Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 5, 2008

You are still not forgotten. God bless your family and keep watching over them.

Officer
MNC Park PD

May 5, 2008

Krissy
Tomorrow is your anniversary, 6 yrs now, but it seems like yesterday. We love you and miss you. One thing that has stayed with me is that the greatest honor you can give some one is to take what you most admire about that person and to try do the same with your life. You were an Angel in life, your work with the handicapped kids, every day in every way you touched some one.
If I can be half the person you were, I will be blessed.
As you know Fedex has sponsored the Unity Tour, but this year I will be there to send off the riders on May 9th. I hope in some way this helps to give back to those in Blue that dedicate their lives for the rest of us. Please watch over them.. Brooklyn and I love you.

Mom

May 3, 2008

Kristin,
As six years approaches since you were taken from us I hope your family finds comfort knowing that you are at peace watching over them and waiting until the day you will meet again.

Sgt. Ken Pryor
Hillsborough Twp. PD, NJ

May 1, 2008

As another year approaches we still think of you. Always.

Officer
MCP

April 25, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 18, 2008

Happy Valentines Day Kristen! Thinking of you always.

MCPD

February 14, 2008

Thankyou OFFICER PATAKI for your service and sacrifice. You are truely a blue anglel looking over all of us.GOD bless your family as they continue to remember all the good things about you. You and your family are in our prayers and you ill never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 12, 2008

as another sheepdog has left us
I know you and Brent gave him a warm welcome!
Show him the ropes.

Even though I can't recall a meeting,
I still think of you and lament your loss
and remember your sacrifice.

My prayers again go out to your family.
Rest in Peace.

Friend of MNCPP-MC
USA MP

December 20, 2007

thinking of you today

Officer
MCP

December 12, 2007

Thought of you today, and can't beleive it will be soon six years since God took you from us. I try to say a little prayer for you and your family as often as I can.Rest easy, Kristin.

dan
mnc park police

November 30, 2007

Kristin,
The years go by so fast. You are still in my thoughts. The poem dedicated to you with all shift 5 members name listed still hangs on my wall. The holiday season is almost upon us. May God give grace and strength to your family.

God bless.

Shift 5
Mont Co. Park Pd

November 2, 2007

Krissey,
It's been awhile since I visited this sight. I thought it would be easier now, but an overwhelming sadness still fills that hole in my heart and the tears still come. And of course Brooklyn is by my side trying to ease the pain. I still remember when you brought her home and tried to convince us that this rescued Pit, was part Labrador. You were always rescuing something or someone. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you, we love you and miss you.

Mom

October 10, 2007

My dear friend, Kristen. You are still missed everyday. Thank you for taking care of us. I know you have shown Luke the way and you two are making everyone up there laugh. I ask now that you and Luke show Bucky the ropes up there. He's a comedian just like you were. Take care of him and Luke for me will ya! Love you always.

September 20, 2007

Kristin, I have many fond memories of you from elementary school through high school. I remember your fun birthday parties and your love of animals. Even though we lost touch after high school and 13 years have passed, I still remember you fondly and am sad to know that you are no longer with us. My best friend Jill passed away from leukemia on Thanksgiving. Please look after her. Thank you. Sincerely, Stefanie (Roberts) Williams

A friend from childhood

July 31, 2007

Kristin.... Meet up with Brent. Have a good laugh. Tell him "nice shirt!"

We miss you both.

Police Officer
Maryland

June 13, 2007

I can’t believe five years has passed since your death. I can’t help but think where you would be now, in your career and personal life. Would you be at Special Opps, maybe K-9------married, with kids? Although we have all gone about our lives, we will never forget you and the sacrifice you made- NEVER.

Rest easy Kristin.

Love always, Shift 5

May 15, 2007

Kristin,
I said a prayer for you and your family as I looked at your name on the wall tonight at the vigil.
Rest well my sister in blue.

Police Officer
Montgomery County, MD

May 13, 2007

Kristin,

It's hard to believe that five years have passed since you were taken from us. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday that we were working together. I think of you and your family often, especially this time of the year. You are missed dearly by all of us.

Anonymous

May 7, 2007

Kristin, 5 years have passed, but rest assured, you are not forgotten. Kristin, last week, I lost another co-worker, Luke. He was on my shift. I now have to struggle with his loss, just like I've struggled with yours all these years. Please give me the strength to get through this. I know you have been watching over me these past 5 years. I am now blessed to have 2 angels in heaven watching over me. Take care of Luke up there for me. I miss you.

PO3 S. Law
MCPD

May 6, 2007

Five years have passed since you were called away from duty and you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let your memory die. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 4, 2007

Officer Pataki on this the fifth aniversary of your untimely death, you sister, are not forgotten. I want to thank you for your service and dedication. As you patrol the golden streets of Heaven, keep watch over us. To the family of this hero, My heartfelt condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you always.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem PD

May 4, 2007

5 years ago today...you and your family will not be forgotten.

Officer
MNC Park Police

May 4, 2007

Kristin,
I cannot believe 5 years have gone by. You are still in our hearts and memories.
I hope that you have met up with Luke and that you're both looking down and protecting the rest of us on duty.

Mrs. Pataki-
Please know that your police family thinks of you often. We love you and are here for you.

Rest in peace Kristin, Heros never die.

Officer
MCP

May 4, 2007

Officer Pataki you are a hero. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my sister on this the fifth anniversary of the end of your watch. You will not be forgotten.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 4, 2007