Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Pat,
9 years sure doesn't seem like a long time when I think of you every day...
No matter what life brings, I know that you are looking down and making sure we are safe... That's just the kind of guy you are. Thank you, and I know you and your family have been Blessed!
3A71

ex-Collegue
TPD

April 23, 2012

i knew sgt pat hardesty when we both in usmc barracks duty in st mawgan england back in 86 outstanding marine it was great to serve with him in corps condolences to all his family and friends. semper fi ed salais.

ed salais
marine brother

April 1, 2012

It is hard to believe that it has been over eight years since you left this world for the eternal world. I still carry the coin that was made in your honor. I know you still have the coin that was placed with you. One day, we will all meet again, and i will have that coin waiting for the challenge when we meet at the gates.

God called you too early from us, but he had great plans for you in his kingdom. I believe that Eik Hite and you are standing watch and waiting for our reunion.

Rest in Peace and Semper Fi!!!

Officer Chris Miller (Retired)
Tucson Police department

August 10, 2011

Sir: Going through some of my fitness reports and saw ones written by you. Will always remember your guidance, words of encouragement, advice, and your love and devotion to your Marines and our Beloved Corps. Will always remember your passion for Marine Corps history and those lessons of leadership and duty you passed on to us. I have in-turn passed on some of those lessons to my Marines. Most importantly, I will always remember the ethos of integrity and honor that you always attempted to imbue in your Marines and showed us everyday by your simple, everyday example, of consistently doing the right thing. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort your family.

Semper Fidelis,
Price

Capt Bob Price
USMC / UofA

July 26, 2011

Pat....Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday Marine!! Just talked with your old boss/PM LtCol Anthony. I remember those blotter briefs..boy those were funny times! Pat you are missed, i see some of your fellow Marine officers, and we always talk about you and the good old days at PMO Pendleton. Happy 235th Marine Corps Bithday Marine! You are missed

Anonymous

November 19, 2010

Officer Hardesty, you are not forgotten. God Bless you and your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

August 21, 2010

Still thinking about Pat almost every day. I take comfort in the knowledge that he is supervising the Marines who stand guard at the Pearly Gates. Deepest condolences and wishes for comfort for his family.

Reserve Academy Classmate
TPD

April 16, 2010

I'm a blessed person for having known Pat Hardesty. I had the good fortune of going to school with Pat at the University of Arizona. We went to Marine Officer Candidate School together, The Basic School, wrote term papers together (the night before they were due on old typewriters in his kitchen), drank many a beer together, and shared many other experiences and memories both at the UofA and in the Corps.

Pat Hardesty INHALED LIFE!! Pat Hardesty made the most mundane task or occurance fun! How did he do that? He just had a zest for the moment; he had no pretensions.

Pat was a bear of man, a Teddy Bear actually, with the warmest and most sincere hello (usually a "how the hell are ya'?") of any man I've ever known.

Pat earned the right to serve as a reserve police officer when we were at the UofA. After he was commissioned as an officer in the Corps he continued to go back to Tucson to serve as a reserve police officer with the Tucson Police Force. Pat then became the Marine Officer Instructor at the University of Arizona prior to retiring from the Corps. He worked a beat on his off-time while serving as a Marine officer, preparing young Marines, Sailors, and Midshipmen to become Marine and Navy officers. Pat retired from the Corps on a Friday and went to work full-time for the Tucson Police Force the next Monday.

I miss this dedicated AMERICAN--my friend.

Semper Fidelis,

Todd M. Hunt
Major, USMC (Ret.)

Todd Hunt
USMC (Ret.)

December 4, 2009

I was a former Marine that worked 1st platoon (Military Police) at Camp Pendleton,Ca. I shared the same days off with his platoon and many are my friends today. "LT" was loved not just by his troops, but by the troops of other platoons! My fondest memory was meeting Lt. Hardesty,SSGT.,and a Cpl. at the Main Gate for a Mtn. bike ride to the north of the base. Being a Lcpl. I was excited that he had invited me to ride along. I was told to keep quiet by the Ssgt. in fear of getting in trouble for hanging with an Officer/Nco's on my day off. We ate lunch at Denny's and arrived back at the main gate at dark. This bike ride was during the summer hours so needless to say it was a long day. I could barely walk the next day because of all the miles we had put on those mountain bikes! LOL! I think we were all sore! The day went by fast, and to this day it is the longest bike ride I ever completed. I will never forget Lt. Hardesty and the type of man he was! He is gone but not forgotten! My condolences to his family and close friends! Semper Fi LT! Rest in Peace my brother in arms!

Trp. Denney Wayne Mitchell
Tennessee Highway Patrol/Special Ops. Unit

November 17, 2009

Pat...Was just thinking about you and our funny Marine Corps days at PMO, Pendleton, the morning briefs and LtCol Anthony. Pat, you were a good man, with a big heart, and would do anything for your fellow Marine! Semper Fi Lt....

Anonymous

November 1, 2009

Pat, I just got home from my shift for you. Can't say it was a great day, like you used to tell us, but it was an ok day to be a crime fighter. Hope you're doing ok up there. You sure are missed here. Take care bro.

Officer
Tucson Police

May 27, 2009

On the 6th anniversary of Officer Hardesty's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Officer Hardesty is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

May 26, 2009

Just want to let you know that you've not been forgotten on this 6th anniversary.

Anonymous

May 26, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also your brother in green as well as blue so I must say to tou, Semper Fi.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

May 26, 2009

You are not forgotten, Officer Hardesty. Thank you for everything that you did and know that your memory lives on in so many lives and always will.

Anonymous

March 21, 2009

Hello, my name is Mike. I served with Pat in the USMC during 1986 in England. I was notified by a fellow Marine of this website. He was a great person. I learned alot from him, and with him. He will be missed.
Respectfully,
Mike Boltres

Mike Boltres
USMC

December 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.

-HERNANDEZ

CO HERNANDEZ

July 2, 2008

A TUCSON POLICE OFFICER WAS SHOT AND KILLED TODAY. WELCOME HIM WITH OPEN ARMS, AND PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON US. GOD KNOWS WE NEED IT...

OFFICER
TUCSON POLICE

June 2, 2008

Devil Dawg:

Yep - PMO still chases me out of the MCB Camp Pendleton restricted beach areas, where I have been illegally surfing, since 1983....hehehehehehe

I still call Tucson "Tuk Son," and I may just stop by there on my way to the Prescott Rodeo.

This being Memorial Day, I hope that You are keeping those other Jarheads up in Heaven, in - line.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

May 26, 2008

Officer Hardesty,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community but also for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous

May 26, 2008

On this day we remember you, for all that you have done and everything you stood for...gone but not forgotten you are forever in our hearts. Thank you.

A sister in blue
TPD

May 26, 2008

Rest in Peace, Officer Hardesty. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2008

"WAH HAH" SIR! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING SERVICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

CPL C.D. "SYKO" LEGRAND
USMC

May 14, 2008

Rest in peace! Marine!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal

January 21, 2008

Thank you for serving and I hope you and all of our soldiers and policemen are together as brothers in heaven.

Angela Kang

November 10, 2007