Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

it has been two years and we all still miss you. in fact we were laughing about "pat" stories in the lunch room yesterday.you would be very proud of your mom. she is very very strong person. keep watching over us pat.

bpd

December 6, 2006

Pat,

Well it has been 2 long years since that tragic day. I think of you often and pray for your family alot. You are really missed. Please watch over us and protect us until we meet again.

Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright
Former Markham PD Sergeant

November 27, 2006

Pat,
Another Thanksgiving has passed. Every year I will have you on my mind and in my heart! I know that you are happy up there and you are with us during the holidays. I couldn't help but think of you during the thanksgiving prayer. I am SO thankful to of had you in my life, even if it was for a short while. Rest in peace,
A.O.M.M
Christina

November 26, 2006

Sleep safe with Our Lord until the chain links again.

November 25, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your end of watch. You have to be very proud of your mother who has dedicated her life to your memory and helping other police families. I know her pain and what she lives with every day and how her life has been changed forever. Continue to keep watch over her and all your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

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

November 25, 2006

I miss you alot!!! I know we all do, but it can't be said enough... You're forever in our hearts!

November 16, 2006

Miss you much !!!

November 12, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 9, 2006

Hi Pat,
Hmmm…lets see…where do I start…Remember Trenty? I am his girlfriend. I have never met you, but I have heard and hear Trent, your mom and friends talk about you and your crazy ways. I now know so much about you…that it almost seems like I knew you.
But I just wanted to stop by and say Hi and yeah the golf outing this year went really well, this was my first year experiencing it - there were so many people it was amazing! …it rained for about an hour at the start…but then the sun came up, everything cleared up and it was bright all over again. Your mom and Jan did a great job organizing the outing. I gotta tell you - your Mom is such an awesome person and I am so glad I got to know her. She’s just amazing!

Well Pat, I gotta go…will try and write to you more often.

Take care and watch over your family and friends. I almost feel funny saying this…but I miss you and I really wish we had gotten to meet…your mom said that if we had met, we would have been good friends …but I am sure one day we will..

Love ya
Diana

October 4, 2006

PAT, THE GOLF OUTING WAS GREAT. WE HAD A CRAZY AZZ TEAM (ALEX, JESSE, PEREZ, ART, & ME). IT DOWN POURED FOR THE FIRST 4 HOLES. ALEX WAS SPINNING THE GOLF CART AROUND AND PEREZ & ME HIT MUD PUDDLES. WE WERE SOAKED. IT DRIED UP TO BE A GREAT OUTING . WE THEN JOURNEYED TO WAYNE'S FOR THE AFTER PARTY. BOB WAS SMASHED AND WAS HAVING A GREAT TIME. JESSE AND I CARRIED HIM INTO THE BAR. YOUR MOM WAS ALSO IN A GREAT MOOD. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE HER LIKE THAT. TYPE U LATER. MISS U PAL!!!

ADAM

September 27, 2006

Well Pat, we made it through the 2nd annual golf outing. You'd be so proud of your mom and dad for all their hard work. And your moms "sister" Jan. :) I wasn't able to be a part of it last year but man did I get to see first hand what the outcome is from all of their planning. It may have poured just as the golf tournament began at noon but the skies eventually cleared and everyone had a great time. Maybe you and Nuge played a few holes yourselves? Dan and the rest of Big Daddy's Boneyard paid tribute to you through awesome music that you would have loved! Wayne's was packed with people who definitely smiled and remembered!

Love and miss you...

Jennifer

September 26, 2006

Wanted to stop in and leave a reflection to let you know I was thinking about you today and also your Mom. What a wonderful lady she is. It's terrible that we have to meet wonderful people this way, being parents of a fallen officer. I know she thinks of you every hour of every day and if she could, she would change places with you in a heartbeat if she could as I would for my son
Michael Patrick so that you could both be back her pursuing your careers and be with your loved ones. You are both heroes and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones, wrap your wings around them to help protect them. Will stop in again soon.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael Patrick Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

September 16, 2006

just wanted to drop a note and say...we all miss you very much...the golf outing is coming up soon and i am sure it will be a great time..

