Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 5, 2006

Ye thou you walked through the valley in the shadow of death you feared no evil... REST IN PEACE BROTHER. You will be missed but not forgotten.

T Bunker
Chesterfield County PD

May 5, 2006

Good job in performing your duties. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Deputy David Bradford
Wake County Sheriff

May 5, 2006

Thank you for your service to our country. I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers.

Vida Puryear
Henrico Co.

May 5, 2006

I'm sorry to hear about your tragic murder. I appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to our country and to the cities and towns in which you served. Rest in Peace Officer Buro. You will not be forgotten.

PFC Charles Smith
988th Military Police Company

May 5, 2006

To the Buro family and Chesterfield Police Department stay strong during this time of difficulty and God will take care of you. We the people know how hard it is to lose someone that was created by God to reduce crime and protect citizens. Never forget this that Earth has no sorrow for heaven to cannot heal.

Dinwiddie Co. Sheriff's Department

May 5, 2006

Rest in Peace and Godspeed, W'ell take it from here.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police-Taconic Region

May 5, 2006

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Buro’s family and brothers and sisters at the CPD. As a former resident of Chesterfield County and former volunteer fire-fighter at Station 5, I know what an outstanding group of men and women serve there.
Never forget the fallen, never.
God Speed Officer Buro.

Matt Collins Law Enforcement Ranger
National Park Service, Lowell Massachusetts

May 5, 2006

Officer Buro will be remembered as a hero in his service to all the citizens of Chesterfield. I was so touched by his story I felt it necessary to express my gratitude as a citizen for his dedication and service to all of us. God love him and keep him.

Patrick Stewart
Citizen

May 5, 2006

Rest easy Officer Buro, you've done your time in hell and served well. Watch over the thin blue line from above. God bless.

Sgt
Corning PD, NY

May 5, 2006

Thank you for your service to your community and country. Rest in peace brother we will take the watch from here.

Detective
Charlottesville Police

May 5, 2006

Condolences to Officer Buro's family, friends and co-workers. May God comfort you all. Rest in peace, Officer Buro. You won't be forgotten.

May 5, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!

Chief C. Pusey
Oblong Police

May 5, 2006

Through a good friend with your department i learned that you were a survivor of the world trade center attacks in 2001. Now you have given the ultimate price to protect the lives of others. We have the watch now, rest in peace my brother.

DEPUTY
HENRICO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

May 5, 2006

My heart sank upon hearing the news. Having never met you, but reading what has been written by those who had, it is apparent that you served your country, the police departments and citizens you worked for honorably. Job well done. Rest in peace and my sincerest condolences to your family and law enforcement brethren.

Shine on for us all.

Jennifer Bryant, Bristol RI
Former Chesterfield PD CPTED Planner/former Goochland Co. LEO

May 5, 2006

RIP, Brother and thank you for your service. May God Bless your family and Co.Works at this time, and watch over them from above.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.

May 5, 2006

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Buro. Thank you for your service, RIP.

MJW #643

May 5, 2006

My heart breaks for our Officers, their families and our community. The news broke over the radio as I woke yesterday morning and all I could do was pray. Pray for those who lay themselves out for us everyday. No greater love is that than one who lays his life down for his brother.
To all of our Cops out there: thank you for what you do, we love and honor you.
Midlothian Virginia

Donna Fuhs
n/a

May 5, 2006

To the family of Officer Buro,
My heart goes out to you. We lost my Brother-in-law in 2004. It is a life changing event. Please know there are other families out here that can give you the support you need to begin healing.

Deborah
sister-in-law to Cpl. Christiopher M. Shea, DE State Police EOW 7-18-0

May 5, 2006

Another one and so soon. I know that you were not alone and although he didn't know you, I'm sure that Ryan was there to give you a hand up into the next life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you, your family and the Chesterfield PD.

Michele Luthringer
Cousin of Ryan Cappelletty, Chesterfield PD EOW 5/28/03

May 5, 2006

May your family rest easy knowing that you are are with our Father and walking beside your wife again. God has a plan for us all.

Kimberly
State Farm

May 5, 2006

A sad loss to the family and co-workers of Officer Buro and to the extended family to which we all belong.

In reading the reflections I noticed that Officer Buro's wife recently passed away. I know she has welcomed Gary with open arms and they are together again, watching over all those they have left behind.

God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 5, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Retired Deputy W. A. Beasley
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office Virginia

May 5, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen officer. God bless this dedicated hero and his family during this tragic time.

Andrew/ Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police

May 5, 2006

I deeply regret that officer Gary J. Buro had to pay the ultimate price in an attempt to bring peace and safety to a community. He is a fallen hero and represents all law enforcement officers who might face such a situation at any time, anywhere. To the family, I extend my condolences for the loss of this man who appeared to be so friendly and cheerful.

Gloria Gerritz
citizen

May 5, 2006