Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Dad,
It hasn’t been easy growing up without you, but I’d like to think that you’d be proud of the woman I’ve become. I have never and will never stop missing you. I know that you would be here if you could have been. A lot has happened in the eighteen years that you’ve been gone. I’ve grown up and I just wish that you had been able to see it. I hope that you’re proud of me, of the things that I have done and accomplished. I wore your cap and gown to my graduation. I wanted you to be there. You might not have been allowed the opportunity to physically be in my life, but you were there in every choice that I made. I go to Clemson now, and I know that you would have loved that. I’ve decided to be a teacher. I’ve also been giving back to the organization that gave so much to me. COPS helped me navigate how to live my life without you in it. And while I wish that there was no need for such an organization to exist, there always will be and I want to be there for those other little girls and boys. I still talk to you when I’ve had a rough day. It helps me feel closer to you. A lot of big events are going to be coming up in my life in the next few years. And I know that you’ll be there with me.

Until we meet again,

Karlee Burdette
Daughter of Alex Burdette

November 30, 2023

Happy Birthday!
We love and miss you very much.

Nicole, Kaylee, & Karlee

Nicole
Wife

May 14, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

March 12, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 3, 2017

Happy Birthday, we will always miss you.

Nicole

May 15, 2016

Its getting close to the time of year again! Nicole is hard at it getting the blood drive ready in honor of you. I had another child and as I told you he would be named Alex because of my other sons imaginary friend. Now with the loss of you its that much more special to us. The girls are turning into young ladies! I know you are so proud of them and Nicole. Just know we all still love and miss you dearly! Until we see you again friend!

Tina F Drawdy
Former ACSO

February 23, 2016

The State named a section of Highway 81 for you this week. A good turnout for the dedication. Everyone who travels that highway sees the signs.
Again thank you for your service and saving my life.

civilian: Beau Langer
kidney recipient

September 30, 2015

Thinking of you. Continue to watch over us all Alex. Love and miss your sweet face.

Beck

May 21, 2014

Master Deputy Burdette,
As another summer draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the time I spent with your wife and girls at camp. I was lucky enough to be the mentor in your older daughter's cabin again this year. What a wonderful, kind and beautiful young women she is. Your daughters did not fail to bring a smile to my face a single day that we were there. Their love for you, their mom and each other is evident. May you continue to watch over them and help guide them through their loss. God Bless

Sgt Kelly Donahue
Madison PD

September 23, 2012

Happy Birthday Alex. Still miss you everyday! Its so amazing the precious angels you have here on earth keeping your memory alive. Your wife Nicole , Kaylee and Karlee. They are so sweet. please continue to watch over them as well as your brothers and sisters in blue.

Sgt. Tina F. Drawdy
Anderson County Sheriffs Office

May 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th 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. Thanks also for giving the gift of life to others through your organ donation.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know their pride and pain are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

March 12, 2012

Master Deputy Burdette,

I had the honor of spending this past week with your family at COPS Kids Camp. Nicole and the girls are amazing and continue to honor your memory. The girls are confident, friendly and kind and look like their Daddy. The hit of the week for many of the mentors is hearing the girls talk with their sweet southern accent. I know they will continue to honor you, and are so proud of you and your service and sacrifice to the community you served.

May God comfort you and keep you close while you watch over your family and those that continue to serve. God Bless.

Kelly Donahue

Sgt Kelly Donahue
COPS Kids Camp Mentor

July 31, 2011

We sure do miss you lil brother.. You can not imagine how we all still think about you. You continue to influence our lives and our decisions. You and many others remind us daily of why we are here and why we want to be the best we can be.

Please continue to watch over us all, your memory lives strong.

Becky Carter
Oconee County Sheriffs Office - Communications

May 23, 2011

Another year passes without you, another year of the girls missing you. We all miss you. Your are forever in our hearts.

Nicole Burdette
wife

March 12, 2011

another brother has passed away. Officer Sergio Antillon was struck by a drunk driver while he was helping a motorist after he finished his shift and was on his way home. Welcome him to heaven and give Chief and Luke a scratch for me. See you all one day.

Sgt Don Hodges
Anderson PD

November 11, 2010

I visit the odmp website often and read about the heroes who gave up their lives to protect ours. My husband is a former Deputy Sheriff of Anderson County, SC and he often talks about how much he enjoyed serving the people of South Carolina. Rest in peace Master Deputy Burdette and may God keep your family, friends and co-workers in his loving Hands.

Lisa
Citizen of State of Delaware

October 23, 2010

Alex, not a day goes by when I don't think of you and how you saved and gave me a healthy life. Yes, part of you still lives on in me after these five years since your EOW. My love as always to your Nicole, Kaylee, and Karlee. Thank you for your giving and your service my hero.

Beau Langer
kidney recipient, ex-Air Force police

June 29, 2010

Happy Birthday, we love and miss you very much. Took the girls by the cemetery today, it was so sweet when we left.... Karlee kept saying " Happy Birthday Daddy.. I miss you"

Nicole Burdette
Wife

May 14, 2010

Keep an eye for Luke. I buried my friend on Thursday. Scratch him for me and give Chief one too. Till we all meet again

Sgt Don Hodges
Anderson SC PD

May 1, 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 12, 2010

Tell our little girl Happy Birthday. We love and miss you both.

Nicole, Kaylee, & Karlee

November 24, 2009

Thinking of you today! Missing you!

Tina/Reserve Deputy/Dispatcher
ACSO, Anderson, SC

October 18, 2009

Well brother another name has been added to the wall. Please welcome Trooper Nash to heaven. Also welcome MIke Kay another brother in blue who recently passed away from cancer he was a long time friend of mine. Scratch Chief for me. Later brother

Sgt. Don Hodges
Anderson Police Dept

September 23, 2009

N, K, K - Sorry for your loss. Best of luck and happiness in the future. Welcome to the neighborhood.

JHH
Neighbor

May 15, 2009

Tonight we pay tribute to you and the others who have paid the ultimate price. Still have your number in my cellphone. Scratch Chief for me. Till that wonderful day when we no longer have to work the mean streets and we see each other again.

Sgt. Don Hodges
Anderson PD

May 15, 2009