Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Scott Patrick and the extended law enforcement family of the Mendota Heights Police Department, Minnesota. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 30, 2014

We are losing too many of these brave heroes this year! Thank you Officer Patrick for your service! My prayers go out to his family, fellow officers and co-workers, and to the community of Mendota Heights, MN.

RuthAnn Cross
private citizen

July 30, 2014

Thank you for your long career and dedication to your community. My deepest sympathy to your family. Your legacy will live forever. Rest easy, we have the watch.

Dep. A. Bowles
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

July 30, 2014

What a rotten shame that his life is gone and his family has to go on without him,R I P Brother

Ret.Officer Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

July 30, 2014

Rest in Peace Officer Patrick. Many prayers go to your family and fellow Brothers in Blue at Mendota Heights Police Department. You will be missed, but not forgotten.

Det. Russ Clark
Blaine Police Department

July 30, 2014

Another Hero has fallen. My sympathies to Mrs. Patrick and your daughters.

He is now in the loving arms of those who fell before him.

I hope your family finds peace in this.

Sincerely,
Stacey Thalmann

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

July 30, 2014

Jesus said that in the Father's house there are many rooms,and that he was going to go and prepare a room for each one of us. We believe in the promise of salvation brought by Jesus Christ to us all. May the Lord receive him in the arms of his love, may he see the Lord face to face. My prayers are for the wife and daughter in this time of sorrow.

The Reverend H. Graciela Jortack
Mother of the MSPTrooper Pilar Gimenez

July 30, 2014

Crying as i write this...the daughter and sister of MPD Detective Russell, and Sgt.Michael Green, I feel your pain. As my brother neared his retirement, I prayed for his safe return home each day. There are no words to express the sadness I feel. I pray for you, your children and extended families. May you find strength in the love, support and prayers of the community and may you find deep "Footprints in the Sand" of God holding you up.
Colleen H. (Green) Hampl

Colleen H. Hampl
Daughter/Sister of Police officers.

July 30, 2014

Many blessings to you all in this most difficult of times. Know you are loved and supported by many. Peace be with you.

Clergy
Support

July 30, 2014

Rest in Peace Your family should take solace that you are in the arms of our Lord and at Peace. That doesn't help us deal with the loss.. Prayers to your family and your service family of officers

John M Tomaino Sr. Chief Deputy
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs office Youngstown Ohio

July 30, 2014

May you rest in peace and may God's loving hands hold your wife and daughters in his embrace. May your family,friends and coworkers know that you will be remembered and honored for your dedication and sacrifice.

Sue Lange
Surviving Spouse & Past Nat'l President COPS

July 30, 2014

RIP Officer Patrick! You will always be in our hearts and prayers. You are a true hero!

Emily

July 30, 2014

Officer Patrick,
Your service here on earth is finished. You did a job well done. We have the watch from here. Your brothers and sisters found your killer and will soon face the consequences. Prayers are extended to your family and you during this trying and unfortunate event. Until we meet when the Lord returns.

Cdt
BCoPD

July 30, 2014

Officer Patrick words cannot express how deeply saddened I am to hear of your ultimate sacrafice. You are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. To your loved ones especially your daughters your father served with honor and bravery. Know that he will not be forgotten. Rest in eternal peace officer Patrick.

PO DeSalvo
NYPD

July 30, 2014

Rest with the Angels Officer Patrick. Your devotion, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family and department. May your children know you died a hero.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 30, 2014

RIP Brother! We have the watch from here.

Police Officer T. Jerome
Ely PD

July 30, 2014

Rest in peace Brother. Prayers for your family.

Trooper Larry Brown
Wisconsin State Patrol

July 30, 2014

Oh Almighty God,
Whose Great Power And Eternal
Wisdom Embraces The Universe,
Watch Over All Policemen and
Law Enforcement Officers.
Protect Them From Harm
In The Performance Of Their Duty
To Stop Crime, Robberies,
Riots And Violence.
We Pray, Help Them Keep
Our Streets And Homes Safe
Day And Night.
We Recommend Them To
Your Loving Care
Because Their Duty Is Dangerous.
Grant Them Your Unending Strength And
Courage In Their Daily Assignments.
Dear God, Protect These
Brave Men & Women,
Grant Them Your Almighty
Protection,
Unite Them Safely With Their
Families After Duty Has Ended.
Amen
Author Unknown

MOM/Anne
Proud Citizen

July 30, 2014

I shed a tear for you tonight Brother. We never met. We never knew each other even existed. Yet we were Brothers just the same. You were 47. I am 46. You served for 19 years. I will have 19 in November. You had a wife and kids. I do too. Your sacrifice will be remembered. Your loss never forgot. Rest in Peace my Brother. Your tour of duty is done. May Our Merciful God be with your family, friends and Department.

Officer Brad Penton
Mobile Police Department

July 30, 2014

God bless you sir. May He give your family and fellow Officers peace and healing. RIP OFFICER PATRICK! 10-42 and thank you for your sacrifice.

Angie Farris
Former Indianapolis PD

July 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Thank you for your service Officer Patrick.

Lieutenant Mike Theis
Minnesota State Patrol

July 30, 2014

May you rest in peace, Officer Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers at Mendota Heights during this difficult time. Godspeed and may God bless you.

Sgt Stovern
Chisago County Sheriffs Office

July 30, 2014

I don't know u but ur my brother, and for that I grieve. Each day I put that uniform on I think of all my brothers and sisters walking with u watching over us. Ur family is our family, we'll take it from here brother.

Patrolman David Krone
Pine lawn Police Department, MO

July 30, 2014

Officer Patrick,

Rest well in the arms of God. You are in good company joining the ranks of others who chose to "Protect and Serve" who also paid the ultimate sacrifice.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

July 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

July 30, 2014