Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May 7, 2002

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Kristin's family, fiance, friends, and co-workers during these heart-wrenching days. That she was taken at such a young age while doing the job she loved is a part of God's plan that we don't yet understand, but rest assured that He is collecting some of His finest for His Heavenly Force. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Kristin, you've joined some outstanding officers that we miss very much. Enjoy that glorious Heavenly patrol, and rest easy.

Susan & Louis Prater
Nicholasville, KY

I was privileged to have had a brief opportunity to meet Officer Pataki with her fiance. On behalf of the New Castle County Police Department, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to her fiance, family and extended "department" family. Our prayers are with you.

Deputy Chief Lawrence E. Tan
New Castle County (DE) Police Department, EMS Section

"All gave some...Some gave ALL."
Thank you Officer Pataki for giving all that you had to keep us safe.

Anonymous

Family and friends,
Our prayers are with you.

Cathy Hill, widow
Deputy Barrett Hill
12/4/00

Greater Houston COPS

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.


Perris Citizens Patrol
Perris, CA

Perris Citizens Patrol
Perris Police Department

It's very said to see such a young officer taken away. Rest in Peace and God Bless, From a brother in blue.

Ptlm
Corning PD, Corning, NY

Kristin, there are no words to describe how much you meant to us (shift 5). In the brief time you were with us you brought us so much joy to our lives. Your positive outlook and infectious smile made everyone around you feel better. You wanted so much to be part of our team. And my how you became one. Our shift will never be the same without you. You will always be shift 5's angel. You will always be in our hearts.

Anonymous

To Officer Pataki family, friends and co-works my thoughts and prayers are with you. The only way to see the light is to stick together.

Priscilla Walls
Wife
Billy Ray Walls
Jessamine Co Sheriff KY
EOW 11-13-01

To the Loved Ones and Colleauges of Officer Pataki,

Our sincere prayers and heartfelt condolences go out for you. May the grace of the Lord be showered upon you now and forever.

In His Name,

Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Chaplain, Longview Police Dept. (TX)
Presently seving as Asst. Fire Chief/Minot AFB, ND
due to Presidential call-up to active duty for War on Terror

Chaplain
Longview Police Department (TX)

"... while enroute to assist a fellow officer". We will carry on, Kristin. Please watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County Police

REST IN PEACE OFFICER PATAKI.

CHIEF MCCLUSKEY
LOCKPORT PARK DIST. POLICE

God rest you P.O. Kristin Pataki, it's always sad to lose a brother or sister, but to lose one so young is the saddest of all. May the Lord give comfort to your family in their hour of need.

P.O.M.Scheider#206
Jersey City Police Dept./Motorcycles

Gone....but not forgotten

anonymous

"Greater love hath no (wo)man than this, that a (wo)man lay down (her)his life for (her)his friends." -John 15:13

POIII K. Swanson
Montgomery County, Maryland, Police

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I am currently a member of the Honor Gaurd with our Department I will be a part of this funeral and would like to personally give my condolences to her family. God bless you......stay safe....Hatch #547

pvt. G. Hatch
United States Park Police

To Officer Pataki family and friends, our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD, FL
1959-1986

terry miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

As a police survivor (widow of Sea Isle City NJ Officer Mickey Cullinane EOW 8/26/92), the wife of a current police recruit (Montgomery County MD Police)and a resident of Montgomery County, MD, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to Officer Pataki's family, friends and co-workers. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stacy Cullinane Smith
Survivor, NJ Police Widow 8/26/92

To Officer Pataki's fiancee, family & friends,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your loved one was taken from you on the day that would have been my loved one's birthday.....except he was killed in the line of duty on October 3, 2001. No one can tell you how difficult the days ahead will be. Let your memories, photos & loved ones help you through this difficult time.
Thank you to Officer Pataki for your service to the public & desire to help your fellow officer. So sad that you made the ultimate sacrifice at such a young age. May God bless you & your family. You'll never be forgotten.

Denise L. Taylor
(Survivior - Calvin E. Taylor)

TC Denise L. Taylor
NC Highway Patrol

Our Department lost a brother in January and he is in heaven watching over us. Now Maryland-National Capital Park Police have someone in heaven watching over them and praying for their health and safety. Lord watch over her family and her fiance.

Police Officer Murph Manuel
Upper Darby Township

Officer Pataki is a true hero in every sense of the word. She gave her life while trying to save another. This noble deed will never be forgotten. May God watch over her entire family and the friends and fellow Officers that she has left behind and may He grant them strength in their time of sorrow. Though I never met Officer Pataki, she is a sister to me and to all who have vowed to protect and serve. She made the ultimate scarifice while upholding that vow, and she will always be a hero for that. May God grant you eternal rest and peace Officer Pataki.

Anonymous

To the family , friends, and fellow officers, She had so much life to live, but now patrols the streets of gold. My heartfelt condolences to you all, may God Bless all of you...Isaiah 40:31

J.V. Jackson
FCPS/Division of Law Enforcement Lexington, KY

Kristin - We did not know each other very well. But somehow I still can't believe that you're gone. You died doing the job you love. I won't forget you or the sacrifice you have made. Rest in peace, my sister. You are in a far more better place.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace, Officer Pataki. How sad for your family and friends - so very young. May God bring comfort to those who love you and are grieving. All of law enforcement grieves with your department.