Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Birco... There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. I know that you know he is a HERO. I wish I could take away your pain. Instead, I can only tell you that I feel it along with you. My deepest condolences.

Jamie O'Brien, sister of
Officer Jon Cook, SFPD
eow 6/12/02

July 26, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 26, 2006

Godspeed, Rest in Peace Brother. No you will not be forgotten.

Deputy
Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office Va.

July 26, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Nick, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

July 26, 2006

Ofc. Birco, You sacrificed your life doing this job. You are a true hero and you will be missed. We will take it from here. Rest with the Lord in Paradise Brother.

Steve Callas
Riverside County Sheriff

July 26, 2006

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLE CALL

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS 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 badges 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 just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Rest In Peace Brother

Sgt. Wayne O'Connell
West Pikeland Police, PA

July 26, 2006

Gone but not forgotten...especially that warm and radiant smile of yours! I know you'll be watching over us always. Although we'll miss you deeply, it comforts me to know that you're in a much better place than the place you humbly protected and served with such pride and lasting dedication....

...until we meet again, brother...

Your sister in blue @~~~~

SFPD Officer
Mission Station

July 26, 2006

You will be missed!!! may God comfort your family in this time of sorough.

Edgar Mendez

Brother in law of officer Isaac Anthony Espinoza
E.O.W 04/10/2004

July 26, 2006

Rest in peace, Officer Birco. You won't be forgotten.

PN/FF

July 26, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 26, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the City of San Francisco Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

July 26, 2006

I pray that you may rest peacefully and I thank you for your sacrifice.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

July 26, 2006