Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 12, 2025

Thank you Major Burke for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of NJ as a member of the NJSP. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

February 10, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 10, 2025

Heavenly Father, God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America's Fallen Peace Officers. They died serving us! Help us to never forget them. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen heroes. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen American Peace Officers. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His authority, I pray for America's Fallen Peace Officers. Amen.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons [and daughters] of God." (Matthew 5:9 CSB)

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 CSB)

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

February 9, 2025

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

February 9, 2025

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo, (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

February 6, 2025

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

February 6, 2025

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 6, 2025

Rest in Peace Major Burke. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

February 6, 2025

RIP Major Burke. Thank you for your service to the state of New Jersey

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

February 6, 2025

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 6, 2025

Major Burke, a police officer, should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 26 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the New Jersey State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 5, 2025

Big hugs to Family! You guys have my heart! Praying God is with you in a very special way in the time ahead!
Thank you for your service sir! Rest easy!

Back the Blue E. Smith

February 5, 2025

Rest in Peace Major Burke. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Burke Family and the NJSP.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

February 5, 2025

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal M. Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

February 5, 2025

Dear Colonel Patrick J. Callahan:

I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Major Jeffrey A. Burke, a brave and dedicated lawman.

The news of Major Jeffrey A. Burke’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Major Jeffrey A. Burke’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Major Jeffrey A. Burke had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

To you, Colonel Callahan, and the entire New Jersey State Police, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 44+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Major Jeffrey A. Burke, a brave and dedicated professional, be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr.
Chief of Police (retired)

February 5, 2025

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

February 5, 2025

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 5, 2025

Rest in Peace, sir!

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

February 5, 2025

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

February 5, 2025

Officer Burke, you were an example of what a real hero and dedicated law enforcement officer is. Your dedication and hard work will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace knowing you are respected by the community. Thank you for your service.

Claudia Velasco

February 5, 2025

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Major Jeffrey A. Burke 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 Major Jeffrey A. Burke.

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

February 4, 2025

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

February 4, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Major Jeffrey A. Burke and the extended law enforcement family of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey.



End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 2024.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 4, 2025

Rest in peace Major Burke.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 4, 2025