Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last

Sgt. R. Grimm

July 28, 2006

May you rest in peace my Brother and know that your watch is taken. May the good lord bless and be with your family and your Brothers and Sisters in Blue always. A man who has served this country in more ways than one, see you on the other side my brother. Semper Fidelis Marine!!!

Corporal Jonathan Mallard
Former Ocoee Florida Officer now Active USMC Infantry

July 28, 2006

Semper Fi Amigo.. Rest in Peace

July 28, 2006

May the Lord watch over your family and friends during this difficult time. May you rest in peace, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 28, 2006

It is so sad to see another police officer taken from us so early in his years. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding his leaving us there are no easy words to leave his family, or friends, except he will always be remembered as a hero.
"DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
I believe in God and believe I will see you again.
We will keep PO Birco in our thoughts and prayers and his family and friends also.
Thank you all who wear the badge of law enforcement whether it be male or female, you put your lives on the line every day 24/7
God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
the Chauffeur Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

July 28, 2006

Our prayer go out to the family of Brother Officer Birco and the SFPD during this difficult time. We lost a brother officr this past month in Texas and know what your family and Department are going through. May God bless you all.

Detective Rutilo Quezada
Smith County Sheriff's Office, Tyler, TX

July 28, 2006

To the parents and loved ones of Officer Nick Birco and to his fellow officers with the San Francisco Police Department.

On behalf of our family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Nick was killed in the line of duty. May you be comforted by the warm embrace and support of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. There are many who have have shared the same anquish and they will be there to support you on the difficult journey ahead.

Heaven now has another hero, but I am so saddened that it is your beloved Nick. His valor and courage will be forever remembered. I also salute his commitment and patriotism to our country through his Marine service.
Semper Fi.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Nick gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 26, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of Pittsburg Police Department, eow 4/24/05

July 28, 2006

Officer Birco,

Sir, thank you for your service in the military and to the City of San Francisco. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Los Banos, Ca. PD

July 28, 2006

May the grace of God bring peace to the family of the fallen hero in their time of pain. may He watch over them and give them comfort. Rest well my brother. We'll take it from here.

Trooper
Va State Police

July 28, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 28, 2006

Officer Birco another hero who served his nation proudly dies at the hands of scum we allow to remain on the streets. Your service to this great nation will not be forgotten. Semper Fi Marine

Deputy Jim Grindey
Palm Beach Co S/O USMC Retired

July 28, 2006

He gives us the best and He takes the best. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Rest in peace. God bless the family and friends of Officer Birco. May you find strength and comfort in the Almighty God. Peace be with you all.

New Mexico

July 28, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Nick Birco as well as to the San Francisco Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Birco, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 28, 2006

Your family and agency are in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS ALL OFFICERS!!!!

TCO Rubie Flores
Val Verde County Sheriff's Office/ Del Rio,Tx

July 28, 2006

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER IN BLUE. THANK YOU. AND PLEASE WATCH OVER US AS WE WALK OUR BEATS FROM HEAVEN.

NEVER SEARCH ALONE

NARC. AGENT HARRISON
HOLDEN BEACH NC

July 28, 2006

Your family and agency are in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS ALL OFFICERS!!!!

TCO Rubie Flores
Val Verde County Sheriff's Office/ Del Rio,Tx

July 28, 2006

May God bless your family during this tragic time. Thank you for your service. You are a true hero.

Police Officer III L. Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept.

July 28, 2006

My condolences to Officer Birco's family. His service will certainly not soon be forgotten.

2nd, to Officer Birco's fellow officers. It is with great pride that I come to work each day, and sit down to the channel to serve you. I know that this is an extremely hard time, but we are here for you, to make sure that you are as safe as possible.

Officer Birco, your service is greatly appreciated. Always eager to help clear up my board :) ...you will be greatly missed.

God Bless You.

SFPD Dispatcher

July 28, 2006

When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


May god be with your family in their time of need.

Officer J. Loahr #2755
Colorado Springs PD

July 27, 2006

Thank you for your service and supreme sacrifice. May God grant your friends, family and co-workers peace and solace in their time of need. May they realize you are never far away, but are merely watching from above.

God speed, warrior, rest in peace.

July 27, 2006

Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for everythig.

CJ

July 27, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

July 27, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER NICK BIRCO. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER BIRCO YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

July 27, 2006

Rest in Peace my brother and God Speed. Your work here was not in vain. We will carry on the tradition as you watch over us from above. Thank you for your service and dedication to this profession.

Corporal John McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

July 27, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 27, 2006