Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Gary Jonathan Buro

Chesterfield County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, May 4, 2006

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Reflections for Police Officer Gary Jonathan Buro

Thinking about you today my friend. You are missed and never forgotten.

D.S. Proffitt Jr.
Former Chesterfield PD

October 27, 2023

Haven’t forgot the night of this tragic event. I only spoke with you a few times, but your demeanor was excellent! I could tell you were an upstanding man that wanted to serve our community. We honor you today.

Corporal Elliott Anderson
Chesterfield Police Officer

May 4, 2023

I had the pleasure of learning about Officer Buro in a class taught by his partner. Thank you for your service to our county, you will never be forgotten.

Recruit D. Barrett
Chesterfield county sheriffs office

April 1, 2023

Today I had the honor of learning about Officer Buro and his sacrifice in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. A true hero!

Sarah L
MoCo Victim Witness

June 29, 2022

Officer Buro, thank you for your service to our county. You and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Chesterfield County Police Recruit
Chesterfield County Police Department

May 23, 2022

Officer Gary Buro will always be remembered as a hero. His legacy will continue to live on in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield Police Recruit
Chesterfield Police Department

May 23, 2022

Ofc. Gary Buro will always be remembered for his bravery and service to Chesterfield County.

Ewan Kenny
Chesterfield County PD

May 23, 2022

I was given the opportunity to hear and learn about the tragic incident that happened to Officer Buro. Although I never knew him personally, he is remembered by many in the department as a well respected officer and a overall great human being. Officer Buro, I thank you for your sacrifice for your country.

Police Recruit
Chesterfield County Police Department

May 22, 2022

I had the opportunity to hear about Officer Buro from Joe. It’s terrible that such a great person and officer was lost this way. I want to thank him for his service and his willingness to help others. Thank you Officer Buro, we will never forget your name or story.

Brayden Mooney
Chesterfield Police Recruit

May 22, 2022

Yesterday I had the pleasure of learning about Officer Buro from Joe. It’s heartbreaking that our county lost such a wonderful man. I wanted to thank you, Officer Buro, for you sacrifice to our county, and our country. Officer Buro will never be forgotten.

Chesterfield Police Recruit

May 29, 2021

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. The community of Chesterfield, your family , friends, co-workers and other brothers and sisters in blue honor your memory! You are not forgotten!

Lt Michelle Rhone
Hampton Police Division

September 17, 2020

Thank you for service and sacrifice, my brother in blue. You are not forgotten!

Det. Saul
Roanoke County Police Dept.

September 14, 2020

While attending the 2020 Impact of Trauma on Law Enforcement Conference, Joseph Diman spoke about what happened to Gary on that horrific day. I may not have know Gary personally, but after hearing Joe speak about him, I could tell he was an amazing person. May God bless you and may Gary rest in peace.

Robert Marcoux

September 10, 2020

While attending the 2020 Impact of Trauma on Law Enforcement Conference, Joe Diman spoke and shared with us what happened to Gary on that horrific day. I am very sorry for your loss. Even though I didn't personally know Gary, I could tell from listening to Joe, just how special he was. May God bless you and may Gary rest in peace.

P.O. Robert C. Marcoux
United States Park Police

September 10, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will always be remembered

Cpl Brian South
Winchester Police Department

September 10, 2020

Ofc Gary J Buro.... Rest In Peace brother. You continue to change lives for the better. Until Valhalla.

Ofc S Powers
CMPD

September 10, 2020

Thank you for your service. I just listened to your partner tell your story.

Lieutenant Jamey Bowdel
Roanoke Police Department

September 10, 2020

Thank you for your service

Mark Mottola

May 4, 2020

Gary,
Don't forget to sign the training log in heaven! Miss you bud!
God Bless- Rest in Peace!

Sergeant Eric Cuevas
Midtown South Precinct NYPD

May 4, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Buro.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2020

I learned of Officer Buro’s sacrifice in a class taught by his partner while I was in the academy. I thank Officer Buro for his service, and I know that his service nor his sacrifice will ever be forgotten. I pray for the family left behind that will struggle with his absence every day.

Deputy T. Gibson
Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office

June 23, 2019

Always in our thoughts

Det
Nypd mts 4x12

May 4, 2019

I am honored to be riding in the 2019 Police Unity Tour for and in the memory of Officer Buro. Officer Buro's sister resides in the town I work in, which makes the cause and ride personal to me.

May God Bless the Officer Buro and his entire family.

Patrolman Louis Pirrello, Jr.
Harding Township Police Department

December 12, 2018

Gary was such a wonderful, warm person. I was brand spanking new out of the academy when i met Gary at MTS. I was not there very long before he retired from the NYPD and then this had happened. What a tragedy!

Detective Wendy Enos
NYPD CSU (formerly MTS)

June 2, 2018

You’re unforgettable brother

Police Officer Martin Reyes
NYPD SQUAD C2 ( Gary’s squad)

May 5, 2018

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