Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May god be with your family, and friends during this time.

MPO M. D. Roe
DeKalb County Police, Ga

August 1, 2006

May god be with your family, and friends during this time.

MPO M. D. Roe
DeKalb County Police, Ga

August 1, 2006

REST IN PEACE ,MY BROTHER IN BLUE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TIME TO PATROL THE GATES OF HEAVEN,,,,,

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

August 1, 2006

Officer Birco, with the number of those listed as fallen, sometimes I tend to forget individuals, but oddly enough, in the area of Cambridge that the Harvard University Police patrol, Cambridge Street and Felton Street intersect. It’s not in my sector so I don’t drive down it that often, but often enough. I don’t think I’ll be there without thinking of you and your tragic death ever again.

I’m so grateful that those responsible for this were caught. May they reside in prison for a very long and uncomfortable time.

Thank you for your service to your country in the Marines and to the people of San Francisco.

God Bless and Rest in Peace.

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

August 1, 2006

Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police, PA

August 1, 2006

Officer Birco, Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Jeff Jensen, Colorado Springs Police Department
Brother of Det. Jared Jensen, CSPD EOW: 2-22-06

July 31, 2006

WORDS WILL NEVER EXPRESS THE GREAT LOSS WE FEEL WHEN ONE OF OUR BROTHERS IS TAKEN FROM US , BUT KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BECUASE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FOR YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO....SEMPER FI!!!!!!!!!!!

P.O. E PACHECO
CHIACGO POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT 13

July 31, 2006

May God welcome you with open arms and console your loved ones with a gentle hand. Semper Fidelis

Detective Adam Yates
Quincy Illinois PD

July 31, 2006

Hey Nick,
I went to your wake yesterday and was just in awe of how many people loved and admired you. I think that is what makes it so hard. No one has anything bad to say about you, everything is all good. You would be amazed at how your gym family has just come together. We still put out a step for you and we will never forget you. It is so hard because I find little to no comfort when people say it was your time to go and that you are in a better place because I want you here so badly. I had gym gossip to tell you..hee..hee. You would be so proud of all your friends and family. They are trying to do all they can to get through this difficult time. Love you! Bye Fly!

Claudia U.
friend

July 31, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and miss Officer Birco.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 31, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Office Birco. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Nick, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Nick's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Nick's life was about so much more than the way he died. Nick will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Birco, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 31, 2006

So sorry to hear about this loss! Your dedication to the people of San Francisco and California will greatly be missed. May God be with your family at this tragic time!

Officer. Falkowski
CHP

July 31, 2006

To the family, friends, and fellow officers...be strong for one another in the days to come. Although the pain will eventually ease, the memories will remain strong. Hold onto them for they are what keeps us doing what we do. Semper Fi
Officer
CHP/USMC

Officer
CHP - Merced Area

July 31, 2006

Rest easy Officer Birco your work is done here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Police Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Department

July 31, 2006

Officer Birco, you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Birco, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a muck larger family. To the men and women of the San Francisco Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Semper Fi Devil Dog...

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

July 31, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 31, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman

July 31, 2006

Officer Nick Birco was the most kindest, lovable person I knew. His smile lit up any room he entered and his personality was one to be envied. Our station-(Bayview Police Station, SFPD) will miss him dearly. I can't imagine going to work without seeing his big, beautiful smile and positive attitude. He definitely made a wonderful impression on all of us at Bayview Station.

San Francisco Police Department has lost a precioius gem. We will never forget how beautiful of a person Nick Birco was. Nick was such a kind soul and catered to everyone. Nick taught us to smile and even though we had to deal with so much negativity at times, working in what seemed like a war zone, he made the best of difficult times. I never heard Nick complain, and he was a positive role model for new officers at Bayview Station. Nick would give the shirt off of his back, if you were in need of one.
Nick, you were a special person, with such heart and soul. I love you and will miss you terribly. I know you will be watching over us. Someday, we will all meet again and I know you will throw us the biggest party when we do.I will never forget the delicious lumpia you made me! Heaven most definitely gained the sweetest angel!

Love you forever and you will be never forgotten,
-Christine Arndt #461
San Francisco Police

Officer Christine Arndt
San Francisco Police Department

July 31, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer Birco, You and your family, will be in my prayers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

GodSpeed Nick

Officer Eric Alexander
Everman Police Department, Texas

July 31, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GOOD COPS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. THEY ARE ALWAYS REMEMBERED.

DEPUTY R. ESCAMILLA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT./ INDUSTRY STA

July 31, 2006

what a Hero serve yoru country and come home and serve your home town...


RIP

July 30, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Birco; may he rest in peace. Thank you for your sevice and your protection.

D. A. Post
MD Div of Corr

July 30, 2006

Heaven awaits you my brother. We will continue to pursue the wicked. You've done your time in hell. Now rejoice in Heaven. Until we meet at the gates......

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

July 30, 2006

To Nick,

Although we have not seen each other for many years, I still remember playing with you at the Golden Gate park when we first came to America.
Although you are gone, I feel proud to say that I had a cousin who made a difference. Nick, may you rest in peace. You are well admired for being a hero and for simply being you.
With thoughts and prayers for the the Birco Family. I pray for your strength, for your grief and for God to be with you during this difficult time.

Your cousin,
Nelissa

Nelissa Abordo Tano
Cousin from Chicago

July 30, 2006

To learn of another death in San Francisco among my brothers and sisters is beyond comprehension. My tears fall again. A familiar sadness, ache in my heart once again. The pain your family feels will not be uncommon to me, for I know what your family is going through. My prayers are that you are now with Isaac, to keep him company and trade stories, which every officer has. I pray for your family to have strength.

My family will be there for your family for we now share a bond, the bond of losing a Police Officer.

Sergeant MaryAnn Poni
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
Auntie of Officer Isaac Espinoza, EOW: 04/10/04

July 30, 2006