Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

September 24, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

September 24, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Patrick, you area true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Officer McDonald, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

September 24, 2008

Thank you Officer McDonald for your service and sacrifice, you area HERO, and will never be forgotten.. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends today and always... Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

September 24, 2008

To the Family of officer Patrick McDonald
My heart goes out to the family of Patrick, I want you to know that he is included in my prayers, my thoughts are with the family, although I don't know them, God will take good care of him, and always keep him safe. God bless all of you, and know you are not alone, I will have a special prayer for him, Sunday at my church. My sympathy is with you and all the officers who want to protect this city. Thank You

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Thank you for your service. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten.

Julie
Friend of Michael C. Weigand, Jr. EOW 09.14.08

September 24, 2008

Thank you for your service. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten.

Julie
Friend of Michael C. Weigand, Jr. EOW 09.14.08

September 24, 2008

My heart goes out to all those who love you and are feeling your loss, including your blue family. Let them feel your constant presence and see the difference that you made in this world.......Heroes live forever.

Meridith Jensen
Wife of CSPD Sgt Jeff Jensen

September 24, 2008

May you Rest in Peace and may The Lord comfort and strengthen your loved ones as they face life without your physical presence.

Mom of a Correctional Officer

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 24, 2008

Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

September 24, 2008

Thank you for your service sir, you are a hero. You will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Rest in peace sir, you have served your community and country well.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON (Ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

September 24, 2008

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

September 24, 2008

Thank you for your service, Sir. It leaves such a deep sadness in me to loose yet another officer from our city this year. To Officer MCDonald and all the police who serve my city, from the deepest part of my heart...THANK YOU, for protecting my family and my neighbors. God rest.

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

September 24, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 24, 2008

Please rest in peace safe in the arms of our Lord. Thank you for your service and you will never be forgotten.

May God's peace surround your family and co-workers and bring them comfort during this terrible time.

Deborah Erwin
Daughter of Deputy Sheriff Slayton EOW 1-24-78

September 24, 2008

To Officer McDonald's family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers as you face these difficult times. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. God bless you all. Rest in peace Officer McDonald, we will not forget...

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

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Thank you for your dedication and bravery. My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police

September 24, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer McDonald’s family as well as the members of the Philadelphia Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

September 24, 2008

God Bless Brother.

PO Soto
NYPD

September 24, 2008

RIP Brother Patrick,

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( RET. )
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

September 24, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice OFFICER MCDONALD, you are a true hero for us all to look up too. You were part of a elite unit and worked the worst neighborhoods brings peace to the few citizens who needed it. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace with all of our heros who have gone before you and look over us as we will carry on in your name

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

September 24, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

September 24, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 24, 2008