Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Many new faces come and go through the Park Police doors. But your presence is constant. You often remind me of how short life really is. Thank you for reminding me that all the small, petty things are not that important.
Keep watch over your mom and sister.

September 12, 2005

Think of you often and about what we'd be doing now. Miss you everyday. Thank you for the short time we had together. You will be with me for a lifetime.

September 9, 2005

Still haven't forgotten about you Kristin. Gods Speed!

Police Officer
Annapolis, Maryland

August 24, 2005

It has been a while since I have visited the ODMP site. Every officer on here is connected. Regardless of rank or assignment...there is one thing that makes them one. That one thing is a piece of metal that is worn over our hearts. It physically doesnt weigh much at all. However, emotionally it is heavier than one could ever imagine. We lost another brother last month during the Bio-Tech Convention portests.

To Officer Pataki's family:
Again I have been truly touched by reading your reflections.
Please know that Kristin is not forgotten. Please know that you are not forgotten.
...and will never be forgotten.

It is not how these officers died that made them heros....It is how they lived that made them heros.

Corporal John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

July 22, 2005

Just wanted to say hi and that we think about you often

July 11, 2005

I finally found a place for you and Dad to rest. It's open, and peaceful and you can feel the breeze on your face.
Love you both,
Mom

Mom

July 11, 2005

Thank you all for the kind words and remembering Kristin. She was an extradinary individual that loved her family and her job. She was proud to be a Peace Officer.
May she watch over and protect you.
God needed an Angel and took ours, but she will be in our hearts forever.

Mom

June 9, 2005

Three years after your loss, we suffered the same fate. It is ironic how much you had in common with Keith. I hope you have met him in Heaven buy now. I'm sure he's made you laugh. To your family - I'm truly sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to see a loved one so young go so soon. Trust always in the Lord and you will be reunited one day. May you rest in peace Officer Pataki.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

June 8, 2005

Just visited the NLEOM this past week for police week. I made a tracing of your name and it is now proudly displayed in my locker at work. Watch over us and keep us safe.

Ptlm. King
Princeton Township

May 18, 2005

Well Officer Pataki, as I mentioned on May 4th, your memory was riding with us today.
It was quite a sight. Hundreds of motors making their way to the memorial.
Just wanted to let you know you are not forgotten.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

May 14, 2005

It's so hard to believe that it has been 3 years already. It feels like yesterday sometimes. We went to your site yesterday, it was good to see your Mom and sister. We have been worried about them this past year. Rebecca, Megan and I miss you so much. Thank you for keeping us safe; we love you, and will celebrate your life again on the 13th at the Candelight Vigil. Tell your Dad "HI" from us, I sincerely hope that he is at peace now.

POII K. Widup
Montgomery County Police

May 5, 2005

Kristen,
I never really knew you but I'm thinking of you and your family today. Please continue to watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County MD Police

May 4, 2005

In a few days I will join the hundreds of police motors as we make our way to the memorial in Washington D.C. during National Police Week.
Know that your memory will be riding along.
On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Kristin Pataki and the members of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police.
While your tour is over, ours continues in your memory.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

May 4, 2005

Another year approaches. You may be gone but NOT forgotten.

April 30, 2005

I miss you I think of you often...thank you for being u

April 12, 2005

If I sat down at this site every time I thought of you, well there wouldnt be enough pages.
I am planning your third Memorial Prayer for next month.
I luv you!

Mom

April 4, 2005

Happy Easter K.

March 27, 2005

Today Fedex pledged $5,000 to sponsor the Unity Tour. Watch over Carol as she rides in your name.
I love you, we will all pray for you at the crash site on May 4.

Mom

March 15, 2005

I miss you Lady!!!!!!

POII Whelan
M-NCPP

February 17, 2005

Ride Along


So you don’t like the ticket I just gave you.
Well, come take a ride with me.
A trip to the scene of an accident.
Where a person now struggles for freedom, and for life.
All because someone was in a hurry, or late for work.

You say you didn’t call me and you don’t need my help.
That this is a family matter and none of my business.
Come take a ride with me.
Where a child now cowers in the nearest corner, or bedroom closet.
They cover their ears and ask god “ please make them stop”.
Still think no one needs my help.

You’ve said all we do is eat donuts and drink coffee.
Come take a ride with me.
On the countless days after taking four calls in an hour.
We think we have time to sit down for dinner.
Only to be call away again.

You think we’re cold and have no heart.
Well, come take a ride with me.
To a place where the pipes now lay to rest.
A brother or sister who gave their life, for someone like you.
A place where tears fall like rain for their family,
For our family, and yes even for you.
Yeah, come take a ride with me.


R. S. B
2005

Deputy Marshal

February 12, 2005

I just wanted to say hi. Not a week goes by that I don't hear your name being said by someone. You have not been forgotten.

February 5, 2005

This is a little late, but Happy Birthday Kristin and Happy New Year. As time passes things change very fast, but you have not been forgotten. Rest in peace!

January 11, 2005

To all of those who visit this site, I want you to know that your kind words are of great comfort to my family. Kristin wore her badge with pride, and My Angel in Blue will watch over you, and keep you safe.
Godspeed

PO Pataki's Family

January 5, 2005

Happy Birthday Kristin. You are my hero and my Guardian Angel. I love you and miss you. Brooklyn sends hugs and kisses.
Give Daddy a hug too!

Mommy

January 5, 2005

Thank you, yet again, for reminding me to slow down.

December 30, 2004