Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As the tenth anniversary of your arrival in Heaven nears, please know that your dedication and sacrifice have not been forgotten. Heroes never die...

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 17, 2007

I can't believe it has been almost 10 years! The job is harder without you. We try not to get discouraged like you never did but it's hard at times. I bring you with me on every call to remind myself to be alert and stay safe. We have some fine officers here doing great work but none are better than you were. God bless, RIP Pat.

Anonymous

August 2, 2007

SERGEANT I DID NOT HAVE THE HONER OF KNOWING YOU BUT MY WIFES FAMILY DID . THEY ALL SAID YOU WERE A OUTSTANDING POLICE OFFICER I WISH I COULD OF MEET YOU REST IN PEACE

PATROLMEN PAUL E BRADLEY
FORT MONMOUTH DOD POLICE

July 7, 2007

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.

Roseanne Cittadino

April 22, 2007

Sir, to be taken from us in the manner that you were by such a coward of a man is not only sad and tragic, it is infuriating! You are the true hero and as we all know, a hero never dies. Thank you for service and rest in peace. Until we meet again.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 20, 2006

As a local Eatontown resident, Long Branch isnt far, and your story touched right at home. You touched many people. I never spoke to you, or met you. But you have served the people and tried your best to help the people one step at a time. I can only wish to have done as much as you have done. Like they say "All gave some...some give all" Best of wishes to the family. I cant even begin to imagine your pain.

Agent

October 9, 2006

I still have the mag covers you & a fellow Detective(ret.) graced-you played the good guy :-)
I still remember hearing the commotion over my friend's handheld-color draining from his face, then...running. less than 10 minutes later my phone rings-you're gone, but oh, Pat, NO ONE was going to let him get away with it. The loose end was, the coward did to himself what every one of your brothers & sisters wanted to PERSONALLY. Morally correct? Broad question. Denials? Silence....
Your family remains strong, ever moving forward in your name and honor. They shine and deserve regards and respect.
Know you are a role model and inspiration to so many entering law enforcement even to this day, as you will continue to be.
Missing you-

proud friend/frmr.LBFA member

July 8, 2006

I had the honor of knowing and working with Detective Sgt. Patrick King for a number of year. I was working in neighboring West Long Branch the night that madman took his life. Sights and sounds of the night will live with me, as does Pat's memory, for as long as I live. Pat was a man that never looked down on anyone, yet everyone looked up to him, even the bad guys. If more Officers were of his caliber our profession would be more highly respected. Rest in God's arms my brother, you did your Job very well.

Corp. Joseph A. Mellaci
West Long Branch P.D. (Retired)

May 17, 2006

Miss you terribly Uncle Pat. I can only pray that you, dad, aunt lois and grandma are all together now. Love and miss you all.

Debbie
Niece

May 17, 2006

To the family of the late Det. Sgt. Pat King,
Its my pleasure of saying that Det. Sgt. Pat was a very wonderful man who served the LB police force very well. From all the things I heard about him made me cry. I wish I was able to meet a fine young man like him self. May you rest in peace.... And may I meet you soon!!!

Sgt. Craig Reeves
Long Branch Police Explorers,NJ

May 4, 2006

To sgt Patrick King and family:
i was married to a police officer for 17 years,i know they were scary moments in that time but nothing compares what you went thru,may you rest in peace.and know that you where a wonderful asset to the long branch police department.may the family also find peace....amen

ilse

April 10, 2006

Always fair, always friendly, and always ready to lend a willing hand. Rest in Peace, Pat..........

John J. Dancey
N.J. State Police (Ret.)

March 1, 2006

Detective King was the kind of man you would want your town to have there Police Dept. I rember that sad cold night in Nov of 1997 like it was yesterday. Pat King was a fine officer for the LBPD. In the day's after we as human's all mourned the loss of Long Branch's fellow officer. We moved on and today we are proud to call the Main Post office in Long Branch on third ave the Pat King Post office.

God Bless you Pat May you rest in Peace.

Dustin Koch
Resident of Long Branch, NJ

February 19, 2006

To Detective Sgt. Patrick King, his family and friends, and fellow officers.

On this the eighth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that you are not forgotten. Your valor and dedication will be forever honored.
Rest In Peace, Detective Sgt. King.

In reading the reflections about you, it is clear that you were a man who was loved and admired by many and well-respected by your peers.

May your family continue to be cared for by their law enforcment family and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Detective Sgt. King gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 20, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 20, 2005

I grew up about 10 minutes from Long Branch. I was in college at the time of your death, pursuing my dream of becoming an LEO, and I remember the phone call I got from my family telling me that a local officer had been murdered. I just want you to know Sgt. King, that even though we have never met, I think about you and your sacrifice often. REST IN PEACE.

Anonymous

April 14, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

December 20, 2004

Pat- Life goes on, as it is almost seven years since your death, but you are never forgotten. You are talked about often and were probably the most respected officer this agency has ever seen. I wish that this department made it a requirement for every new recruit to read about your life, so that they may model themselves after you, both personally and professionally. I hope that I can achieve a fraction of the legacy that you left behind. "Every man dies, not every man really lives."
Tom

Sgt Thomas Shea
Long Branch PD

October 5, 2004

Pat King was A most honorable person. A great person as well. It showed in his work and in his life. Those that knew him will always remember those qualities! Rest In peace Officer King, you will never be forgotten!!!

DC

May 20, 2004

I remember you funeral like it was yesterday. It was the first funeral that I ever attended as a law enforcment officer. I did not know you well but I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect for you that day. Even people you arrested in the past were there to pay their respects.

I think of you when I do my job now. I try to respect people no matter what they are accussed of. I try to look out for my co-workers and people I am charged with protecting.

I know that you are missed in Long Branch and the whole law enforcement community still suffers because of your departure. You were truly a man among men.

May the Souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace."   Amen

Anonymous

I was there I the day you were laid to rest. You would have been proud. Me and more than 7,000 of your brothers and sisters closed Long Branch for the day. I worked with you once for a couple of hours, and you dropped everything to help me. Thank for that. May you rest in peace.

Anonymous
Freehold PD

Sgt. Pat, not a day goes by without a prayer to you and your family. I miss the days that we played basketball together. We will play again...

Ptl. Spitale
Long Branch