Today we want to honor Dallas Officer Darron Burks on the one-year anniversary of his tragic death as he was ambushed in South Central Dallas while on patrol.
Darron’s brief Dallas Police service was cut short on August 29th, 2024, but after this incident we all got to know the true incredible human being Darron Burks was. He had a lifetime of service as a teacher and mentor. After his death we heard story after story of the many lives he touched while on this Earth. He is the epitome of what we seek out as an officer and public servant.
I have no doubts that this great man would have touched so many more lives as an officer and mentored so many officers on this Department.
The City of Dallas lost a true gentle giant and amazing person.
Dallas Officer Karissa David and Jamie Farmer responded and were seriously wounded from gunfire.
Darron Burks #12543 EOW: August 29th, 2024
Episode speakers:
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Retired Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia
Darron’s Mother, Cherie Jeffrey
Outro song: “The Goodness of God” - CeCe Winans (Fair Trade - 2021)
The Assist the Officer Foundation will be running in the Freedom Run on September 6th, 2025, in Dallas to honor Darron Burks.
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