August 31, 2006

PB,
Some how it seemed strange writing the "2nd Annual Officer Patrick Righi-Barnard Memorial Golf Outing" on the letters I sent out last week. How could you have been gone that long. I miss you as much today as did the day I lost you. But this golf outing which helps fund you scholarship program gives me a great deal of happiness. Your friend at Burbank PD, Alex, Roger, Adam - they'll all be there. So will Brett, Spider, Shane, Todd as well as other EIU friends. Trent and the Tyra brothers should be there too.
I know that you will be with us-with the group that will be there we really do need you to watch over us.
You are forever in my heart and always on my mind.
Love ya!

Cathy Barnard
Mom

August 18, 2006

I had Reserve weekend this past weekend. Many of the pj's were presented awards. I thought of you as I was melting in the Florida heat...I smiled knowing your award is way greater than we can imagine here on earth! God Bless your family! Looking onward, looking forward to seeing you again. Smiles, Tara

"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die"

Tara
friend

August 7, 2006

Hi Pat!

Just wanted to take a minute and say hi. Megan [Tyra] got married last Saturday. Can you believe it?! It was pretty tough but I know you were there with Nuge watching over everything. We were sharing stories at the reception about how Brad and Megan got together and we laughed about Nugie's wedding. Trent passed out and left you roomless so you and Brad had to crash with me. We had such a great time that weekend! I miss you so much but am forever thankful I have such wonderful memories of you. Thanks for looking out for all of us. Take care.

Jennifer

July 25, 2006

Pat,
I went to a new church today! I went to the "old" one for my entire 30 years. It's amazing. I can't tell anyone how wonderful it was today.I really loved being there. I know that you were saved and I know that you had beliefs that were amazing. I wish you were still here and that you could bring your loved ones there. It's so moving. People are REAL just like you! Believe it our not it's called Parkview christian..... PARKVIEW! It's so up and coming it even has it's own web site! There were 200 people there today maybe more........ I said a prayer for you and your family and friends. It's amazing how open armed these people are, you walk in the door and they shake your hand and SMILE.... Just like you would do! :)
Thinking of you,
Christina

July 23, 2006

JUST THINKING OF YOU BRO, THOUGHT I'D TYPE A LINE OR TWO. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY SINCE OF LIVE 3 BUILDINGS OVER FROM OUR OLD ONE. YOUR MOM CAME BY AND SAW IT WITH MIKE'S KIDS AWHILE AGO. JUST KEEP AN EYE ON ALL OF US IN BLUE!! MISS U!!

ADAM T.
PD MIDLOTHIAN IL.

July 16, 2006

Happy 4th P.B.
I still miss you everyday!

July 3, 2006

PB,

Will miss you always but trying hard to find a new purpose to my life. Not a days goes by that I do not think of you -most of the time with a smile - but still lots of tears. The families of other Fallen Officers are of great help to me-they are about the only people who truly understand the pain. We attended a cookout this weekend with our new friends - laughter laced with tears - "Concerns of Police Survivors" has become my new passion. I have become a Trustee for the IL C.O.P.S. - I hope to be of help to other families who suffer the lose of their police officer. I need to create someting positive out of this terrible loss.
As you know,you are always in my heart,
MOM

July 2, 2006

Pat,
?I got to be in the paper when we were in
Spingfield!I miss very bad.

Austin

July 2, 2006

Pat,

It's the forth of july weekend and I just wanted to say that I thought of you a lot this weekend. My husband is a fireman and they honored the police and fire on Thursday evening. They had the bagpipes (I remember that you loved them) They had a vetern raise the flag while he was playing the pipes.... We honored you!!! Afterwards it was followed by fireworks to beautiful music. I just sat there and smiled at you.... It's amazing how one person can change someones life. Thank you for the chance to be a part of your life. May you Rest in peace.
Christina

Friend

July 2, 2006

not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. i will miss you always.

June 10, 2006

Just thinking of you this weekend. I know that it has been some time now since you left us but I can still remember you and smile/laugh at all the crazy things you did................ Remember Gerdy? :) I miss you.
Your Friend always.

May 28, 2006

Pat,

Grandpa reminded me of you today. He had his gun magazines that he saved for you. Who will be so happy to have them?

May 25, 2006