Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I served with Patrick Hardesty at Marine Barracks RAF St Mawgan United Kingdom in 1985. I lost touch with Pat after I returned to the States and never saw or heard from him again. I also became a police officer after I left the Marines. I worked in Nashua New Hampshire, coming on the job in 1988 and I retired in 2009. My deepest sympathy to Pat’s family and friends over his tragic demise. He was a good Marine and I’m sure he was a good police officer. Semper Fidelis brother.

Corporal James Casey
USMC Barracks RAF St Mawgan United Kingdom

July 19, 2024

Rest in Peace!

Lead Ranger Matt Lyons
National Park Service, Traffic Management - SEKI

June 23, 2024

Pat was a good Marine and a good man. He was my Marine Officer Instructor and he set the tone for a couple of generations of U of A Marine Officers. We are better off for his contributions, yet worse off without him.

Anonymous
Fellow Marine

March 29, 2024

I was sickened to learn that your murderer was taken off of death row. A total miscarriage of justice. 20 years later, the people who had the privilege of working with you still remember you fondly. Those of us in the new generation will carry your spirit forward with us.

With you watching over us, every day is a great day to be a crime fighter.

Anonymous
Pima County Sheriff's Department

January 26, 2024

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

It’s been 20 years and still I remember that day like it was yesterday. Over the years I’ve tried to stop focusing on the fear and anguish of that day and now I focus on remembering the courage on your face, the kindness and faith in your words and the bravery in your actions. You were on guard and ready to protect.
You were and forever will be our hero. I will never forget.

Anonymous
A part of that day

May 26, 2023

Another year goes by and it feels like yesterday! What I wouldn’t give for another car bomb at Bob Dobbs!!!! Til we see each other again! Miss you buddy!!!!

Retired Squad Mate

May 26, 2023

Patrick Hardesty was my Marine Officer Instructor at the University of Arizona. He was a good man and a Marine of Marines. He trained many Marine Corps officers and had a heart to help us out. He will be honored at our reunion next week as a man of dedication and service.

Capt Jack Fairweather, USMC
USMC

October 10, 2022

Pat, hard to believe it's been 18 years. I remember meeting you when you came through the scanner at the security desk.

Gone too soon brother. We'll s each other when I get there someday...

T. Jeznach
ADOC Ret.

May 28, 2021

My friend, my buddy, my confidant!!! So hard for me even 27 years later to come to grips with losing u! I hope to reunite one day and drink a beer or 9! Not a day goes by that I don’t remember that day... It a great day to fight crime and suppress evil! I wish I could have got there 10 minutes sooner!! Keep watch over us brother!!!

Officer
TPD

September 28, 2020

Sir, you will never ever be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our country.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police - Troop D

August 4, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

May 27, 2020

Keep Watching Over Us Pat...

Sergeant
Tucson Police Department

May 26, 2020

Keep Watching Over Us Pat...

Sergeant
Tucson Police Department

May 26, 2020

Officer Hardesty rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 2, 2019

I was a young Marine 2dLt who served with Ken at MP Battalion Camp Pendleton in 1991 and I remember his enthusiasm to serve and protect. Today I'm a retired LtCol and I'm passing thorough Tucson and decided to Google him as I'm awaiting my flight - I'm deeply saddened by the loss of this fine American. May he rest in peace.

Christian Veeris
USMC

March 29, 2018

To my friend, Pat. I will forever remember your true kindness, great generosity, and good humor. God bless you and your family.

Theresa (Jauregui) Velazquez
friend from NROTC & USMC

May 30, 2016

Semper FI! Pat

LtCol Lowell Rector
USMC (Ret)

March 5, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 26, 2015

I type into this box every year, in some hopes that you can see this. I hope someday you can tell me you did. You are missed greatly, especially you barging in saying "It's a great day to be a crime fighter". Hope you are doing ok up there.

Retired
Tucson Police Dept.

May 26, 2015

Still remember all the fun at TBS, our weekend mountain bike rides all over Quantico and the impromptu "Jodies" you'd sing to break the tension. Semper Fi, Brother!

Mal Granville Captain USMC
USMC

December 21, 2014

Hi buddy. Hard to believe its been 11 years. I expect you to walk in and give us your up beat "Crime Fighter" speech. I think of you daily and miss working with you. Hope things are good over there for you. See ya soon bro.

Officer
Tucson Police

May 26, 2014

Pat, you will never be forgotten. I think of you daily and miss working with you. Sorry I'm a couple days late this year.

Retired
Tucson Police

June 2, 2013

Pat, you are still thought of often by many people. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant
Tucson PD

May 26, 2013

Ten years ago today....not a day goes by that I don't think about you and often times I still catch myself thinking, "I should call Patrick and share this with him." It's hard but life goes on.

I placed an American flag on your memorial marker at our Timberon property to honor you on Memorial Day. Semper Fi brother.

Deputy Edward Hardesty (ret)
Brother

May 26, 2013

Someone mentioned your name yesterday and it reminded me of how you use to drive all day from Camp Pendleton to Tucson to "Baker" with me that same night. You did this so you could fulfill your TPD reserve officer monthly hours. you were a Champ and only fell asleep once. I remember this because you were driving. and you thought I would not tell anyone. Miss You !!

Civilian/Former officer
Tucson Police Dept

November 16, 2012