Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

your father is with you tonight. Take him on a ride a long on the beat of angels. I know you will make him as proud up there as he was of you down here.

anonymous
anonymous

December 9, 2004

Krissy,

We all miss you so much. I am so proud of you. I often wonder if I will ever have the honor of knowing another person like you? This old world needs more people like you. Yet I cant blame God for selecting you. You gave more heartfelt kindness in your few short years then anyone Ive ever known. Keep up the good work.

Love, Dad

Dad

October 1, 2004

Kristin,
Though I didnt know you, you ment a lot to my sister Kari. As I start my own journey into the world of law enforcement, I ask you to watch over me as you have her. Keep us safe up there.

POI Justin Widup
University of Maryland, Baltimore

September 20, 2004

Peace be with you, Kristin, and with your family as well. Reading through the reflections, it is apparent you were loved and are greatly missed. To your parents - close your eyes, and think of Kristin with all your heart, and you will feel her there in you. She is gone, but she has not left you. God bless you all.

Michigan Resident

August 25, 2004

No special reason, no special occasion. Just one special person, that's u. Just wanted to tell u how much we love u and miss u. We pray for your friends and fellow officers everyday. I have to believe u are in a better place. My heart breaks everyday, I miss u.
Love always, Mom

Mom

August 17, 2004

Kristin, there is not a day that goes by that we dont think of u, miss u and pray that your fellow officers will be safe. Thank you to all that have written, for all the kind words and prayers. Krissey, we love u. Brooklyn sends hugs and kisses too!

MOM

July 5, 2004

Kristin,

Our third Fathers Day with you gone has passed. Im trying as best as I can to make you proud. Some days I dont do a very good job. But your heart is like no other and I know you are with me.

Love, Dad

June 25, 2004

I'm sitting here thinking of you and it hurts. If you only knew how you are missed. Not a day goes by without someone bringing your name up. Please keep smiling down on us. You are my hero. Good night.

Sergeant Mike Meixsell
Park Police (your family)

June 11, 2004

Kristin,

I still work somewhere in Montgomery County as a police officer, and even though you and I never met.... we shared one thing in common....our passion for the badge. As you lay sister, I say remember these words from the Montgomery County Police Academy:

I am a Montgomery County Police Officer, a solider of the law, to me is entrusted the honor of the department. I must serve honestly, faithfully and if need be lay down my life as others have done before me, rather then swerve from the path of duty. It is my duty to obey the law and to enforce it without any consideration of class, color, creed or religion, and at all times conduct myself that the honor of the department be upheld.

Gods Speed

Police Officer
Montgomery County, Md.

May 24, 2004

Pataki,
don't know what to say. I still remember and think of you often. Every year as the law enforcement memorial comes and goes I go by the wall to see your name, and think of all of the great times we had during the police academy. But also most importantly talking with you about our everyday lives during our free time away from academy. I remember so many times both of us talking after class for hours on end about everything and anything. I remember you talking about your dog, and your new truck you got etc... and how you used to make people laugh all of the time. Yet I will always remember seeing you in court, and then going out to breakfast, and having you make me laugh in the court house before your tragic incident 2 days later. Kristin when i heard the horrible news I was at work starting my midnight shift and immediately my heart went out to your family, you, and everyone in your department. And know the everyone in session 39 loved you. Kristin I want to let you know that you have made such an impact in my life, but also in my career as a police officer. Kristin I know your in a better place and watching over all of your brothers and sisters in blue. Kristin Psalm 27:2 reminds me of you and your dedication to police work. Love you and miss you Kristin. Watch over me on my watch.

pfc. e.mueller
takoma park pd, md

May 22, 2004

Every time an officer dies in the line of duty it affects us all. It is heart breaking to read what your parents write in your reflections. It makes me think about my family, and how they would feel if I have to give my life in the line of duty. I would want them to know that if I die in the line of duty, that I did the best I could and did my duty doing what I love, and If in my time of being a police officer I changed someones life for the better,saved a life,made my little part of the world safer for everyone else, than my life was a small sacrafice to make. I think you would have agreed with that.

OFC TOWNSEND
DOD POLICE

May 18, 2004

Never had the chance to meet you, but I was working in the county and can remember the night like it was yeaterday.I can still hear the radio calls. I hope you are still looking over all your brothers and sisters in law. I hope you got your chance to work a puppy where you are and know all the rewards. Keep a watch over me and my partner. take care.

anonamous
DHS/FEMA

May 15, 2004

I just want to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and fellow officers who woked with Kristin. She is loved and missed my many and is one of the reasons I go to the memorial.

Ptlm. King
Princeton Twp.

May 11, 2004

Kristin,
Thinking of you tonight and hoping that your family and friends are doing well. Please continue to watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County MD Police

May 4, 2004

Gone but never forgotten...To the Family, Fellow officers and Friends of Officer Pataki, May God Grant you the Serenity to Accept the things you cannot Change, Courage to change the things you Can, and the Wisdom to know the Difference. Rest in Peace Blue Angel...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa.

May 4, 2004

It has been a while since I have visited your site. As I review the reflections left for you, I realize that time has not healed my pain. Each year at this time we are reminded of what a tremendous void we all still feel in our hearts. Allthough almost all of our shift has been broken up, we still share a special bond. In life and in death you brought us together like no other. I miss so much having the opportunity to watch you grow as a police officer and a person. You had so much potential. Keep on watching over all of us. You continue to occupy a special place in my heart.

Lt. Antonio DeVaul
Maryland-National Captial Park Police

April 26, 2004

Kristen
Well, it's almost been 2 years now. Police week is approaching fast and once again, I get the cry over your name on the wall. I look forward to seeing your family again and reminding them that you are not forgotten. I say a prayer to you every night I go out on shift, but you already know that don't you because you have saved my tail a few times already. I just wanted to say thanks and that I miss you.

S. Law
MCP

April 11, 2004

Hey sweetie, happy easter. Its been almost 2 years and I find that I miss u more and more each day. I tell myself u are in a better place, with all of those who have bravely given all, those that have gone before u, the brave officers, Danny, and Jake. We love u and miss u...
Mom, Dad, Mer,Claudio and Brooklyn

Mom

April 11, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

Kristin,

You took this job to work with dogs. Today we learned that the dog you were going to get passed away yesterday. Officer Dave would not let anyone else take his dog. Dave took Danny into retirement with him since you were not there to take him. Now you and Danny are on patrol together. I know that the fact that Danny is now with you will help Officer Dave get past this heart breaking mess. Your Mom and I miss you so much. Who ever said that time heals all wounds never met you. We struggle to get thru every day. Please watch over your Mom and Officer Dave.

Missing you, Love Dad

March 24, 2004

I miss you, I really do.

Anonymous

January 9, 2004

Happy Birthday,
My Hero
My Best friend
My Little girl

I love u..
Mom
Brooklyn sends hugs and kisses too

Janice Pataki
Non, her Mom

January 7, 2004

Happy Birthday Kristin!

Love,
Dad and Mom

January 5, 2004

Merry Christmas Kristin
I hope u and your fellow Angels can see all the blue lights in the neighborhood. You are so loved and remembered for the person you are and the sacrafice you made. We miss you so much, Daddy got u a little XMAS tree cause I cant bear to decorate the house without you.
Long distance hugs and kisses.. your family

Your loving family

December 25, 2003

Merry Christmas Kristin. Please help your family get through the holidays. I know that you are still with them.

Anonymous

December 23, 2003