Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"The Final Inspection"
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, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 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 just 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 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 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY, PD

February 3, 2013

30 yrs. Should have been life

Dave Heckman
Beatrice Fire Dept. Nebraska

February 3, 2013

Thank you for making the USA a better place for all of us.

Rick Kroeger, MIssouri Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders

February 3, 2013

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Patty Parete-I am sorry to hear that Patty has passed away. The risks in law enforcement are huge. Patty served bravely on behalf of the citizens of Buffalo, N.Y.. She will be forever honored in our profession. My sympathies to all of you affected by her loss.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 3, 2013

Rest in peace my Sister. You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Sergeant Kim M. D'Arcy
San Francisco Police Department

February 3, 2013

Rest in Peace, Sister...

Ptlm. Vic Guempel
Elizabeth NJ Police- Retired

February 3, 2013

May God bless you our sister for your years of suffering and your service to your Department. Also, may he watch over your Family and all Law Enforcement.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

February 3, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 3, 2013

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 3, 2013

You may now Rest in Peace - May God take you by the hand to start serving Peace. Sister Patrete job well done, May God bless your family and friends and fellow Officers. 10-42.

Det. JP McGrath(Retired)
Schenectady Police Department

February 3, 2013

Rest in peace sister, you fought a valiant fight, but now it is time to rest. We have the watch from here. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones and family.

Sergeant E Winter
Miami-Dade Police Department

February 3, 2013

God bless our sister and her family.

Sheriff Steve Clark (Retired)
Franklin County Sheriff's Office Franklin County Kentucky

February 3, 2013

Rest in Peace Sister, Bless your family and the Buffalo Police Department.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

February 3, 2013

Thank you, ma'am for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. God bless, and God speed.

Special Agent Van Stephens
Homeland Security Investigations

February 3, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Parete, may God bless your family and fellow department members.

The Men and Women of the
Niagara Falls, NY Police Department

February 3, 2013

"A Part of America Died"   

Somebody killed a police officer today, 
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country she swore to protect,
will be buried with her at her side.
The suspect that shot her will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While her family will spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that she walked was a battle field too,
just as if she'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to her name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a police officer today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put her life on the line.
Now her ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and she stands at each new rookie's side.
She answered the call, of herself gave her all,
and a part of America died.
Rest In Peace My Sister, "BLESSED IS THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED CHILDREN OF GOD"

P.O. LOU HAARSTICK (RETIRED)
NYPD

February 3, 2013

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.. No matter where an officer works, we are all brothers and sisters. I lost a sister....

Edmund Kieszkowski - Retired P.O.
Retired - Solvay Police Department 2007

February 3, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

February 3, 2013

'Blessed are the peacemakers'.

Rest in peace Patty Parete.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 3, 2013

Rest in Peace Sister, your shift is over. You have served your community with distinction. You now take your place as the Honor Guard at the gates of heaven along side all other LEO's who have served before you. Your suffering is over and its time to rest.
Another name of a hero that has its place on the wall.

John Scordato Sgt. (ret)
Hillsdale PD, NJ

February 3, 2013

I thank God for police officers like Patty Parete, members of the Thin Blue Line, who serve and keep us safe. Thank You.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

February 3, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE TO PROTECT.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

February 3, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Go in peace sister, the watch is now ours.

Angela & David Coudenys
Corrections Officers State of MI

February 3, 2013

Rest with the Angels Officer Parete. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives, prayres for your department and for all who knew you. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

retired police officer bob lester
midland, tex police department

February 3, 2013

To the family and friends of Officer Patty Parete and her fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Patty tragically died after being shot in 2006.

To Officer Parete's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Patty gave to her community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on February 2, 2013.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 3, 2013