Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

May 8, 2006

Officer Buro,
Although we never met, no words can express the gratitude and pride I feel to be fortunate enough to say I shared the same uniform as a Man like you. What an impressive turnout of support and brotherhood today at the memoral service here in Chesterfield County. From your brothers in "Green", all the local, State, and Federal agencies represented,your bretheren from Florida, the USMC, and the strong and proud ranks of the NYPD.

GODSPEED brother,and may God bless your family and
Officer Joe Diman.

Master Detective
Chesterfield PD

May 8, 2006

I know I speak for all my brothers and sisters here in Henrico when I say it hit close to home when we heard of the tragedy. Today you were laid to rest and given your permanent assignment...a beat on Heaven's streets. You are a true hero Officer Buro. May God bring peace and comfort to your family and our neighbor, Chesterfield County PD.

Officer
Henrico County Police.

Henrico PD Officer

May 8, 2006

Officer Buro-

I wanted very much to make it to your memorial today, but "duty" otherwise called. I know this reflection isn't much, but it's all I can do right now. I thank you for your service during our country's darkest hour. That alone makes you a hero, but to then give up your wife and now pay the ultimate price in service to your community is beyond heroic. It shouldn't have happened, but sometimes, God calls us to be with those we love the most and have lost.

I pray that you are with your wife in heaven and enjoying the rest of your existence with her. I pray that "our Heavenly Father may leave your family with only the cherished memories of the loved and lost." I pray that your sacrifice not be in vain and that any lessons learned can help save the lives of future officers and maybe even help your administration spend money to make sure those officers ARE safe. And I pray that your partner recovers fully and completely from his injury and is able to carry on in your memory.

Thank you for giving of yourself. I only wish the price weren't so high.

Rest in Peace, brother.

Deputy Patrick Siewert
Louisa County (VA) Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2006

To the family, friends and CCPD,
Having just spoke to two evening shift officers at Ettrick Park only hours before the incident it saddened my heart to hear the news the next morning. I heard the distint sound of sirens and Med-flight passing over my home but had no idea of the tragedy at the time. When working with the squad you come in contact with so many wonderful officers and you get to know them in a very special way. I had a chance to meet Officer Buro in our subdivision and his smile will always be a sweet memory.
We can't say why it happened, only that our Father in Heaven has an appointed time for each of us and we know not the day or the hour.
It is also very hard to comperhend when you know both of the deceased. Mr. Anderson along with his younger sibilings rode my school bus daily, and he also rode on my football bus. I can only ask God for understanding at this but it's not our call but Our Heavenly Father to judge. He takes care of his own.
Rest in peace officer Buro and may Gods richest blessings of peace and safety be on his family and the Officers of CCPD. You do your job well!

Elder Sandra Tucker
Retired EMT/Ettrick-Matoaca Rescue Squad

May 8, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the family and friends of this fallen police officer. Thank you for giving your life to help save someone else.

May 8, 2006

To Officer Buro's family and police comrades,
I am saddened once more that a law enforcement officer has been slain. Working with the Henrico County Police Dept. as a volunteer has made me feel as though all law enforcement personnel are a part of a family that works together as a body to protect all citizens. When a member of this family is senselessly taken "from the ranks", all who are a part of law enforcement, either as an officer or as a volunteer, feel a loss that is immeasurable. May each of the family of Officer Buro, as well as, his "police family" know the Peace of the Resurrection.

Judy Schwerdtfeger
President, Henrico Co. S.A.L.T./TRIAD Council

May 8, 2006

Well done thy good and faithful servant.

Chesterfield citizen

May 8, 2006

the buro family sorry to hear of your loss may you rest in peace brother god speed

danny hixenbaugh (ret isp )
ret indiana state trooper

May 8, 2006

Gary,

We have never met, but we are family under the police badge. You died in honor and we will not let you go unforgotten. Your loss is felt by all that you have served with and also by those who have not. You are now with love ones that you have longed to see, Rest In Peace my brother.

Ofc. Sara & Aaron Trombley U551 & U332
Chesterfield County Police Dept.

May 8, 2006

To The Family of Officer Buro, Friends and Chesterfield County Police Department, We never met Officer Buro but have several friends on the force..We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you!

The Adams' Family
Moseley, VA

May 8, 2006

I can only imagine what your family is going through at this time. We have a son who is an officer with Chesterfield and we pray everyday that he is protected from harm. When tragedy comes, we can find comfort in knowing that death comes to them doing what they love, doing what is right and that they make a difference. There is a special place in Heaven for police officers and fire fighters. May the Lord bless your family with peace, understanding and comfort.

May 8, 2006

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR US AS A POLICE OFFICER. YOU DID YOUR JOB BY PROTECTING AND SERVING THE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WANTED TO DO. NOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING..

