Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another senseless end to a wonderful brother. May you rest in peace and may your family and friends find comfort in knowing you died while helping others.

Ptl. John Novak
Lakewood P.D. NJ

September 23, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. At least one of your killers got what they deserved, may the other rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

September 23, 2008

Rest In Peace!

Lieutenant Johnny Overby
Morehead City PD, NC

September 23, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

September 23, 2008

Officer Patrick McDonald will FOREVER be a hero. He will live forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew him, as well as those who know of his sacrifice. Justice will be served and a soldier of justice will be rewarded in heaven.
God speed Officer Patrick McDonald. Your brothers and sisters will walk the beat with your selflessness as a reminder of why they walk.

LEO Wife and Mom, Florida

September 23, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
Another wonderful person killed in the blink of an eye because another person has no value for life. What a tragedy
Hopefully these simple words will help all who knew PO McDonald during the dark days ahead
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

September 23, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Fidoe
Twinsburg, Ohio Police Department

September 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Brothers and Sisters in the Phila PD and the McDonald Family. Rest in peace brother.

Off. Bill Battista #509
Narberth PD(PA)

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We have your watch from here.

Master Deputy Sheriff Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

September 23, 2008

I am just a mother of a future police officer, keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. God has welcomed you into his into his fold, may your soul rest in the loving comfort and peace he has promised us all.

Mother of a future police officer

September 23, 2008

thank you for your service sir. rest in peace

Biro
son of deputy

September 23, 2008

Pat, God bless you and thank you for your service. You and your family will be in my prayers. Your sacrifice will not go unforgotten.
To the McDonald's, I am truly sorry for your loss.

Det. Brian Grant
New Castle County PD (DE)

September 23, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones during this very trying time. Keep watch over all of your loved ones and those close to you and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

P.O. Mac
MPDC

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Sir.

PSC3791
PA State Constables office

September 23, 2008

My heart is truly broken again! I just came from visiting Howards resting place and decided to check the ODMP. My prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of this brave Officer! I will keep his partner in my prayers as well. I wish I could do something more....we cry with you!!!

KATHY STEVENSON WIFE OF
HOWARD K. STEVENSON EOW1/9/05

September 23, 2008

To Officer McDonald's family, fellow officers and citizens of Philadelphia:

We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Officer McDonald. Such a brave young man and what a terrible loss to your family and city. Please know that people are praying for you all. Though we don't know you personally, we share your pain.

Deepest sympathy,
Sad in Mohrsville

Anonymous

September 23, 2008

I never had a chance to meet P/O Mcdonald however i was one of the officers on the scene after he was shot. I couldnt stop the tears from fallen down my face as I watched yet another one of my fellow officers and brother, fallen down.My heart goes out to his family and my god bless him.

P/O Boone
Philadelphia Police Dept

September 23, 2008

Another tragic event for the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department. My heart goes out to Officer McDonald's family and friends. I pray that our Lord watchs over you during this tragic time. Officer McDonald, you are a "True American Hero" and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest now in peace my friend, you've earned it! God bless you, God bless and protect the Philadelphia Police Department and God bless and protect America.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 23, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother,and to the members of the Philly PD im sorry for youre loss.

Officer
Phoenix Police Department

September 23, 2008

Another HERO lost due to a senseless tragedy! THANK YOU, Officer McDonald, for protecting US. You are and will always be our HERO! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

September 23, 2008

The recruits of Session 45 send our condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer McDonald. Please accept this reflection as a token of our appreciation. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in Peace

Session 45
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Schenectady, NY

September 23, 2008

R.I.P brother...your work is done here and all the respect in the world goes out to you and your department. You put yourself in harms way every day for the City of Philadelphia and you will never be forgotten for it.
My condolences to your family and your department....

T.L.E #23
BERKS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

September 23, 2008

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the Philadelphia Police Department. May you Rest in Peace.

Trooper
New York State Police

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Officer McDonald. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer Nelson Marti
New York State Park Police-Taconic Region

September 23, 2008