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Patrol Officer James William Burns

Bristol Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1941

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Reflections for Patrol Officer James William Burns

Officer Burns , it has been 82 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 29, 2023

Never to be forgotten. RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

October 13, 2022

Officer Burns,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bristol.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 29, 2021

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 29, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrol Officer Burns. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 28, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 26, 2009

Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here. Your sacrifice is not in vain.

May 16, 2005

04/20/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

April 20, 2004

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