GOD BLESS ALWAYS

JAMES KEYES

May 8, 2006

I have work with Gary on many time and, also spent so off time with him and talk about things.Hi was a great person and a very good fried. I don't have too many people i would call a best fried but he is one. He will be deeply missed by many. Gary we miss you brother, and love you. Mark

Director Mark Wills
Virginia Disaster & Emergercy Services

May 8, 2006

i am a member of the ettrick community who knows there is one less officer out there to help me. you will be missed greatly, because i know we needed you

just a citizen

May 8, 2006

To the family of Mr. Buro, my deepest sympathy. Psalm 121 is the scripture I would ask you to read, to know you are not alone, and we have a loving comforter who cares and knows what you are going through. May God Bless you all.

ms. shaye lewis
citizen

May 8, 2006

ETERNAL LIGHT
Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight... Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect... more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright. Our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light.

In Valor There is Hope...

Rest in Peace Fallen Brother...May God Keep Your Loved Ones.

We will honor your memory with our continued service in the profession you chose. Keep watch over us in your new assignment in Heaven.

Fellow Officer B-South
Chesterfield Police Department

May 8, 2006

OUR CONDOLENCES ARE SENT TO THE FAMILY AND THE CHESTERFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR A LOSS TO ALL US.
JOHN GARRETT
FARMVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER JOHN GARRETT
FARMVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 8, 2006

i just want to say i feel the hardache his family is going through .i have a sister and brother in the chesterfield police dept. and everyday i worry about them .they new officer buro .god bless him and his family

friend

May 8, 2006

To the family of Officer Gary Buro,
No amount of words from any of us can ever ease your grief and suffering at the lost of your son and bother. But remain strong in your faith and know god as a plan for us all. Take comforted in knowing you will see Gary again as we walk the streets of heaven. I pray that our Heavenly Father has assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leaves you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. I pray god will blessed all of you. Take pride in knowing Gary’s life and death has made a different in so many lives. So it’s with a heavy heart we send our deepest sympathy to your family the Chesterfield Police Department, New York City Police Department and Lantana, Florida, Police Department. So Gary J Buro unit # 124 rest in peace sir and know you will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff's Department

May 8, 2006

To the family of Officer Buro:
Though Gary's death has been a horrible tragedy for you and the department, I hope you can find some comfort in the fact that he touched so many lives and helped so many people in his short time here. I consider Officer Buro to be a hero not because of the way he died, but because of the heroic way he lived his life. I regret that I only knew Gary a very short time, but I value that I had the opportunity to meet him at all. I will pray for your family during this difficult time. I have no doubt that Gary is being well taken care of by all the men in uniform that preceded him to heaven.

Joanna Hartsook
Chesterfield County Police Recruit

May 8, 2006

Like many of the persons in these reflections, I too did not get a chance to know you. From what I gather, the day that we would have met, you would have left me with an outstanding first impression. I am deeply saddend by you passing. You are my bother and I will miss the day that we would have met. I deeply appreciate what you have done throughout your life, Marine Corps and the different agencies. Doing the law enforcement job as long as you have shows me that you have a love for the job and the people. It takes a special person to do that for as long as you have. Although you are gone from us now, I know that you will look down on all who work the Law enforcement profession and guide us as you did when you were here. And for that I know that I am safer. Thank you for what you have given. And remember: "God only takes the good ones"
Rest in Peace my brother in "Green"

Senior Officer J. W. Barthlow, Unit 376
Chesterfield County Police Department

May 8, 2006

Thank you for your sacrifice. May the Lord Jesus Christ hold your family during this time of mourning.

Probation Officer II Ricky Herrera
Georgia Department of Corrections- State Felony Probation

May 8, 2006

Officer Buro,

Thank you for answering the call and routinely facing danger, while the rest of us (citizens) stand back in the safety of our homes and watch. I would also like to thank you for the time (majority of your life) you have dedicated to the service of our country - both as a Marine and a Police Officer in multiple jurisdictions. The sacrifice that you and your family (including co-workers and friends) have had to make will not be forgotten.

May God bless and keep your Survivors.

J. Martin, Neighborhood Watch Council
Chesterfield County Police Volunteer

May 8, 2006

Gary,
I had looked forward to the days that we could have built our friendship over time but am thankful for the time I was able to spend with you and get to know you. I know Nate, Tony, Ed and Dennis also felt the same as me and enjoyed the time we had in the acadamy together. You were a special person who made all of us proud to be associated with you. It was an honor for all of us to get up and speak or you today at your memorial and we stood there with very heavy hearts. We will continue to pray for you and your family and you will never be forgotten. The fact that you touched so many of us in such a short time is a testament to the type of person you were. May God bless you.... I know you are at peace now and in a better place.......

Rick Mormando, Career Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

May 8, 2006