Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the McDonald family, friends and co-workers. I am deeply hurt by yet another Philadelphia police officer who has been killed in the line of duty, but this particular police officer hurts more because I knew Pat personally. He was a kind hearted, care free individual who loved being a police officer. Thank you Pat for protecting me and all of Philadelphia, you will be deeply missed. Rest in peace Pat for you are a true hero......

philadelphia citizen
concerned citizen

September 30, 2008

Although I did not know Officer McDonald I wanted to offer my condolences to his family and the Philadelphia Police Dept. I know how dangerous your jobs are every day protceting the City of Philadelphia. Thank You Officer McDonald and the Police Dept for all your hard work. May God Bless every one of you and watch over you.

Anonymous

September 30, 2008

Today you are laid to rest. God Bless you, Patrick. We will keep the streets safe while you keep your eye on us. God speed and know that you are a true hero.
To the brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Dept., no words can accurately express my sympathy for you. Too many taken in such a short time. It's a disgrace, but please know that your brothers and sisters in blue everywhere are praying for you all.
John 15:13
Fraternally yours,
Ofc. Shannon Gallagher #4542

Patrol officer Shannon Gallagher
Lower Gwynedd Township Police Dept.

September 30, 2008

As Officer Varley of the 17th Dst says We will never slow down and only get stronger! Rally us all Brother McDonald,You make us stronger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!To the Philadelphia Police Department-God Speed.

Officer/Central City Precinct
Phoenix PD

September 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers remain with the Philadelphia Police Department and the family of Officer McDonald and all those that came before him. This senseless violence I will never understand, but can only hope and pray it will end. Rest in peace Officer McDonald, your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here.

Citizen
Former police dispatch/ current police recruit

September 29, 2008

SIR.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
REST IN PEACE
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

SCO W. DALIZ
NJDOC

September 29, 2008

Pat grew up with my older brother, so I knew him my whole life. He impacted my life as far back as I can remember, and now his bravery and honor will continue to impact it forever.
Rest in peace, Pat. I'll miss your smile, and I'll miss seeing you in your sunglasses by my brother's pool.

Katie
friend

September 29, 2008

Bless you sir, and may God watch over your family.

Rick F.
Ret co

September 29, 2008

My heart goes out to the family and friends of my brother in blue.

Corporal James T. Smithers #7705
City of Havre de Grace Police MD

September 29, 2008

I write this before the day you are laid to rest. I can't believe we are saying good bye to another "boy in blue", when is this city going to wake up. When are the judges going to wake up and make these criminals accountable for their actions and stop holding their hand and helping them continue in their illegal ways. It's time to start throwing the books at these criminals and leaving in the cages they belong. Godspeed Officer McDonald, may you Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

September 29, 2008

Truly tragic, truly a hero. It is small solace that the insect that took your life paid for it with his own. My thoughts and prayers to your family and your brother and sister officers in Philly PD, this has been a year of unimaginable loss for your dept. Watch over those of us who remain as we carry on with the mission you were so clearly dedicated to. God Bless.

PO 947
SCPD NY

September 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer McDonald and his family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and help you through this very difficult time.

Trish
Sister of Police Officer

September 29, 2008

My heart goes out to Officer Patrick McDonald and his family.
I cannot tell you how much it breaks my heart to have to say good-bye to another of our city's officers.

Kelli Fields
Citizen

September 29, 2008

To our Philadelphia Brothers and Sisters in blue,

We are very saddened to hear of Officer McDonald'd untimely passing. The circumstances that surround his death should be an outrage to all in Philadelphia and in citizens nationwide.

We send our our deepest sympathies and condolences to the McDonald Family and to the Philadelphia Police Department as well. Officer McDonald will not be forgotten.

Indiana State Police

Sgt. Curt J. Durnil
Indiana State Police

September 29, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE.

P.O.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT. 011TH DIST.

September 29, 2008

God Bless Officer Patrick McDonald and his family. May God Bless all that serve and protect the people of this nation.

Kathleen Ringler

September 29, 2008

Rest in peace officer McDonald. You are a true hero. My condolences to the family and friends of Officer McDonald and the Phila PD. May the Lord be with you and comfort you all during this difficult time.
JOHN 15:13

Anonymous

September 29, 2008

On behalf of all the men and women of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Patrick Mc Donald. Thank you Officer Mc Donald for your service and sacrifice.

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother we'll take it from here.

Corporal Scott Keenum
Vice President, FWPOA

September 29, 2008

Pat,
You were TRULY one of Philly's finest! Thanks for the oppurtunity and privilge to know and supervise you. SMILE- You have earned a right to be in Heaven.

Lieuetenant
Phila. Highway Patrol

Lieutenant John Hearn
Philadelphia Highway Patrol

September 29, 2008

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPT.IN A MIGHTY WAY

R/CAPT.WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE,JAX.FL

September 29, 2008

My reflection on Pat was; he was a outstanding cop. He was a go getter yet had a soft spot in his heart. From what I have heard, he spent many hours with the children of his neighborhood and was a excellent football player for our Blue Flames. His death is such a tragedy and it has put a gigantic hole in our department. I have spent 18 1/2 years as a patrolman, and I have seen my fair share of what has become of the city. But for all it's worth; we, as Philly cops, will continue our watch, just as Pat has. We will not tire nor will we fail. Rest well brother, we'll take it from here. Blessings to the McDonald family, Pat will forever be; in your minds, hearts and souls. Thank you, Pat, for being one of us.

P/O Robert Varley
PPD, 17th. Dst.

September 28, 2008

Thank you, Officer McDonald, for your service to the people of Pennsylvania and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

September 28, 2008

God Bless you!!

Correctional Officer Heiden
Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

September 28, 2008

It was a honor to share the football field with you.
Rest in peace brother. May God bless those you left behind.

Lt Kenneth C. Moore
Orlando Fire/Orlando Guardians

September 28, 2008

Dear Officer McDonald,

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Your loss will lay heavy on their hearts for the rest of their lives.

My family is also a police family and in the end you wonder if the job is worth all the pain. Chicago has just lost another good officer today, may you both find peace.

Carol Gordon
Mother of Chgo. PO Michael P. Gordon EOW 8-8-04

September 28, 2008