Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the wife, kids, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Maher my heart and prayers are with you all. May these children of this fine officer know always what a true HERO their dad is. Rest in peace Officer Maher.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/02

You are a true HERO! My thoughts go out to your family, friends and fellow Officers! Also, thanks to the Brother for stepping up and holding on to the suspect until Officers could arrive on scene!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY

"Officer Maher had served with the Federal Way Police Department for seven months and had previously served in Hawaii for seven years with the Honolulu Police Department. Prior to that he served for 20 years in the United States Coast Guard."

"The greatest among you will be your servant." ~Mat 23:11

A life of service is what Officer Maher lived. He is truly great among men and he died serving. On behalf of the FBI Agents Association, a salute him.

I pray for God's comfort on his family, friends and colleagues.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Agents Association

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

To the family, friends & co-workers of Officer Maher:

My family's prayers are focused on you & your loss. Thank you Officer Maher for protecting our community with all you had to give.

citizen
SeaTac, WA

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.
You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

To the family of Officer Patrick Maher and the Officer Patrick Maher , your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieves with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To all my brothers and sisters, please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

"Final Inspection"


The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."



Author Unknown




Rest in Peace.
A Brother in Blue

Anonymous

To the family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer Maher: My heart is heavy today to learn of the heroic feat that saved two lives, but sacrificed the life of an excellent police officer. Thank you Patrick Maher for your service and your sacrifice - may you rest in peace, and may your family be comforted in knowing that you are with God.

Cheryl Varner
Daughter of R.W. Varner, Jr. (eow 01/02/89)

To the family of my fellow brother,

Our hearts continue to bleed over the loss of another brother, our prayer's are with you and wish you all the comfort you can find. Just know that your husband and daddy is a hero and he will NEVER be forgotten. It's not good bye, it's "Until we meet again". Go and rest now my brother, we've got the watch now.

Walter GOUVEIA MPO-M
Honolulu Police Dept/District-7

I am shocked and deeply saddened by Patrick's death. He was a fine police officer here and I'm sure he was doing a great job in Federal Way as well.

My deepest condolences go out to Patrick's family and his fellow Federal Way officers. We at HPD missed him when he left but were happy he was able to find an opportunity in Washington state.

Patrick, you have served the people of Honolulu and Federal Way well. Rest in peace, friend. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous
Honolulu Police Dept.

My heart goes out to the family, well see each other some day brother. Officer Maher 10-42 eternally.

Officer
Beech Mtn. Police Dept.

Pat and I have been friends for 20 years beginning with our Coast Guard days at Beach Haven. He was a great friend and a better man. I will miss him terribly and will pray for his wife and kids.
My thoughts are also with the other officers at Federal
Way P.D. Rest in Peace buddy

Off. M. Brilakis
Coral Springs, Fl P.D.

Rest in Peace Officer Maher. My prayers are with your family agency and friends. God Bless and Rest in Peace!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

My deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Maher and the Federal Way Police Department. We have lost a hero. While I did not know Officer Maher, I know several FWPD officers and have friends who serve with neighboring agencies, so it is sad to hear the news of another officer's death.

My prayers are with you.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Maher's family and agency. You are a hero. Gods speed.

Officer J.T. Kenderesi
Lacey Police Department

Rest in peace, bro.

Officer R. Law
Sacramento Police Department

Three heros in one day!! I feel sick!! It makes me sad what the world has turned into. This needs to stop!!
To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Maher,
My heart goes out to you!! I can't even begin to explain how I feel right now, shock, disbelief, and ANGER!!!!! I wish I could do something to help ease your pain, I know how BAD it hurts, I have been there!! Words won't take your pain away, so all I can do is tell you that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Lean on God and eachother for comfort. Hold tight to your memories, that way he will live forever. He IS and will ALWAYS be a hero!! Thanks for a job well done, good and faithful servant!!
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

Our community has lost a hero. Thank you Officer Maher for serving our great community. Thank you Officer Maher for protection the citizens of Federal Way!!! May God Bless your family and fellow Federal Way Officers. You are now safe up in heaven, watching down over all your fellow officers.

To all officers.....stay safe out there and God Bless You!!!

Anonymous

Officer Maher,
May you rest in peace and god bless you and your family. Although I didn't know you...I feel like I did...we have the watch.

Officer B. Rader
Edgewood Police Department

To the Family and Friends of Officer Maher:

May God bless you and give you peace during this most difficult time. Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Maher... and the Federal Way Police Department..... our hearts and prayers are with you all......Thank you for a job well done Patrick ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests..

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

Thank you for your sacrifice blue angel. Enjoy the ride home.

Anonymous