Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless the Family and friends of this Hero and welcome him to his new beat.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

March 27, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Sergeant Burke -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Sergeant Burke -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

March 27, 2006

I did not know you, but I thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! Not too worry, my dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will continue your watch.

LaWanda Ross
Citizen

March 27, 2006

Brother G-Rod you will be truly missed we had worked together for a long time. You were a throw back Policeman always working to the bell rang. 10-7 my friend, thank you for being a true Policeman to the end.

Officer Medgar Webster Sr
MPDC

March 27, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Burke Jr.. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

March 27, 2006

No greater sacrifice can be made then to give your life in the service of others. may you always know that you will never be forgotten.

Police officer Wife (mpdc)

March 27, 2006

Sergeant Burke you are a hero. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 27, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Gerard Burke, Jr., and the Metropolitan P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Burke, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 27, 2006

God Bless you Sgt Burke. Thank you for your service. You are in my prayers.

Catherine, Wife of a Maryland LEO

March 27, 2006

As quick as your watch ended your new one begins,,, watch over us and guide us to the end of our daily shifts,,, Rest my brother

Lt. Chuck Evans
Lawrenceburg PD (Ind)

March 27, 2006

Thank you for your service, we'll take it from here SIR.

Deputy Ricky Morales
Jackson Co. Sheriff, AR

March 27, 2006

Rest in peace bro. We got it from here.

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco, TX PD

March 26, 2006

Dearest Sgt.Burke: How inadequate "thank you" seems in the aftermath of your death. Officers never hear those words often enough. I hope every one who reads these reflections will take those words to heart. I am sorry for the loss of this fine sergeant and I pray his fiance, family and co-workers find comfort knowing that so many care about his devotion to duty and his tragic loss.

You DCMPD Officers: Keep your heads high and know that by remembering Sgt. Burke and keeping him in your hearts, he is only a breath away. What a special man he was...to have worried about crime in his community while he was off duty!!! Remember him so his death is not in vain!!

And know there are those of us who appreciate your doing such a thankless job. Thanks for keeping us safe when we have been in DC.

Bless you all and hugs and love to ease your grief,

Your new Aunt in California,

Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines
civilian

March 26, 2006

Dearest Sgt.Burke: How inadequate "thank you" seems in the aftermath of your death. Officers never hear those words often enough. I hope every one who reads these reflections will take those words to heart. I am sorry for the loss of this fine sergeant and I pray his fiance, family and co-workers find comfort knowing that so many care about his devotion to duty and his tragic loss.

You DCMPD Officers: Keep your heads high and know that by remembering Sgt. Burke and keeping him in your hearts, he is only a breath away. What a special man he was...to have worried about crime in his community while he was off duty!!! Remember him so his death is not in vain!!

And know there are those of us who appreciate your doing such a thankless job. Thanks for keeping us safe when we have been in DC.

Bless you all and hugs and love to ease your grief,

Your new Aunt in California,

Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines
civilian

March 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Gerard Burke Jr.

Rest in Peace

Deputy Sheriff's PBA
Madison County Sheriff's Office (NY)

March 26, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

March 26, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

March 26, 2006

my thoughts go to you and your family,my deepest respect and thanks for keeping the world safer! from belgium-europe

wygers francky

March 26, 2006

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Burke.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

March 26, 2006

Sergeant Burke,

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Your intuitions were exact, and for that I commend you. You are 10-7 for the remainder, but you left in a fire of glory. Your life is a legacy.....and your time with the MPD is well appreciated. I thank you for being a brother in blue, I am honored to share a brotherhood with you. Please keep watch over us. Gods Speed

Police Officer
Annapolis Police Department, Maryland

March 26, 2006

Sergeant Burke, thank you for your sevice and commitment to the community. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of God. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. I am very sorry that they must walk this painful journey.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

March 26, 2006

My deepest sympathy to your beautiful family. My heart goes out to them. You will not be forgotten Sergeant Burke. Heros never die.

Michele Geer
sister of Officer Thomas Morash E/O/W 10-17-03

March 26, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Sergeant Burke.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

March 26, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

March 26, 2006

Rest in peace brother you will truly be missed. Thank you for your dedication and service Sergeant Gerard W. Parker you are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your family and department. (RIP)

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

March 26, 2006