Maryland-National Capital Park Police - Montgomery County Division, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, May 4, 2002
Reflections for Police Officer Kristin Marie Pataki
Hey.
Still think of you and find myself shaking my head. We went by the spot where you had your accident the other day. The memories of that evening came back. You answering up for the call. Alice finding you and doing all she could to help. Me going 95 mph up I-270 to get there to help, telling myself to slow down before I got in a wreck, but ignoring my thoughts. I just wanted to get there to help. Arriving on scene and hearing the real bad news. I am really glad we got to know each other in the short time you were with us. Thanks for talking me into going to dinner with you the night of your first arrest. "Bench Warrant for Failure To Appear on a fishing without a license citation". Hey they all count. We were able to spend just a little more time together that night, and for that I am thankful. You dont know how much you are missed and how much you help us. I hope you are at peace.
Thanks
May 8, 2006
It's been four years and today still feels the same. I wish I would have been with you and I could have taken your place. I wish I could have been there today and given you another lily. I've moved to Oregon like I told you before and things are going well. I miss you everyday. "What if's" will never leave my mind.
I love you and you still change my life everyday I see the sun.
Lauren M.
May 5, 2006
I miss you everyday
May 4, 2006
I will always love you! Thank you.
May 4, 2006
Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years. You still bring tears to my eyes and there will always be an empty space in my heart.
I'll never forget that night 4 years ago when the phone rang and we heard the news. I sat outside alone in the cold and the dark and just cried, wishing it wasn't true. We still had so much to do together.
Miss you and will never forget you. Thank you for being you and thank you for the great memories. Keep watching over him for me, he needs it. Thanks for being with us.
May 4, 2006
Thinking of you today, and every day.
God Bless
May 4, 2006
It is hard to believe that 4 years ago tonight you responded to your last call. I will never forget the place I was when I learned of your passing. I still patrol the area where you left us and reminds me how much officers should value every minute.
In July I took my friends from out of state to see your name on the wall and then proceeded to the gift shop. Right before we left something caught my eye. I looked down and there was a small bear next to a picture of you stating "Items left on the memorial wall". I found that coincidental that out of thousands of names a reminder of you was in that shop the day I visited.
To Ms. Pataki my family is still thinking of you even as time passes by.
PO2 N. Augustine
Montgomery County Police, MD
May 4, 2006
May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord continue to support and strengthen your loved ones.
May 4, 2006
May 4th( tomorrow) will be 4 yrs since you last went out on patrol.It is painful and cruel that you had to be the 1st for your dept.May your loss be eased in your family's heart by knowing that you were proud of the job you did and that you stood for something -something right,something brave and true.........
In memory of Ofcr Tommy Scott-LAXPD ,eow 4-29-05
M.K. Gentry#90279
L.A. Airport Police
May 4, 2006
To Kristin:
It's apparent by the reflections left that you were a special person, not just a good cop. So many people feel such a loss at your untimely passing. You are truly missed. You have such a warm, beautiful smile in your picture and it's obvious that smile had a positive impact on many people. May you be resting comfortably when not on the beat up in Heaven.
To Mrs. Pataki:
I'm on the brink of tears reading all the lovely reflections left by family, friends and even those who never met Kristin and to read that you lost your husband as well is heartbreaking to say the least. Yet, despite the setbacks, it seems you have kept on going. I admire and respect you and wish you well. You are every bit as much a hero as Kristin. God Bless you.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr
Harvard University Police Dept.
May 4, 2006
Mrs. Pataki
We want you to know that we think about you, Kristin and your family all the time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
May 3, 2006
Hi Kirstin
your like will be missed for you doing what was right to help a fellow officer in trouble that night.!!
steve ramsay uk
April 30, 2006
Another year is quickly approaching. You are thought of often. Your memory is constant.
April 29, 2006
I think of you often,and miss you so
much.
Mom
March 21, 2006
Just wanted to say hi
March 15, 2006
I MISS YOU!
POII WHELAN
M-NCPP
February 21, 2006
I wish your family, friends and department a safe New Year
January 11, 2006
Merry Christmas Kristin
December 24, 2005
I just wanted to say that Officer Pataki, her friends, and loved ones are not forgotten - especially during this holiday season.
Please continue to watch over us as we pick up where you left off.
Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department
December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas My Angel in Blue,
The holidays are just not the same without your smile and laughter.
Help us all get thru another year without you. Luv ya
Mom
December 23, 2005
We're thinking of your family during the holidays
November 29, 2005
You were hilighted on the website
today. We salute you still!
Lynn Kole
Washington State
November 6, 2005
I miss you still
October 19, 2005
I didn t know you personally, but we all hurt when a member of the blue fraternity leaves us. May God Bless your friends and family and help them cope with your absence. Special prayers for your mom. Your loss will never be forgotten.
Maryland Police LT
October 4, 2005
I had the honor of being invited to the fund raiser to honor those in Fire, Law Enforcement and Corrections. For those who read this, for those who serve, for those you love, please contribute to this fund. I was asked by a young girl, covering this event for a school newspaper, why I was there. I was there to honor all those that run toward, not away from harm's way. Those who risk their lives for us,for those families who grieve like mine. We pray for you all and are so proud of who you are.
Godspeed
Mom
September 26, 2005
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