Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Hon...it's been a while. Life has thrown a lot at me while you have been resting. I think you would be proud of how I have handled it all though. I remind myself every day how lucky I am to have been loved by you, and I use that memory as my strength. I know that you would approve of the man in my life now....he loves me the way you did, and respects your memory with me. It's hard to imagine what you would be like now (53! Yikes!) but I'm sure you would still be as handsome as ever. Love you and miss you eternally ❤️

Kristin (Burt) Lindvig
Wife/Widow of Don J. Burt

March 16, 2024

Just a citizen driving thru and saw road sign, so I looked up his name. Truly a tragedy. He would have been 51 now?

Harold Epps

November 13, 2022

Hard to believe it has been 25 years. Rest in peace...

Reserve police officer Michael Lyman
Fullerton PD

July 13, 2021

Semper Fi Officer Burt. May God bless you and your family and thank you for being a dedicated Highway Patrol officer. 24 years ago you gave your life for all of us. Your bravery and your service will stay among all of us forever. May you Rest In Peace and May we never forget you and your love for our beloved Blue and Gold.

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol, South LA.

July 14, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered. Rest in peace always.

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

July 13, 2020

I saw your name post up on social media today. Your son is full grown! I thought I'd put you on my heroes wall. I remember when this call went out. I dropped a Bible off with some of my favorite verses written in it (Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God). I'm glad your family got it. Rest in peace brother!

Desiree Ivey
Retired 2002- Brea PD
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matt. 5:9

July 16, 2019

You were my friend, always on my mind. RIP, Donnie, you are never forgotten! ❤️

Dispatcher Terri Lynn Long
CHP

July 13, 2019

Rest in peace our hero

kourosh security officer

July 13, 2019

Rest in peace our hero

kourosh security officer

July 13, 2019

Pain never goes away . RIP

Judge / Magistrate i Sheridan Lynn (form
Aiken County, S.C.

July 13, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for you sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 13, 2018

God bless to the Burt family from the Jaynes family.

J.JAYNES
ARIZONA STATE TROOPERS

April 12, 2017

To everyone who leaves reflections: I cannot tell you how much it means to me to have this page to visit every now and then. Thank you for all the wonderful words of encouragement and remembrance. I read them all and cherish them every day. We're almost at the 21 year mark (that's just crazy), and each new remembrance still means so much. Thank you again to everyone!

Kristin Burt Cooper
Widow, Officer Don J. Burt

March 2, 2017

I happened to see the memorial plaque in your honor when I was taking classes at Cal State Fullerton. This was in 1999 so some years after you were so tragically and horrifically taken from your family and friends, just while doing your job. I remember being very shaken, just knowing what had taken place at that very spot. I went inside to talk to the cashier at Coco's and talked to her for a few minutes. She didn't know much, but we talked about it for a few minutes. I was so very saddened for you and your family, and keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Kinney
Lake Forest resident

June 13, 2016

I still drive by the location now and then and always remember officer Burt. I wish there was something more permenant there so that when people walk by they would know that a good man stood up to evil that day and set into motion a chain of events that led to the apprehention of this thug.

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December 3, 2015

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

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Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, thank-you for your service. Rest in peace brother.

Security Officer Cole

July 13, 2015

God bless you sir.

Officer Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

June 10, 2015

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away.

Wife Kristin Burt Cooper

January 28, 2015

Being a resident of Orange County, CA and a fellow law enforcement brother you will not be forgotten. Seeing your son, whom you never got the chance to meet, graduate from high school is an impressive accomplishment. May you never be forgotten.

God Bless,

Kevin
Riverside Sheriffs Department

June 19, 2014

MY WIFE AND I, residents of Huntington Beach CA remember the night when we were watching the news and this report appeared,Now while reading the OC Register today it shows Officer Burt's son graduating from high school, How wonderful for him and how wonderful for Police Officers to be there for him. Joseph & Paula DiThomas. ALWAYS "CELEBRATE LIFE & CHERISH EVERY DAY"

resident of Orange County
resident of Orange County

June 19, 2014

I drove past the gas station just a few minutes after you were taken from us. I had no idea anyhing was going on until after I saw police cars from every agency in the area (Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Anaheim, La Habra Cal State Fullerton PD and CHP) rolling past me Code-3. I saw two helicopters overhead. I made a u-turn and discovered what had happened. I will never forget that night and what you did for the citizens of our community. Your son, not ever meeting you will however always know that you were a hero. You will always be remembered and you will reunite wih your family in Heaven one day. You are remembered and missed. We will meet some time again. God bless you.

T.A. Deputy Sheriff
L.A. Sheriff

August 10, 2013

You will never be forgotton, and your name carries on to those who were not yet here.

The Fullerton Police Deparment

July 17, 2013

You are remembered today. I met your father this past summer as we fought with other police survivors to preserve the death penalty in California. I know that your mother has now joined you. i pray for solace for all those that love and miss you for I know both the pain and are forever. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

January 7, 2013

Don,

My brother Greg was haunted by your death for the rest of his life. I know he was one of your FTOs and you also became good friends. Greg told me how he was the first officer on scene and with you during your last moments. On a ride along he even took me to the scene and showed me your plaque.
He took his life ten years after you lost yours and I hope that you two are together. Perhaps you got to FTO him in heaven. He would have liked that.

SGT Richard Dixon
Tucson Police Department, AZ

September 23, 2012