Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman George A. Partridge, Jr.

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, May 26, 1976

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Reflections for Patrolman George A. Partridge, Jr.

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 26, 2015

I miss you so much, you are a hero to each and every one of us. To God you belong and we must wait to see you,

friend, Brenda Anderson
cousin

November 22, 2011

George you were a great guy and better Policeman.I often wonder what would have become of you if God had not taken you. The world lost a good one.I was there the night you left us and helped send you away at your burial. I still think of you every May. you left a lifelong impression on me. I will see you soon and we will talk.

Anonymous

October 12, 2009

George,
You were an excellent officer. You helped pave the road for other Native American officers that followed in your footsteps. The Minneapolis Police Department and the citizens of Minneapolis lost a very dedicated peace officer. May you never be forgotten by those of us left behind.

Lieutenant Dan Grout (RET)

December 12, 2007

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 28, 2007

Patrolman Partridge, thank you for your service to the citizens of Minnesota.

You have not been forgotten.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

October 5, 2006

I miss you brother and I will never forget. It is 20 long years and I think about you everyday. SJF

March 26, 2006

06/03/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Partridge.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 3, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother...you will not be forgotten


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