Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 7, 2012

Rest In Peace my brother in blue we got it tonight we got. May god grant your family peace in time.

Corporal Paul Meacham
Caruthersville Police Dept. Mo

October 9, 2012

Thank you for giving all for the safety of your community and nation as a whole. Your sacrifice will always be remembered.

SGT Kerr, Brandon S.
United States Army - FT. Knox

October 6, 2012

Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends and the entire West Bloomfield Police Department. May you find comfort and support from those around you and from the entire community during this difficult time.

Laura & Bob Levy
Residents of West Bloomfield

September 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer O'Rourke's family, friends, and department.

Tyler
Son, nephew, and cousin to police officers

September 24, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Patrick O'Rourke and the West Bloomfield Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer O'Rourke, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

September 20, 2012

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

September 19, 2012

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

September 19, 2012

God Bless you Officer O'Rourke. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

September 18, 2012

Rip brother!

Patrol Officer
North Palm Beach

September 18, 2012

My condolences to the O'Rourke Family

(Former Deputy - Oakland County, MI )

Special Agent
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

September 16, 2012

RIP.
WBPD you did him, his wife, and your agency proud. That was one of the most moving funerals I have ever had the honor to attend. When the final radio call went out I don't think their was one dry eye, Very classy, god bless everyone of you

Lieutenant Chris Egan
Allen Park Poice

September 16, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Patrick was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer O'Rourke gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 9, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 15, 2012

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

-Author Unknown

I am honored to have worked Pat for 12 yrs and call him not only a co-worker but also a friend! You will never be forgotten 55! May you rest in Peace.

Dispatcher Smith
Milford Police/Ret WBPD Disp

September 15, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Patrick O'Rourke and to the entire West Bloomfield Police Dept. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

September 15, 2012

May god be with your wife and children. Your funeral was very beautiful today. I could clearly see that there were many people who loved you. May that love continue to grow my friend because your beautiful children will need that love to lean upon. God Bless You.... Rest in Peace

Officer Kuzdek
Fowlerville

September 14, 2012

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten nd you, Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke, are a hero. I salute you SIR, R.I.P. Brother

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia

September 14, 2012

You made the ultimate sacrifice to keep your community safe; we shall never forget your dedication, and we never know when our final day on earth shall come. Thank You Officer, and may God bless your family.

Reserve Ofc. Travis Allred, #628
LaFayette (AL) Police Department

September 13, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of PO Patrick and our support to the WBPD. Your dedication to duty and your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my brother.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special Ops

September 13, 2012

A true hero is measured by the actions taken in life. Officer Patrick O'Rourke is, and will be forever remembered as a hero. We may be so blessed to one day meet you at the gates of heaven, shake your hand and thank you for your dedication to the job and to your family.
May god wrap his loving arms around the family, friends, and fellow officers to comfort them in this enormous loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to the men and women of the West Bloomfield Township Police Department. Though we may never meet nor may we know your names, we feel your loss, and forever we will open our thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters of your agency.

Sincerely Yours,

On behalf of The Men and Women of the Mason County Sheriff’s office – Ludington Michigan.
Road Patrol and Corrections Division

Deputy Sheriff
Mason County Sheriff's Office

September 13, 2012

May you and your family find strength in knowing Officer O'Rourke is remembered with love and appreciation by citizens of West Bloomfield for his courage, commitment and professionalism.

Daavid and Shelley Goldberg
Residents of West Bloomfield

September 13, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your family, friends, and fellow officers are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Rowden

September 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Patrick O'Rourke. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and family members at this sad time. To the West Bloomfield PD I send my condolences and my prayers. I have always enjoyed the conversations and good will they shared with me and the children at the school when they stopped by to chat. I am the sister of retired Police officer John Beedle, Royal Oak PD and the aunt of Sgt Cameron Beedle of Alabama

Kay O'Brien
sister of a retired officer

September 13, 2012

You would be so proud of your wife as she stands strong for your children at this time of tragedy....R.I.P. Officer, your job here is done...

anonymous

September 13, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

September 13, 2012