Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

October 20, 2013

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Detroit Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired C.P.D.)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

October 20, 2013

Heroes are never forgotten,sir. Rest in Peace, your time for worry is at an end.

jennifer phillips
widow of sgt ron phillips

October 20, 2013

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

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

October 20, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

October 20, 2013

RIP Sir, Thank you for your service.

Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

October 20, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Detroit Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

October 20, 2013

May God bless your family, fellow officers, and all law enforcement men and women in law enforcement officers. Rest in peace officer Hill.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

October 20, 2013

God's peace and speed Officer Hill. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

October 20, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers!

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

October 20, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the family of Officer Patrick Hill and the Detroit Police Department. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Major Lewis Hoskins Ret.
Johnson County, Ks Sheriff's Office

October 20, 2013

Officer Hill, Are thoughts are with you and your family. Your courage will always be remembered. RIP.

Police Constable David Cake (ret)
London Police Services, Ontario, Can.

October 20, 2013

It is regrettable that Officer Hill has died; but that does not mean he died a meaningless death. Who knows what evil will not happen because of Patrick Hill and his fellow officers? How many murders will be avoided; how many treacherous acts will not occur...
All of us are grateful for the sacrifice of those who give their lives in the Thin Blue Line.

Stan Jefferson

October 20, 2013

May you rest in peace our hero may god comfort and give your family strength to endure there tragic loss

Chief of police (retire)
Bell police department California

October 20, 2013

R.I.P. Officer Patrick Hill, prayers for you, your family and your office.

Deputy Curt J. Smith
Chouteau County Sheriff's Office

October 20, 2013

RIP my Fellow Brother in Blue. My Prayers are with His Family, Friends, and Co-Workers.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

October 20, 2013

Police Officer Patrick Hill rest in peace you are now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one, and pray for you during the days to come. Patrick will be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.


Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, USA Ret, Ms, Bs
Lt Walnut Grove Ms. Police Dept Ret.

October 20, 2013

God bless Officer Hill's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service and sacrifice brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

October 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Hill's loved ones and everyone at the Detroit Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

October 20, 2013

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

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

October 20, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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

October 20, 2013

We know the dangers but our calling is strong. The day of this tragedy was probably like many others. No big deal, just a job.

This day was different, a veteran officer was wounded. He then lingered wounded for six months. I cannot imagine the hardship. His family, friends, brother, and sister officers have endured, always with hope.

In your passing you were met by many brothers and sisters who also have passed. There must be a special place for the Law Enforcement Officers in heaven. Watch over us, be that little voice that somethings hinky

Retired Chief John R. Graham

October 20, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 20, 2013

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Detroit Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

October 20, 2013