Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patty, your brother and I stopped by your memorial today to pay respect to you and all of NYPD's fallen heros. There's not a day you've been forgotten. You are greatly missed by your family and friends. They will continue to miss you, your country music, your jokes and your pig roast. My prays are with you and your family.

Hip Cup Cafe
friend/family

September 3, 2006

Pat was a great cop, and such a nice and funny guy and I'm honored that I was able to know him and work with him.. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones and I think about him often...
I know he is watching over all of his brothers and sisters everyday..

PO Annemarie Connolly (Tulley)
NYPD MTS PCT

June 4, 2006

Detective Rafferty,
Based on the number of family, friends and co-workers present in Washington D.C. last police week, it is clear that you were well respected within the department and truly loved. I had the opportunity to meet your family and numerous friends at the host hotel last may. To say the least, I was truly impressed and honored to meet them.

Please know that your wife and children are thought of daily by my family. Also, not a day goes by that the Troopers of New Hampshire don't thank you and your brothers and sisters for the job that you do in the city.

With Heartfelt Regards,
Tpr. Nathan A. Noyes NHSP

Trooper Nathan A. Noyes
NH State Police

November 1, 2005

Pat, you'll always be remembered by me..and i will live each and every day of my life missing you and watching over your kids as if they were my own siblings..one year ago today you were taken away..i miss you to death and you will never ever be forgotten..

Friend of the Family

September 10, 2005

I don't even know what to say- when is this going to come to an end. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on the day you were taken from them almost one year ago. This is very similar to the way I lost one of my close friends at the beginning of 2004. You were doing your job when a complete idiot took you away from your family and friends. I can only hope that justice will be served. Take care and tell Nick hi.

Tracie
Friend of Nick Sloan- EOW 1/30/04

September 9, 2005

Detective Rafferty..you - your family -friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen

August 4, 2005

'There was silence all around the throne
Where saints had often trod,
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you've done your time in Hell."'

Rest In Peace. It is Men and Women like Det Rafferty that Insire Young Men like myself to one day become Police Officers.

Matthew James Francis
Police

June 6, 2005

Pat,
Think about you every day! Keep us all safe!

Det. Michael COle
NYPD

May 23, 2005

HEROES IN LIFE...NOT IN DEATH. NEVER FORGET THE SACRAFICE. REST IN PEACE.

Cst. S.P.
Ottawa Police Service-CANADA

November 7, 2004

May God watch over your family through this aweful time. Your in my prayers

karen green-huyssoon
sister of nik green ohp 198 eow 12/26/03

October 28, 2004

When All is calm and it seems the world has forgotten, the most important thing is that you have not. No one will ever understand your loss or the sacrifice you involuntarily had to make, but know it was made for you. I doubt our fathers would have chosen to leave this life so soon, but they chose to take the risk to make our lives and our children's lives better. The pain will never leave, but it will fade. May God be with you and may you always remember that families are forever.

A fallen officers daughter

October 25, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 25, 2004

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

October 20, 2004

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds circled in flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.


Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

October 12, 2004

Pat thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you. You made going to work fun and exciting every day.

E
NYPD

October 1, 2004

My deepest simpathy to the family and friends of Detective Rafferty. May God bless you and give you strength through this terrible time.

Rest in peace Brother.

John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.


Sgt. Edward Bachert
Allentown Police, PA

Sgt. Edward Bachert
Allentown Police - PA

September 30, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of our son's partner, Deputy Dan Archuleta.

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.

God bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great nation.

You are gone from our sight but you will never be forgotten. Life is eternal and we will meet someday. In the meantime, pray for us from above and watch over all of us. We love you.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County, CA, Deputy Sheriff

September 24, 2004

REST IN PEACE RAFF WE ALL ARE HEARTBROKEN

SGT PAUL LINEKIN 67 INTELL
NYPD

September 21, 2004

god speed bro! p.s. thanks

C/O
accf

September 20, 2004

We are deeply saddened at Pat's loss. I saw your boy on the front page of the Post The other day and it broke my heart.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

September 18, 2004

To Detective Rafferty family, friends, and the New York City Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Detective Rafferty for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

September 17, 2004

My wife and I are very sad that another hero has been taken away. We pray for the families of both Detectives. God Bless you and thank you for making our streets a little safer. It takes a brave man to stand against evil!

Sgt A. Whitacre
Clearwater FL, P.D.

September 17, 2004

Rest in peace brother

Ofc G Watts
SFPD-TTF

September 17, 2004

From an AP article:

After hearing tributes Wednesday from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and others, 9-year-old Kevin Rafferty wanted mourners in St. Mary's Church and out on the street to know one more thing.

Detective Patrick Rafferty, who was fatally shot along with his partner last week in Brooklyn, "was the most caring, kind, loving and brave father anyone could have."

"I felt safe and secure knowing that nothing bad would happen because my dad was there to protect us."

Applause erupted among the estimated 15,000 police officers, from the metropolitan area and beyond, who listened via loudspeakers outside the tiny church. Some wiped away tears.

Following the same route used for East Islip's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, a procession of motorcycle officers, followed by the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe and Drums, led a march down Montauk Highway from the funeral home where the Irish-Catholic Rafferty's wake was held to the church where his life was celebrated in a funeral Mass.

After the service, two trumpeters played taps, followed by a flyover of seven police helicopters. A lone trumpeter played "America the Beautiful" as Rafferty's casket was placed in a hearse for the trip to nearby St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale.

September 17, 2004

God speed brothers

Trooper NYSP
NYSP

September 16, 2004