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Detective Sergeant George C. Burns

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, October 3, 1919

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Reflections for Detective Sergeant George C. Burns

Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 3, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

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

October 3, 2019

Det. Sgt. Burns,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 3, 2019

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Burns.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 9, 2019

Detective Sergeant Burns's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 7-14-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

July 14, 2018

Det. Sgt. Burns,
On today, the 98th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 3, 2017

I never knew my grandfather, and my father was only five years old when my Grandfather my Fathers Father was killed along with his partner Detective Sergeant Bernard Lenehan. RIP Grandpa Burns and Officer Lenehan.

Terry Burns
Grandson

May 1, 2015

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Burns. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst 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

October 3, 2010

The actions you and your partner took that day will never be forgotten some 91 years later. Thank you from one detective to another.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

September 28, 2010

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
nh

October 14, 2007

We remember you today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe

October 14, 2007

Rest in Peace, Det. Sgt. Burns.

Det.
Chicago P.D.

June 14, 2006

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