Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1991
Reflections for Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick
In memory of Trooper Fitzpatrick---
~~~Do not stand at my grave and weep~~~
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds circled in flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
I am the flowers that bloom by day
I am the fragrance of new mown hay
I am each blade of grass that grows
I am the rush of melting snow
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am no there, I did not die…..
January 3, 2005
We honor and salute Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick.
Chief Anthony M. Scott
Troopers for Christ Boot Camp
October 27, 2004
I was 11 years old when you were killed and I have never forgotten you. Because of you everytime I see any officer on a traffic stop I say a prayer for their safety. I never knew you but I will never forget you.
Stephanie Groth
November 11, 2003
Kerm,
Did anyone ever tell you you resember Detroit Lions Football star, Barry Sanders? I know you played ball with a fellow Agent, as you both went to college together and he spoke of you as we made our way thru the New Agent Class 97-8 at the FBI Academy.
You were well thought of and loved, let me tell you.
Rest in peace.
SA Darin Paul
FBI Detroit
Kermit, may God bless you and your family for all time. You will not be forgotten by your fellow officers.
PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police
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