Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER O'ROURKE. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER O'ROURKE, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 10, 2012

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, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is 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 to 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 a 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 you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"
(Author Unknown

Jerry Murray

September 10, 2012

We are extremely shocked and saddened by this tragedy that hit so close to home. May Christ Jesus wrap His loving arms around Officer O'Rourke. We are praying for comfort and peace to his family. Thank you for your service Sir, rest in peace.

Ed Gulick
Citizen and LEO supporter

September 10, 2012

Rest in peace Brother O'Rourke.

James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Dept.

September 10, 2012

My heart goes out to the family, friends and Brothers and Sisters in Blue who grieve the loss of Officer O'Rourke. Rest in Peace Officer O'Rourke.

Dianne Miller
Mother of two Police Officers

September 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and co-workers. I pray for peace and comfort as you travel this difficult journey.

Denise Scarbrough, Surviving Spouse
Sgt. Michael A. Scarbrough EOW 2/9/05

September 10, 2012

Rest with the Angels Officer O'Rourke. Your dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

September 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer O'Rourke's family, friends and my brothers and sisters in blue.

Detective Jodi Gonterman
Albuquerque Police Department (grew up in West Bloomfield)

September 10, 2012

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

September 10, 2012

Prayers for Family, Friends & Co-workers.

Keith Miller, Sr. Trooper (Retired)
Oregon State Police

September 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

September 10, 2012

God Bless

Dave
None

September 10, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your years of heroic service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer O'Rourke in this time of tragic loss.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

September 10, 2012

Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take your watch in heaven we'll take care of it down here. May God bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort. God will avenge my brother.

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Rev. Carlos Stapleton
JCSO, Chaplain Fairview VFD

September 10, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 10, 2012

Prayers for you my Brother in Blue as you've left us too early.
No words can be said to bring you back but know we are here for your family.
RIP Officer O'Rourke.

Ofc. Rob Treviño
Clinton Police Dept. (MI)

September 10, 2012

God Bless Officer O'Rourke and his wife and his four children, and his Comrades on the police force. May he rest in peace.

Don Golden

September 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer O'Rourke's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

September 10, 2012

RIP Brother. May god watch over you and your family.

DUSM R. Watson
United States Marshals Service

September 10, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

September 10, 2012

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. We’ll take it from here.

Capt. James W. Moore
Gardner, KS Police Dept.

September 10, 2012

RIP. Thank you for everything you have done.

Lauren Spinosi(girlfriend of Sgt Durant)
Royal Oak Police Department

September 10, 2012

GOD BLESS OFFICER PATRICK O'ROURKE, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING HE IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE. ANOTHER OFFICER DOWN.....ANOTHER NAME ADDED TO AN EVER GROWING LIST.........

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)

September 10, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in peace. And thank you to his family for always supporting him.

Sgt Ron Durant #231
Royal Oak Police Department

September 10, 2012

Thoughts and prayers specific to the family of Officer O'Rourke. The entire Community, State and Nation suffer during such a tragic event.

Deputy Troy Covert
Lapeer County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2012