happy Birthday in Heaven! We all miss you.
Love always

Sally

August 16, 2010

Happy birthday Uncle Roddy! we all miss you very much. we had our calm bake yesterday. i wish u could have been there. well i miss you very much and i hope you are having fun up in heaven. i think about you everyday and miss you so much. well hope you have a great birhtday!
~love,
Kara

Kara

August 15, 2010

Missing you more than ever.

Anonymous

April 22, 2010

Happy Easter in Heaven. We love and miss you!
Love always
Sally

Anonymous

Sally

April 3, 2010

Missing you still.

Vicky
Friend

March 25, 2010

Happy Anniversary in Heaven. Can’t believe it has been four years. We love and Miss you very much!
Love always
Sally

Anonymous

March 23, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2010

Happy Saint Patricks Day Rod. Words cannot describe how much I miss you.I know how much you enjoyed this holiday and miss hanging with you at the 4 P's on this day. Great memories! Wish you were here but I know you are in a better place. Poor us!!!

CB
Good friend

March 18, 2010

Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Heaven.
Will try to have a drink for you this weekend!
We love and miss you always.

Sally

March 17, 2010

Hi Handsome,

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day. Sometimes I can't believe it's the fourth one without you.

George and I did our usual, watched TV, took a short walk (he thinks our snow-covered DC is heaven as every couple of steps he grabs a mouthful of snow; he's hilarious!) and ordered in. I shed a lot more tears this year than in year's past. Sometimes that bugger Grief sneaks up and packs a punch. Today was that day. Miss you. Love you. I know you know all of this because you hear it from my heart everyday.

All my love,
YNG

Stacy

February 14, 2010

Merry Christmas in Heaven. We love and miss you.

Sally

December 24, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving in heaven Roddy. We still count all of our earthly blessings on this day, and shed some tears too. Our faith helps us understand that while we will always feel your absence, you have been granted your bliss. So while I will always miss you, I am eternally grateful for your everlasting joy. God knows, you brought us all joy while you were here, and will do so again when we meet in heaven.

Love,
Patti

Anonymous

November 27, 2009

Happy Birthday in Heaven. We love and miss you always.
Love Sally

Anonymous

August 16, 2009

Happy Bithday!!! i miss you sooo much! lovee you!!!! hav a nice b day :)

Kara Butzke
Favorite Niece

August 16, 2009

"...here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide) and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)"

~~ e.e. cummings

Happy, heavenly, 43rd birthday my love.

Stacy

August 16, 2009

Uncle Roddy,

Hi! I miss you sooooooo much!!Hope you are happy in hevan. I can not belive it is your third annoversity! I love you and I hope you are having fun up there. love you. Kiss kiss <3 0;)

Kara

March 23, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you on this the anniversery of your death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 23, 2009

Can’t believe it has been 3 years. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you. Happy anniversary in Heaven.
We love and miss you always and forever.

Sally

March 23, 2009

To Sgt. Gerard Walter Burke Jr., his family and his fellow officers with the Metroplitan Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Sgt Burke's tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Burke and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

March 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 23, 2009

Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Heaven.
We love and miss you always.

Sally

March 17, 2009

Thinking about you more than usual (is that possible) over the last few days and wondering what you'd say. I think I'm getting some of the messages, but not all of them. Wish I could hear your voice as it'd make this whole time so much easier on me.

Missing you as much as ever.

Stacy

March 14, 2009

sarge...it's crazy how often you pop into my head. i hope you're holding it down up there. thanks for all you taught me. take care brother.

Anonymous

March 5, 2009

My boyfriend was Ofc McBride of the MPDC. He died suddenly in 2005, in the line of duty also. My thoughts and support go out to all your loved ones. Say hi to Jim for me. :)

Monica

February 22, 2009

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