Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Joseph William Burson

Holly Springs Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, June 17, 2021

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Reflections for Police Officer Joseph William Burson

Officer Burson, you had such a great spirit and a compassion for people. You are going to be missed by all who had the honor to know you.
R.I.P. brother and friend.

Sgt. D. Burkhart
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department

June 18, 2021

I live about a mile from where this happen. This officer decided to become a cop when most people don't want to leave the house.
God Bless you Joe!! Your a true hero. Holly Springs is a small department. But they act extremely professional. They do a great hard job. Thank You

PO Dean Smimmo retired
Retired 62 Pct NYPD

June 18, 2021

Rest easy sir, you did your time, we will hold the line from here.

Sergeant Samuel Hurst
Clayton County Sheriff’s Office

June 18, 2021

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Burson and the Holly Springs Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Burson, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

June 18, 2021

God bless the good memories of Joe Burson the faithful public servant, and bless his family and close friends.

Pastor Don Jackson, CEO of Don Jackson M
CEO of Pastor Don Jackson Ministeries

June 18, 2021

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for making a difference in this world. The good ones always get taken too soon. RIP Sir. Prayers for my brothers and sisters in blue - stay safe.

Captain C. Macchione
Liberty Fire Department

June 18, 2021

You've earned your wings, I'm sad it's at such a young age but God's plan is perfect. God bless you and your loved ones blood and blue.

K9 Patrolman James Rea

June 18, 2021

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

June 18, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother

james oneill
NYPD

June 18, 2021

Rest in peace Brother Joseph, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

June 18, 2021

Rest In Peace brother. Your courage will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

June 18, 2021

Rest in Peace.
Condolences to your family and friends.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

June 18, 2021

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Police Officer at Port Authority of Alle
Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

June 18, 2021

Officer Burson, you are a true hero. God has taken you back to Himself just when your life is beginning, for reasons known only to Him. Your reward in heaven will be abundant. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 18, 2021

With deepest condolences. I pray that the Lord will wrap his arms around this officer and provides comfort to the family.

Chief Mike Swink (Retired)
Drexel Police Dept., North Carolina

June 18, 2021

Thank you for your services!

Criminal investigation division Investig
Rockdale county sheriff office

June 18, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Police Officer Joseph Burson. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings,, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Holly Springs Police Department, Georgia.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 18, 2021

God bless you and your family. So young. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sgt. Timothy McCann
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

June 18, 2021

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

June 18, 2021

“We in this world today…shall be remembered…We few…We happy few…We band of brothers…for he today who willingly sheds his blood with me…shall be…My Brother…least ye say it proudly…We are but warriors for the working day.” Shakespear
Go rest high on that mountain my brother of blue…your sacrifice will not be forgotten…my prayer is that your loved ones can find the healing they need in the love of our Lord and Savior…
“Blessed are the peacemakers…for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matt 5:9

LT. Mark D. (MadDawg) Starling-(Ret)
Columbus Police Dept. Columbus, Ga.

June 17, 2021

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

June 17, 2021

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

June 17, 2021

Burson family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Burson thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Cuyahoga Falls Police Department

June 17, 2021

RIP Officer Burson, you will never be forgotten.

Cpl. C.P. Alexander #2303
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (GA)

June 17, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Joseph Burson during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Joseph Burson.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

June 17, 2021

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