Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well, granddaddy, you were gone long before I was ever born. I am the youngest son of your little girl Victoria Rose. Its said that I look a lot like you. If I ever had a wish to be made true, it would have been to know who you were. R.I.P Grandaddy Burkhart.

Jason
Grandson

March 20, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Burkhart,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harlan County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 7, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW. May the cowards/scum that took your life suffer and rot forever.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 7, 2018

RIP Deputy Burkhart. 45 years ago today you made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the people of Kentucky and the United States.

Anonymous

November 7, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 7, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 3, 2007

I did not know you but I am thankful and proud in ways I can not express...

September 5, 2007

I was told that my family was from Kentucky, but I was told that I was the only Burkhart to ever be in law enforcement. After seeing your picture, I can see that we are related. You look just like my grandpa and his brothers. God bless you, I can see that I am following in the foot steps of a hero.

Merle Burkhart
Fort Smith Police Department

March 28, 2007

I also was born on the day you died. I guess it took at least 2 of us to replace such a wonderful Officer such as yourself. I hope you are resting comfortably and are proud of the way we have carried on in your honor. Thank You my Brother.

Sgt Amborn
Mn D.O.C.

July 29, 2006

Sheriff Burkhart,
You were killed on the day I was born. One police officer came into the world and one left.
You died a hero. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother in blue!

Detective Andrew S. Weaver
Hartford Police Department Hartford, CT

January 14, 2005

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

November 7, 2004