Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

May 18, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Corporal Healey. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Thank you Corporal Healey for a job well done - rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02, Union County, FL

May 18, 2004

When I was a young Deputy with L.C.S.O. you helped mold me into the officer I am today. You are a good man and you made my job enjoyable with your friendship. I will never forget you my friend.

Officer David Oliver
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Fl.

May 18, 2004

To the family and friends of Corporal Healey, and to the LCSO members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow FL

May 18, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Cpl. Healey's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain and grief. We will all be here to lift you up and keep you going. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

May 18, 2004

I read this story of this officers courage and I am reminded that we are never off duty. Pat could have turned the other cheek, but in the back of his mind he knew this idiot driving the car was on the path of hurting someone. So Pat's instinct kicked in and he responded, like any GOOD officer would have. We all get into Law Enforcement for different reasons but we all stay for only one reason. That is to help people. Pat saved lives that night I know that for a fact, because he selflessly laid down his. The is no greater love in this world. I have lost many brothers and sisters and have buried a few. My heart goes out to those of you who knew Pat for I never had a chance to meet him. To his family I can only say I am truely sorry for your loss and I hope that your God gives you comfort in knowing that Pat died a hero.

God Bless You Pat
A Brother in Blue
Russ Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 18, 2004

The world is a better place because of you Corporal Healey. Your family should be proud.
Rest in peace sir.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Clare, Mich

May 18, 2004

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

May 17, 2004

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially with the friends and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Corporal Healey will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

May 17, 2004

May God bless your family and friends at this time. Thank you, Sir, for your years of service and dedication. Rest in peace.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan E.O.W. March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts -Oakdale, La.

May 17, 2004

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday into the valley of the shadow.
and those who now find peaceful shelter on the other side.
You are forever in our hearts and prayers.

ACooper
Emt

May 17, 2004

Phoenix PD lost an officer this week and I came to the site to see his memorial. I was shocked to see the name of my dear former colleague, Pat.

I remember working with him as a truly pleasurable experience. He was very committed and genuinely cared about those he served. His death is a tremendous loss.

Pat, you will truly be missed.

Rick and Cindy Fisher

Former Officer, LEO Wife, Cynthia Fisher

May 17, 2004

Phoenix PD lost an officer this week and I came to the site to see his memorial. I was shocked to see the name of my dear former colleague Pat.

Former Officer, LEO Wife

May 17, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

May 17, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Pat, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EWO7/15/73

May 17, 2004

God bless you for the job that you did and the community you protected. Watch over the rest of us from heaven above. God bless your family and friends during this tragic time.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

May 17, 2004

A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one.

May God be with Corporal Healey and his family in thier time of greif.

"I am my brothers keeper"

109th Cadet Class, Austin Police Department

May 16, 2004

Dear Healey Family and Friends,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. We have lost too many this year in Florida. Please take some comfort in two verses from the Bible: "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4 and "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God." Matt. 5:9. God Bless.

Ofc. Mike Snyder
Coral Springs PD, Florida

May 16, 2004

Dear Healey Family and Friends,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. We have lost too many this year in Florida. Please take some comfort in two verses from the Bible: "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4 and "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God." Matt. 5:9. God Bless.

Ofc. Mike Snyder
Coral Springs PD, Florida

May 16, 2004

Rest in peace knowing that you did a Job Well Done......

1942
PPD

May 16, 2004

Corporal Healey,

You truly are a hero. Your brothers in blue could only hope to be as strong as you. My prayers are with you and your family and all the members of the Lee County Sheriff's Office. RIP.

Ofc. BM Damon
T/ Manlius PD, NY

May 16, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:---O,gentle Lord. Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence.Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN *** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 16, 2004

Pat
I Honor you for the great work you did. It was a pleasure riding motor's with you. Thanks for the friendship over the years. You are gone to a better place, but will never be forgotten. We will always be there for Robin and the kids. I miss you my brother.

Cpl. Bob Yates
Lee County Office of The Sheriff

May 16, 2004

Pat
I Honor you for the great work you you did. It was a pleasure riding motor's with you. Thanks for the friendship over the years. You are gone to a better place, but will never be forgotten. We will always be there for Robin and the kids. I miss you my brother.

Cpl. Bob Yates
Lee County Office of The Sheriff

May 16, 2004

I have had the honor of working with Cpl. Healey. He was a great person and loyal to his friends. We will always have a void in the Traffic Unit since we lost Pat.

Corporal John Beckler
Lee County Sheriff's Office

May 16, 2004