DALLAS — Dallas police officer Darron Burks’ celebration of life on Saturday was a tribute fit for a hero.
Loved ones gathered at Watermark Church in Dallas to honor Burks, a man who embodied the very best of the city. Hundreds, including city residents, fellow officers, the police chief, and the mayor, came together to say goodbye to the former math teacher and officer who left a lasting impact both in the classroom and on the force.
“Darron was the type of person we want in this uniform, the epitome of what and who we want wearing this badge. Humble, kind, thoughtful,” said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia . He expressed heartbreak, anger, and grief while celebrating Burks for representing the community with kindness and respect.
“In this day and age, there’s so much of our beloved profession about communiy policing, connecting with our community, [and] the people we serve,” Garcia said. “For Darron, that came naturally. Darron came at people with kindess, his presence alone at a scene changed the atmosphere. How he spoke with community memebers not as an officer, but as a human being.”