Officer Down Memorial Page

Wearing his photo and badge number behind my badge this week in honor of his sacrifice. May god bless your beautiful family.

Patrol Officer
FMPD
May 13, 2013

On my way home today thought about you. Many the time you and WBPD stood the watch over my family while I was out doing my part. I took great comfort in the knowledge that you had my back at the house. Thanks will never be enough but here it is, thanks. Your service and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We have the watch. Sleep safe in the arms of the Lord.

Special Agent 42
US DHS
May 8, 2013

Rest in peace brother; thank you for serving our beautiful Country as well as your community. God bless your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Brother, you died bravely and with dignity while striving to keep your community safe. My prayers are with you and the family you left behind. Again, thank you for your service. We will continue the watch from here

Officer Luis Sarmiento
El Paso Police Department
January 6, 2013

May God hold near those that give of themself for the safety of others!

Engineer / Patrick J. O'Rourke
DOD/SPAWAR Atlantic
January 3, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

Thank you Officer O'Rourke for your service. Your life was way too short. RIP officer.

Sharon L Marangoni
Berkeley, California PD, retired
January 1, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 7, 2012

Rest In Peace my brother in blue we got it tonight we got. May god grant your family peace in time.

Corporal Paul Meacham
Caruthersville Police Dept. Mo
October 9, 2012

Thank you for giving all for the safety of your community and nation as a whole. Your sacrifice will always be remembered.

SGT Kerr, Brandon S.
United States Army - FT. Knox
October 6, 2012

Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends and the entire West Bloomfield Police Department. May you find comfort and support from those around you and from the entire community during this difficult time.

Laura & Bob Levy
Residents of West Bloomfield
September 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer O'Rourke's family, friends, and department.

Tyler
Son, nephew, and cousin to police officers
September 24, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Patrick O'Rourke and the West Bloomfield Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer O'Rourke, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff
September 20, 2012

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal
September 19, 2012

Rest in peace, Brother.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
September 19, 2012

God Bless you Officer O'Rourke. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
September 18, 2012

Rip brother!

Patrol Officer
North Palm Beach
September 18, 2012

My condolences to the O'Rourke Family

(Former Deputy - Oakland County, MI )

Special Agent
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
September 16, 2012

RIP.
WBPD you did him, his wife, and your agency proud. That was one of the most moving funerals I have ever had the honor to attend. When the final radio call went out I don't think their was one dry eye, Very classy, god bless everyone of you

Lieutenant Chris Egan
Allen Park Poice
September 16, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Patrick was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer O'Rourke gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 9, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
September 15, 2012

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I've never expected or had too much.
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."

-Author Unknown

I am honored to have worked Pat for 12 yrs and call him not only a co-worker but also a friend! You will never be forgotten 55! May you rest in Peace.

Dispatcher Smith
Milford Police/Ret WBPD Disp
September 15, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Patrick O'Rourke and to the entire West Bloomfield Police Dept. RIP

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department
September 15, 2012

May god be with your wife and children. Your funeral was very beautiful today. I could clearly see that there were many people who loved you. May that love continue to grow my friend because your beautiful children will need that love to lean upon. God Bless You.... Rest in Peace

Officer Kuzdek
Fowlerville
September 14, 2012

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten nd you, Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke, are a hero. I salute you SIR, R.I.P. Brother

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia
September 14, 2012

You made the ultimate sacrifice to keep your community safe; we shall never forget your dedication, and we never know when our final day on earth shall come. Thank You Officer, and may God bless your family.

Reserve Ofc. Travis Allred, #628
LaFayette (AL) Police Department
September 13, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of PO Patrick and our support to the WBPD. Your dedication to duty and your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my brother.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special Ops
September 13, 2012