Officer Down Memorial Page

John P. Burns was my grandfather. He was killed in the line of duty when my mother was 6 years old. My grandmother never got over it. She had high blood pressure all her life and died of a stroke when she was 68. I wish I had known him because all reports are that he was a good police officer and a fine human being. I lost my Mom this last October to an infection when she had a knee replacement. I hope and pray that she and her parents are together in heaven.

Robyn Hofferbert, John's Granddaughter
January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighty-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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 7, 2012

Last month, my Mom, who was John's daughter, passed away suddenly after an infection that set-in after knee surgery. My Mom was about 4 1/2 years old at the time of his death. She had very vague memories of him.

My Mom was one of the kindest and caring people that I have ever known. My greatest hope this holiday season is that my Mom , my Grandfather and my Grandmother are all reunited in heaven.

Robyn Hofferbert, John's Granddaughter
November 28, 2011

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 1, 2008

John P. Burns was my grandfather. I never met him because he was killed in the line of duty when my mother was only 5 years old. My mother has heard through the years from old-timers that he was a wonderful person and a fine police officer. I have newspaper clippings from his death. My grandmother collapsed at the state funeral presided over by Governor Ritchie. It must have been a very sad time for all who remember it. With God's grace, I hope one day we can all be reunited.

March 29, 2006

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
December 7, 2005

Officer Burns,

You died a hero... You are not forgotten..

God Bless

Retired Detective
Baltimore County Police
January 7, 2004