Police Officer Burke Jevon Rhoads

I miss you brother, I am honored to have you as a friend, to have worked with you, to had you as a recruit for a few days, and as a neighbor. I will never forget you. I am honored that I was able to been there with you, holding your hand, praying for you, and rushing you to the hospital. That was the worst day of my life and I have had my share of the worst days anyone could have.

We shared many shifts together, lost of slow nights talking about everything. You were there for me. I remember when we collared that pedofile rapist on Cypress that was one of Kentucky's most wanted at the time. No one knew we were there, no one even knew who he was. I remember when you were a recruit and were with me coming back from Central Hospital with that prisoner and we had to stop in the middle of rush hour traffic on Nicholasville Road, pulled him out of the car and place leg restraints on him. I remember our long talks about religion, politics, current events, and one of your favorite topics: The JFK assassination.

Brother I have to tell ya, this this time of the year, the anniversary of your accident is very difficult for me. I still weep thinking about you and that day. I know I will see you again someday. I shared these memories, our memories on this page so others may know just a tiny bit more about you.

Melissa, Jacquelyn, Bryan and Kevin Rhoads I am sorry for your loss. Your Husband and father was very dear to me.

Former NPD Patrolman
Nicholasville Police Department, Kentucky

March 10, 2019