Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you now rest in peace. Thank you for your service, and ultimate sacrifice.

I wish I could've been there with you on that fateful day.

Your extended law enforcement family will take the watch from here.

My deepest prayers go to your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.

Retired Police Corporal
Michigan

February 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

February 5, 2013

RIP Police Officer Patty Parete, Sister of the badge, may God bring peace to your Family, Friends and Department.

Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department

February 5, 2013

Rest, sister.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 5, 2013

Thank You for your service fellow sister

Ptl Patricia Sherwood
Ridley Twp, Pa

February 5, 2013

Rest now mys sister in blue. May God give your family strength and peace at this very difficult time. Thank you for your service above and beyond the call of duty. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Susan Pinto Tulino
City Of Yonkers NY P.D

February 5, 2013

Police Officer Patty Parete, during your tour of duty you served your city and community with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we have it from here. To the family of Police Officer Patty Parete, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Buffalo Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. For over six years you fought a good fight young lady, rest now. Fair Winds and Following Seas Sister.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

February 5, 2013

You showed the S.O.B. you weren't letting him win for 7 years but the fight is now over. May he die in prison and rot in hell as you wing your way to Heaven.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Sister.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

February 5, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Police Officer Patricia Parete; and the Buffalo Police Department. R.I.P. Officer Parete,

Wm Jean P. Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

February 5, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Parete.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

February 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with those who cared for you as you suffered from the injuries received while serving your community. You have now joined the heroes who have gone on before you - and your suffering has come to an end. Rest in Peace.

Retired Colorado Police Chief

February 5, 2013

Officer Parete, thank you so very much for your service. You lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one. My thoughts are with your family, friends, co-workers, agency, and community. Again, thank you.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

February 5, 2013

RIP MAM...

TROOPER CHRIS ADAMS
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 4, 2013

May you patrol the gates of heaven, Thanks for your service officer. Each time an officer falls it takes a piece of society as a whole and makes me realize the dangers we face...R.I.P.

POLICE OFFICER KHARAL
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 4, 2013

God has received a very honorable and dedicated sister into His kingdom to join with all of our heroic and honorable brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in His service to Gods children in their communities. Your new life has no more pain or restrictions and is full of love and joy. Well done sister, rest in peace. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired detective
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

February 4, 2013

Patty, I remember meeting you when in 2007 when you and my Mom were in the same rehab. You were inspiring then and are today as well. RIP

OFC George F Matheis Jr (RET)
Aberdeen Maryland Police Department

February 4, 2013

May you rest in peace dear officer. Your service will always be remembered.

Jan Taylor. detective.retired
Dallas P.D.

February 4, 2013

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

February 4, 2013

Rest in Peace Officer....your long struggle is now over. My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the BPD during this time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

February 4, 2013

May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again Ma'am.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

February 4, 2013

REST IN PEACE OFFICER PATRICIA PARETE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

February 4, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

February 4, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 4, 2013

RIP Sister

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

February 4, 2013

Rest in Peace my sister for you are a true hero.

Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol

February 4, 2013