Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am the daughter of Dennis McElderry, i visit this website as much as i can to leave reflections for other officers. Everytime i do i cry remembering those who put their lives on the line for our saftey. That was their job, and they all did so well. Reading these reflections probably really get you some people but in a way it helps me because i helps me to truly understand who my dad was to many people. I hope this website does the same for you all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and Family

Jennifer Daughter of Dennis McElderry
bloomfield Ia

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF TPR. PATTERSON. A VERY TRAGIC ACCIDENT. A PROFESSIONAL WHO DIED DOING HIS JOB. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

True heros are never forgotten. Rest brother. We will continue to honor you with our deeds.

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

So sorry to hear about the loss of Trooper Patterson. My heart goes out to his family, friends and co-workers. You see, I understand how it feels to have your heart broken by losing someone in the line of duty. My first husband was also a state trooper who was killed on duty and he was also one of the troopers that I dispatched for. Take it from me, always let those that you love know it and make amends with those that you love before it's too late. May God bless and keep all of you and help you through this tragedy. Without him, I never would have made it through the days following my trooper's death.

Wife of State Trooper and former wife of slain State Trooper

Wife of NC State Trooper

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this brave man. May his children always know what a hero he was. Know that he is now keeping watch from above. Rest in Peace Trooper Patterson

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Trooper Patterson, our prayers our with your family. We will not forget you brother.

Trooper
PSP

Rest in peace Brother. God bless you and your family.

Officer Peter N. Sidoti
Coconino County Sheriff's Office

ALL OF OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF TROOPER PATTERSON AND OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE. WE WILL ALL STEP RIGHT TO CLOSE THE GAP BUT BRIAN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER W.R. UNDERWOOD
ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPT. VA

Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family and friends of Trooper Patterson. May God Bless you and give you strength and understanding at this time.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor
EOW 09-14-02

To Trooper Patterson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you..

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

THIS TROOPER SAVED MY LIFE I HAD FALLEN INTO THE RIVER IN THE COLD OF WINTER,I WAS HAVING TROBLE GETTING BACK TO SHORE,HE DOVE INTO THE FREEZING COLD WATER AND PULLED ME OUT...I CAN'T BELEVE HE IS GONE...MAY HE GO TO HEAVEN AND REST IN PEASE FOREVER

CHRIS GRIFFIN FRANKLIN, PA. 16323

Dear Trooper Patterson, GOD speed brother. You will always be remembered for who you were and what you did for law enforcement. Once a brother, always a brother. Our prayers and love go out to your family and agency.

Chief Steve Guibord, Naples Police.
Inv. Jackie Guibord, (ret) Provo Police, SISB.

Chief Steven C. Guibord
Naples Police Department, Utah

this is really sad that they lost another good trooper,may the brother in blue rest in peace forever,the last trooper they lost out of that unit was roark ross may 15 1986..it was sad to see him go to may they both rest in peace forever

lt. joe miller
cranberry mall security officer,cranberry pa.

I am always saddened to hear of a Law Officers passing, my prayers go out to the Family, friends, and fellow officers of Trooper Brian A. Patterson during this delicate time.

God Bless your soul dear Brother...

Officer Glenn McGloughlin
King County Jail

MY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. TROOPER PATTERSON MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY.

W.R. DYCUS
RINGGOLD GA. P.D.

Rest easy, Troop. Your time has come to serve at a higher level. May God comfort your family/friend's at this time of need.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

God Bless Trooper Brian A. Patterson and his family for he will be missed by all that knew him. My heart goes out to Brian's wife and children.

Chief of Police Bryan D. Phelps
Sweden Twp Police - Potter Co.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the passing of this trooper. Thank you for your service and for the ultimate sacrifice that you gave.....may your son always remember you with pride and may your memory always be honored...................John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

May the Lord Bless and keep the family and friends of this Trooper. May The Lord strengthen and protect the Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, as they live up to their creed, and protect with all of us, with the Honor of the Force.

Psalm 91

former member
Richmond Virginia Police

Rest in peace brother. We will not forget you.

State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Rest easy. Your family is in our prayers. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and your brothers stand proud.

Once a Statie, always a Statie.

Fellow Trooper
PSP

God Speed Brother Prayers for your loved ones

STATE TROOPER K-9
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

The streets are all lined
By Policemen today
For one of our own
Has been taken away.
The badges we wear
Shining brightly so well
Are blackened today
For a comrade who fell
The feelings are deep
And are mixed to a man
The death of a friend
Is a hard think to stand.


The hearse passes by
With all heads staring straight
Our eyes water now
For we all know our fate
With hearts weighted down
With both sorrow and pain
We say our farewell
'til we meet him again
The public we serve
Also out in full force
To pay their respects
To a policeman of course.


We see so much grief
In our everyday toil,
But nothing compares
To the ride to the soil.
For when we had laid
Our companion away
We realise the chance
That we take every day
We work on the streets
By both day and by night
With never a thought
That we could lose the fight.


The pain of this day
And the sorrow will pass
Tomorrow will come
But the memories will last.
We won't soon forget
Of our dear fallen friend
We buried today
To the Lord did we sent.
We'll always remember
That way that he tried
The goodness he showed
And the way that he died.


Our job is our love
And tomorrow we too
Put our lives on the line
Just as he did for you
And wherever you are
And whatever you do
Remember us now
The policeman in blue.

Condolences to the family of Trooper Patterson...
Our thoughts are with you......
RIP

NSW Police Sydney AUSTRALIA

God Bless Trooper Patterson. Thoughts are with the Pennsylvania State Police and to the family of Trooper Patterson. Rest in peace brother we have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department