No Finer Job: Failure, Tragedy, and Success on the 'Thin Blue Line,' 1972-1997

"The murder reminds us again of the difficult and very dangerous work we ask the police to perform day in and day out. It is their duty to deal face to face with the most violent and unpredictable segment of society. Like firefighters, they may experience routine days for months at a time. But they know with certainty that there will be moments of terror and tragedy. The families of these men and women bear a special burden as Mrs. Luning and her children know today. May they find comfort in the loyalty and friendship of Officer Luning's colleagues, in the respect and gratitude of the citizens of this city, and the knowledge that their husband and father died a hero".

Editorial, Washington Post, September 17, 1982.

About the Author

Philip Burton is deeply committed to serving his community and faith. He volunteers regularly in a variety of church and outreach programs, delivering meals each week to elderly residents and providing monthly food deliveries to Afghan refugee families. He also supports his church’s Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA) program, assisting immigrants who are seeking asylum.

Together with his wife, Marla, Philip is actively involved in children’s ministry and co-leads adult discussion groups during the church’s seasonal “Tri-masters” sessions in the fall, winter, and spring.

Philip and Marla share a loving family with two daughters, of whom Philip is a proud stepfather, and four grandchildren, two of them now in their teenage years.

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