Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sometimes the tears from missing you come out of nowhere. Yesterday, the former Chief of Police from Pekin City called questioning a gun that belonged to your Dad. Thankfully, he left a message because I could not talk - I just cried. Why??? not sure - just a sadness from my heart.
On a positive note - last weekend's golf outing when well - in spite of my broken foot. It was great to see your friends - I'm just so busy that I don't have the time to spend with everyone that I would like.
The foot better heal quickly because on Oct 9th I will be starting my 25 Mile COPS Walk in DC - seven weeks to the day that I gracefully jumped when I should not have.
I miss you so much - more than I dreamed possible.
Love you forever.

Mom

September 4, 2009

Hi Pat,
Your on my mind a lot today. I miss your silly grin. There was a huge storm here the other day and I told my 2 year old that god was bowling and moving furniture in heaven. I laughed and thought of you. You probably would of thought that was cute. She said jesus moving couch? I had a vision of you laughing up there. Miss your laughter.
Christina K

Anonymous

August 22, 2009

patrick, w e are getting ready for the 5th annual golf tornament in your honor buddy. It is still hard to believe it's been almost 5 years now, I miss you every day. love ya, Dad.

Anonymous

August 17, 2009

Patrick,
Two weeks from Saturday we will hold the 5th Annual Patrick Righi Barnard Memorial Golf Outing. Many of your friends will be coming in from all over. It will be so great to see all of them - I feel close to you when I'm with them. The difficult side is the hoping you'll show up - everything was more fun when you were around. I miss you every day. You will be forever in my heart.
Love ya!

Mom

August 13, 2009

Bob & I will be attending Chris's wedding this Fiday - we'll see so many of YOUR friends from Burbank. I would not miss this for the world - hard as it will be without you. I just feel closer to you when I'm around your friends.
Miss you so very much - my life is not the same without you.
Forever in my heart!!!!

Mom

August 4, 2009

Thinking about you as always...wish you were here in more than just spirit...don't know what any of us would have done with out you in our lives..the life you shared with us changed us forever..watch over us, love you

Anonymous

August 2, 2009

Hey Pat, two more partners arrived by u from here.. take care of Lt. Jonas and Ofc. Valadez............thanks pal, miss ya

Adam

June 4, 2009

Miss You Pat...

Anonymous

May 27, 2009

miss ya!!

Anonymous

May 24, 2009

Miss you much. Was not far from your hometown this week and thought about you everyday.

Anonymous

April 17, 2009

Pat,
I miss you so very much.

Anonymous

April 14, 2009

HEY PAT, DROPPING ANOTHER LINE.. TAKE CARE OF THOSE OAKLAND AND PITTSBURGH OFFICERS UP THERE. THEY DESERVE IT...

ADAM
MIDLOTHIAN PD

April 5, 2009

JUST WANTED TO TYPE A LINE AND TELL U I MISS U...

ADAM
MIDLOTHIAN PD

March 31, 2009

Again Saturday I saw how much of you there is in Austin and, surprisingly, how much of me there is in Stacey. A group of us were at the the Extreme game in Bloomington when Austin tossed a nerf football onto the field and hit the only person on the entire field - A hit that was virtually impossible. Of course, Stacey had told him not to throw the football but laughed with the rest of us when the ball hit. You were then blamed for: the hit (you controlled the ball) Austin's actions (the part of him that's like you), the laughter (no one would have laughed louder) - it felt good that you were there - always part of our family.
Forever in our hearts - all of us!!

Mom

March 16, 2009

A group of family and friends attended the Pub Crawl this past Saturday hosted by the Wood Ridge PD (what a great group of guys they are). Laughing – remembering, partying – remembering, drinking – remembering – you were so part of the night.
For me, I feel so less alone after a night of remembering WITH OTHERS. You are on my mind every day – I’m never far from a smile or a tear – nothing – no one can fill the hole created by your lose. You will always be forever in my heart
All my love,

Mom

March 2, 2009

My radio station just played that song you sang with your band - Eric Clapton had nothing on you. So many memories but I wanted more.
Forever in my heart.
Love ya!

Mom

February 13, 2009

Patrick,
Another holiday season without you - somehow I though it would get easier. You are so missed - everyday - in every way.
You will be forever in my heart!

Love ya,

Mom

January 5, 2009

You were greatly missed on the holidays again this year! It was so good to see your mom the other day too, Allayna read a poem in your memory at the service. Just wanted you to know that I still think of you often!

Sarah
cousin

December 27, 2008

Merry Christmas, Pat!

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

I'm a little late but happy birthday pal!!

Adam

December 23, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!!!
Wish we could celebrate together - miss you!!!!

Anonymous

December 22, 2008

Hey you
just sitting here wondering who youd be today and what this birthday would mean to you
miss you and love you

Anonymous

December 20, 2008

Patrick,
The reflection left by your fellow Burbank Patrol Officers touched my heart. First, just knowing they miss you and secondly, understanding that I'm not as alone as I sometimes feel. What a great group of friends you left behind at Burbank PD. Please watch over them and keep them safe.
You are forever in my heart.
Love ya,

Mom

December 16, 2008

well son another year as passed but it seems like yesterday that you were with us. we hada great time saturday night with rick and jan,gary and sandy,bob and rita,and mom and I talking about you and the great times we had. Buddy I love you and miss you so much...love Dad

Anonymous

December 16, 2008

Pat, We all still miss you very much. Wish you were here to go drink some beers and laugh at your stories. Cathy--you know who you can count on if you need one of us--

burbank patrol

December 11, 2008