Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I briefly read Agent Barry Bush's testimony in the US v. OSAMA BIN Laden trial relating to the Kobe bombings in Africa. He was well organized and his thoughtful responses indicated his thorough law enforcement knowledge and meticulous collection of the evidence in that important case. Now I read he was instrumental in making a connection between anti-abortion madman Kopp in the tragic killing of Dr. Slepian during a search he conducted while based in the Newark FBI office. Agent Barry Bush was killed during an inherently dangerous field operation, one which he had probably done numerous times during his career. This guy is a true American hero and his service to our nation will not be forgotten.

no rank/anonymous
citizen

April 7, 2007

Your service and the dedication to your profession will not be forgotten.

Sgt Don P Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department

April 7, 2007

Rest easy brother....your job is done. W'll take it from here.....watch over us from above.

A Brother Officer
Winston-Salem Police Department

April 7, 2007

REST IN PEACE S/A BUSH YOU ARE A TRUE HERO

ken thompson
civilian jersey city nj

April 7, 2007

Barry Bush was my friend.

We went to high school together in Pottstown, Pa. After college, at my first job, I worked with Barry in a Juvenile Detention Center in Montgomery County, Pa. Barry had been employed there for a year before me; he was my mentor. We both moved up through the ranks with me following behind him each promotion. When he left the detention center for his first police job, he created a document to leave for incoming staff to read (Bush's proverbs on counseling). It was a couple of pages in length. I remember his final words of wisdom: Be Friendly, Be Firm, and Be Fair. That was Barry.

As far back as I can remember, he talked about becoming an FBI agent. He worked for Boyertown and Pottstown Police Departments before being hired by the FBI and beginning his first assignment in Kansas 20 years ago. Before I moved from Pa to Tx, Barry and I worked out together. I taught him Karate, he taught me wrestling. We were always good friends-we were brothers.

We kept in touch these past 20 years by letters, telephone calls and visits, but never as often as we would have liked. He was funny, ethical and just a great guy. He was also a little guy, but he had the courage and determination to overcome any size disadvantage. He would have your back if there was trouble.

I always "knew" he was invincible. We all know the dangers and risks of police work, but I "knew" Barry would rise above them; I "knew" that nothing would ever happen to Barry. And even now we see that it was a fluke thing that took him down. It doesn't seem real, yet something inside me knows it is real because I keep wiping tears from my eyes.

You were taken too soon, my brother...there are still too many dark places that need your light. There is still so much more you and I needed to talk about and laugh about. There were supposed to be lots of years remaining for us to catch up on each other's lives.

You left quite a deep legacy of friends and people who love and admire you. This planet is a better place because of people like you. Thanks for being in my life. Thanks for being my friend. I'll miss you, my brother.

Barry Bush was my friend.

Supervisor David Fox
Harris County Adult Probation Dept, Houston Tx

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers FBI, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

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

April 7, 2007

Brother, May God bless you and your family and continue to watch over them. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

April 7, 2007

My condolences and prayers for your family and friends and your Law Enforcement Family. you will never be forgotten and wil be in my daily prayers. thank you for your hard work and dedication and your sacrifices. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in his Arms.
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

April 7, 2007

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, and your legacy will continue to motivate and protect others who have chosen to follow your lead. Your family is in our constant prayers. Please know that you are a true hero, RIP.

SFO R. Streck
FBI St. Louis, 5 Squad

April 7, 2007

Dear Family & Co-Workers of S/A Bush,
Please know that others are praying for you today. May you find peace that only God can give. We will remember your loved one and keep the memory of Barry alive in our hearts. Our Hero's never die. S/A Bush, thank you for your service to our Country. Rest Sir, in the loving arms of God. Mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T.Hewitt EOW: 04/04/04 Asheville, North Carolina

Carolyn Moore

April 7, 2007

To the Bush Family -- our police family in Georgia wishes to express our most profound sympathy in the passing of Barry. I once was assigned to work with the Essex County Strike Force where I was taught wiretapping techniques for gambling investigations. That was 1973 and I have thought often of the outstanding local, state and federal law enforcement officers that I had the pleasure of meeting in New Jersey and New York during the time I was there. I worked undercover narcotics investigations for a number of years here in Georgia, from Rabun Gap to Tybee Light. If I wasn't buying the drugs, I was supervising the arrests of the drug dealers. I was a happy man! I don't think many of us that come through the tunnel of a law enforcement career see the light at the end until it is upon us. We who made it surely owe our everlasting friendship to those who for one reason or another, didn't make it. I had the honor of knowing and working with Sgt. JJ Brown of the Savannah Police Department who died after being accidently shot by a fellow officer many years ago. I have known many fine local, state and federal law enforcement officers here in Georgia. They are all human and they will make mistakes from time-to-time. But for the Grace of God, go I. Our heart goes out to the Bush Family, Barry's friends and co-workers. And, to all of his fellow officers in New Jersey, keep the flame going; get the bad guys; I wish Barry and I were with you! God Bless, Walt & Len Brooks and sons, Lawrenceville, Georgia

SAC Walton G. Brooks (Retired) GBI 28
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace my Brother.

April 7, 2007

The dedication and sacrifice you've given for our country are second to none. We've lost another good one. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tn.

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. You will never be forgotten. You are in a much better place now.

Officer J.W. Propst
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace brother, the thoughts and prayers of the Watchung Police Department are with your grieving friends and family. We will never forget your sacrifice.

Capt. Sean Whelan
Watchung PD, NJ

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Bush . Your service will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN .

PATROLMAN BRIAN MCDONOUGH
ELIZABETH, N.J. P.D.

April 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of S/A Bush.

Captain Tommy Willis
Hudson County (NJ) Sheriff's Office

April 7, 2007

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Agent Bush's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

April 7, 2007

SA BUSH,
May GOD bless you and keep you for your loyal service to the bureau,your country,and your family and your untimely sacrifice.May GOD bless your family for their unselfish love that allowed you to keep your commitment.GOD bless your fellow agents during these sad hours.Your service will not be in vain.

A Friend of The BUREAU

April 7, 2007

SA BUSH,
YOU HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY MY FRIEND. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE A HERO.

SERGEANT STEVEN CIOFFI
OCEANPORT POLICE NEW JERSEY

April 7, 2007

My heart goes out to the family, co-workers, and friends of Special Agent Bush. Please find comfort in the fact that his death was not in vain. He helped take down a dangerous bank robbing crew that was on course to leave a bank employee, patron, or responding law enforcement officer dead. S.A. Bush, thank you for your years of service to the people of this nation. We will keep up the fight with you and our other fallen brothers in our hearts.

Ptlm C Halsted
North Plainfield PD, NJ

April 7, 2007

Rest easy brother, we have the watch now. God bless your family and bureau.

Officer E. Quevedo
CMPD

April 6, 2007

R.I.P. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Officer
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

April 6, 2007

Barry,
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I hear you were a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. You will be missed. God bless the work you did in protecting our great Nation.

Detective John R. O'Connor
Keansburg P.D. NJ

April 6, 2007

May God bless Agent Bush, his family, his fellow agents, and all the municipal depts who worked hard to capture the third suspect. May God also be with the agent who accidentally fired the shot, you have the support of the entire law enforcement community in your time of need.

Police Officer
Metropolitan Police, Washington DC

April 6, 2007