Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, Scott.

The thoughts and prayers of the entire Trinity School community are with you and your family at this time.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. -- Psalm 23:4

Jon Balsbaugh
Trinity School at River Ridge

August 1, 2014

May you rest in peace. May God give your family, friends and your fellow officers the strength in this hours of need.

Sgt. J. Garcia
Los Fresnos PD, Texas

August 1, 2014

Dear Officer Patrick, Thank You so much for your service to the people of the state of Minnesota. We were all shocked by your untimely and unnecessary passing. I will not cry for your passing, instead I will thank God that a man like you even existed. RIP brother. To the family, I wish you strength in the days and years aheadm and I will add you to my prayers. God Speed.

Lt. Amborn
MN D.O.C.

August 1, 2014

MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER PATRICK. MY THOUGHTS ANd PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THE MHPD FAMILY. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT FROM HERE BROTHER.. RIP THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

PATROLMAN MICHAEL ISENHOWER
WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, NORTH DAKOTA

August 1, 2014

Deepest Sympathy from all our members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Patrick's family.

Law Enforcement United

August 1, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored never forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

August 1, 2014

To the Men, Women and Family of Officer Patrick, my heart-felt condolences go out to you and yours. May the sorrow of his death eventually be eased and comfort gained in the reflection of his life and service to his family, department and community. May he rest in peace and know we have the watch.

Sergeant Jay Castonguay

August 1, 2014

A prayer that has comforted me in the past


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.”

Capt Jeffrey Reit (Retired)
ProPhoenix Public Safety Software

August 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the the family, co-workers and friends of Officer Patrick. The tears we shed for fellow officers could overflow rivers but we continue the fight against war and evil. May justice come swift to those who have harmed you. A final salute to you my brother. You will never be forgotten.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office

August 1, 2014

Thank you for your service. Thoughts are with your blue and blood family during this difficult time. Rest in peace brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Sgt David Post
Reno County Sheriffs Office Hutchinson, Ks.

August 1, 2014

thank you for your years of service. prayers and strength to all family and brothers in blue. your sacrifice will never be forgotten

sgt larry lattery (retired)
mpls police dept

August 1, 2014

There is no greater sacrifice. Thank you for your service Officer Patrick.

Deputy NC
Stanly CoSo

August 1, 2014

On behalf of the 95th Allentown Police Academy Class, we send our thoughts and prayers to Officer Patrick and his family. Thank you for your service and dedication to the job.

Rest in Peace
95th Class
Allentown, Pa
08.01.14

Allentown Police Academy

August 1, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Scott.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, partners, and friends of Officer Patrick in this difficult time.

Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Rest easy, brother. We have the watch now.

Officer Steve Sweigert
MSP Airport Police Department

August 1, 2014

Thanks Brother,

I was just watching the cable movie about the asassination of JFK (Parkland) and was wondering when they were going to honor Officer Tippit of Dallas PD that was murdered by Oswald. I got frustrated and came to this site. I wept when I realized that I am the same age, have the same time on the job and have two young daughters that are the same age as yours.

God Speed Brother and I'll make sure to stop by and say "Hey" while I'm down in DC during Police Week.

D/Lt W. Davis, Jr.
Keansburg PD

August 1, 2014

"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 Police Department

August 1, 2014

Rest easy Officer Patrick. Thank you for years of dedicated service and for performing your duties with courage. You are a true hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice for peace in your community. I pray for your wife, daughters, and family. May they experience tremendous love from your brothers and sisters during this terrible time.

"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28.1

Sergeant Ryan Coughlin
Rosemount Police

August 1, 2014

God bless your family and may you rest in eternal peace officer Scott Patrick. It is my heartfelt hope that your family, friends and all those that loved/knew you, can find the strength to pull through these trying times. Let us not commit to memory how you passed on but rather how you lived a life of selfless service.

Officer J.O. Elizondo #660
Grand Forks Police Department, Grand Forks, ND

August 1, 2014

RIP Ofc. Patrick...you may be gone but you will not be forgotten . Law Enforcement United Team MN will carry your memory into DC next May. Rest easy...

Officer Ryan Peterson
Plymouth Police Department

August 1, 2014

May your family be blessed and watched over always. Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ptl Drew Galaydick
Freehold Twp NJ Police Department

August 1, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Scott Patrick as well as to the Mendota Heights Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Patrick, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 31, 2014

Thank you for your 19 years of service. Rest easy brother.

Officer J. Young
Minneapolis Police Department

July 31, 2014

Thank you Officer Scott Patrick for you continued service to our community and for your ultimate sacrifice today. You will be missed but we will never forget what you did for everyone in this area. You will be truly missed. My heart goes out to your entire family, friends and fellow officers. May you rest in peace!

Mildy Genz
Minnesota Resident

July 31, 2014

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank You for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle Jr.
Civilian

July 31, 2014