Officer Down Memorial Page

CPD Run to Remember
What fun. BPD has some great officers. Nichele, Kara, AJ - what great room-mates. We're still making memories centered around you.
Love you with all my heart.

Mom
May 7, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrol Officer Righi-Barnard. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 21, 2012

A new "Patrick" in the world, is the world ready?
How wonderful that thoughts of you entered into the naming of this beautiful baby boy. My heart is full of happiness for this new family; my eyes are full of tears. I thank God all are doing well.
I just hope they realize what comes with that name – an extra Grandma

Mom
March 28, 2012

Next week is COPS Traumas in Law Enforcement. The event will be held in your area, Oak Lawn. I will be speaking about my loss - how I was notified - problems we as a family experienced - what was done right. All may be helpful to others but the real tragedy is your not being here.
Miss you today as much as yesterday. You will be forever in my heart.

Mom
February 21, 2012

Hey Pat...Came accross something that reminded me of you. It's amazing how the most trivial of things in this world interact with our subconscoius minds and keep us from forgetting our lost friends. Anyway, it made me smile...and I needed a smile. Thanks and Happy New Year!!

True Blue
December 29, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this blessed holiday. Continue to keep watch over your Mom and all of your loved ones. You will be the topic of conversation over the dinner table and thats how it should be, remembering the hero that you are. thank you for being there for others.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
December 24, 2011

Remembering you and your family today. Reading your mom's reflections brings home how life-altering losing a child is and how we are never the same as before. The loss that is a physical ache which can only be truly understood by others who have experienced it. Today your family is in my heart's embrace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 25, 2011

Pat,
My prayers are with your family today. You were in a dream I had lastnight being your goffy self. I miss you. Christina

friend
November 24, 2011

Patrick,
I'm heading off to COPS Parents Retreat today. COPS is a great organization that I wish I'd never heard of. This weekend is geared toward coping with the loss of one’s Police Officers child killed in the line of duty. Sharing a common loss binds us together – friends from all over the US – Moms & Dads who understand me and where I am in my life. You are always on my mind but this weekend - this time of year - It's tough.
I'm as sad today as I was the day you were killed - my life is different than I planned it would be. I miss you and how my life would have been with you in it so very much.
You'll be forever in my heart!

Mom
October 27, 2011

HI Pat,

Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of 9-11. As i sit here tonight with heavy prayer requests for the brave men/women who lost there lives and pray for the loved ones that will never see them again. I can't help but think about you ALL my thoughts turn to you. Everyone can remember where they were the day 9-11 happened. I remember being at your condo and you were coming home from work just as the second plane hit. You were on the phone and ready to go to NY and help......... You were so awe struck! I remember you were just going to pick up and leave to help. You had a call for extra help at work that night and never made it there. But, I know hell or hight water, YOU would of made it if Markham didn't need you. AS I remember these brave men, women,husbands,wives,and all who gave the fight of thier life to help on this HORRIBLE day. I know YOU are there with EVERYONE tonight and tomorrow up in the clouds being the WONDERFUL person you are and making it OK for them. I MISS YOU and will NEVER forget 911 or YOU for ALL the wonderful things you did unselfishly while you were on watch AND put you right with all the brave HEROS that are so dearly missed................... Christina

Christina
Friend
September 10, 2011

Tomorrow is the 7th Officer Patrick Righi Barnard Memorial GOlf Outing. I cannot believe that you have been gone that long. I miss as much today as before. I keep thinking you'll "show up" to be with your friends. I hope all goes well tomorrow. I just know that you'll be missed.

Mom
August 19, 2011

Marc (from Burbank PD) and I will be participating in the Cook Co "Run for the Cops" tomorrow. Watch over us and keep us safe. You know how your Mother is; I need watching over.
Love you with all my heart!

Mom
July 29, 2011

Hey bud,
I am getting excited for the golf outing and seeing everyone, old friends and new and partying in memory of you. Wish you were here every day.

Anonymous
July 28, 2011

This past Sunday was the CPD’s Pedal for the Police. Regan, Ron, Bob, and I (????) rode in your memory. I needed to start learning to ride sooner than I did; perhaps I’m too old to learn. Even if I am, there isn’t anything I would not try for you. Your “brothers in blue” took great care of me; I know you were watching with great pride in them as they watched over your Mom for you.
Love you forever!

Mom
July 21, 2011

Patrick,
The run was good - no injuries - just stories - memories - tears - laughter – all in your honor
Love you – miss you.

Mom
May 2, 2011

Thinking about you.... I was with a patient at work the other day who had almost the same address as yours was on waterbury way, he lives next door to your old place.. It was strange the I had you on my mind and I looked at his employer and he is a police officer.... I told him about you and he said that he heard of you from other neighbors and that you were " a great guy" I couldn't agree more. Miss you. Christina

Anonymous
April 21, 2011

Patrick,
As I prepare for the CPD Run to Remember, my thoughts are of you. I do this in memory of you - the great son you were, the best friend I had, a person so missed in my life. For you I would do anything - just keep me up-right and out of the hospital this year.
Love you forever.

Mom
April 15, 2011

Hey buddy we went out with Big Rick and Jan,Gary and Sandy,Paul and Barb last night had a good time,I just miss you so much.Love ya

Dad
April 10, 2011

Hey buddy, Haven't dropped a line in awhile I think of you every day and miss you so much you are always in my heart.

Dad
March 9, 2011

Today had someone tell me to get over it and go on - Get over losing you - not going to happen. Every day has been a challenge since 11/25/04 but for some reason this year has been a real struggle. I really do try hard but I'm still very sad. Why is it that you are the only person I can unload on? Wish you were to smack some sense into me.
Love ya!

Mom
March 1, 2011

Hey big papa miss you. watch over everyone.

Anonymous
February 27, 2011

Watch over Roger!

Mom
February 10, 2011

HEY PAT, THOUGHT I'D DROP A LINE... MISS YA PAL...

ADAM
MPD
January 28, 2011

Two Tremont High seniors were killed this past Saturday in an icy addident that involved their truck and a Tremont school bus (driven by Stu Horton) going in opposite directions on Rte 74. The town is again sadden by death. I remembered like it was yesterday how I felt - the grief that never passes, the tears that never stop, but most of all, the LOVE that continues.
You will be forever in my heart,

Mom
January 25, 2011

Hey there Homer...it's been a while. Was thinking back on an incident we were involved in and had a good laugh. Thanks for popping in my mind every so often...it is a comfort.

True Blue
January 5, 2011