California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, December 6, 1956
Reflections for Officer Elza P. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Still in our hearts. I thank you for your service. Your life was a life of service. May God bless you and your family. Blue & Gold all the way.
State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
December 6, 2021
Monday will be sixty five years since you were taken from your family, I know because I was born in October of 56 . I never knew you but have always carried pride for the man who is my Grandfather. One day we will meet. Love you grandpa. James
James David Brooks
Grandson
December 4, 2021
"Pat" lived down the street from us in Whittier, CA. On December 6 1956, my Dad and I were out when we met with Pat. He was heading home for dinner at the time. Imagine the thrill for this nine-year-old boy, when Pat gave me a ride home in his patrol car.
My parents sat me down the next day and told me he'd been killed in the line of duty later that night.
I never forgot him nor did I forget the circumstances that took his life. There's no question he inspired me to survive.
Deputy Carl McLelland, 0468, retired
Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office, Reno, NV
February 27, 2021
He was my uncle Bud. Terrible loss for His family.
Sam Henzel
Family
December 28, 2020
Semper Fi CHPY...it’s been 64 Years since you gave your life for your brothers and sisters in our beloved Blue & Gold and the citizens of California. You will be with us forever. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
December 6, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May the coward who took your life rot and suffer.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
December 6, 2017
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 6, 2009
Rest in Peace, Officer Fitzpatrick. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
October 22, 2009
No fellow California law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.
Officer Fitzpatrick, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace.
Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
December 6, 2007
I take great pride in sharing your last
name. God Bless
Retired Sgt. Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Fairfax Co. Police Virginia
June 30, 2005
Rest in peace my brother.
Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ
January 16, 2005
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