Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After so many years this is a loss I think of often. Having been the first police funeral I attended after starting to wear the badge. Pat was more than a brother in blue lost so senselessly but a friend I know from the past. Growing up with Pat playing drums in the same band as my father and brother I knew him well. Then not long after becoming an officer to learn of his death with an early morning call from my Chief who was aware of my connection to him changed who I was as an Officer. To this day everything I am exiting my police vehicle and while performing my duties around traffic I take that extra few seconds to assess the hazards then continue to reevaluate trying to not to keep an eye out for changing hazards. Pat gave his life and I do my best to honor him in his sacrifices when I put that badge on or like him preform my oath off duty in the same way he did that night. Never forget

Patrolman Michael Evans
Delavan IL Police Department

November 25, 2015

Hi Pat! This is your favorite "sweater weather" you loved so much. :9 ( AOMM. I miss you... RIP my friend. Christina

Christina

October 20, 2015

I was just thinking about you. Man do I miss you. I miss my dad and you and you are constantly on my mind. I missed your golf outing because of some personal crap going on, but I will be there next year. I am headed back home on Labor Day and will stop by the cemetery. Take care. I will continue to raise it up to you!! Love ya.

nugie tyra
nugie tyra

August 30, 2015

AOMM!

Christina
Friend

June 5, 2015

Pat,
Your mom just stopped by my PD to drop off items for our officers and leave some info about the Run to Remember. She works so hard to keep your memory alive and to help families of other fallen officers. She is a true blessing to the Central IL police community!

T/C Mary Robertson
East Peoria PD - Project Blue Light IL

January 29, 2015

Patrick, I miss you as much today as I did 10 years ago just a little softer. You will forever be in my heart.

Mother Cathy Barnard
Mom

December 23, 2014

Hi Pat, I have had you and your family in my thoughts all day today. I miss you and pray for your family during the holidays. AOMM. Christina

Christina
Friend

November 26, 2014

Pat...you must be oozing with pride and smiling from ear to ear as you look down on your mom. Ten years to the day and going strong keeping your name, your spirit and your benevolent smile alive. You both are truly blessed. Keep things "up there" in order. See you again...but hopefully not TOO soon!!

True Blue

November 25, 2014

Still think of you everyday. Miss that big smile and your laugh. Every time I do something dumb and I think no one saw, I think "I bet Pat's laughing his ass off at that one."

Thanks for looking over all of us. I know it's a big job. Love and miss you.

*

November 6, 2014

Your 10th Annual Golf Outing is coming up August 23rd. How can that be? Just yesterday you were coming home for Thanksgiving. I miss you every day.
Please watch over Austin as he plays his senior year of football. He will always remember and miss you.
Love you!

Mom

August 6, 2014

GUESS WHAT? Your name is in this book I just read. The name of the book is True Blue To Protect & Serve. It's on page 223 entitled The Fallen The King of Heroes by Michael Summers. RIP Patrick Michael Righi-Barnard "Pat".

Friend Berta

July 25, 2014

Hi Pat, I just wanted to say hello. It's May here in Chicago and it's wet.... I remember how much you loved the rain. I miss your smile and your memories will always make me laugh. AOMM. Christina

Friend

May 20, 2014

Hey Bro, thought i'd drop a line. Miss u pal! cant believe it will be ten years.

Adam
Midlothian PD

March 29, 2014

Pat,

Was think about you today. I remembered the night you called me on mids, you were out with your mom and some friends having a great time. I made sure you all got back home OK... You are really missed and thought of often.

Supervisory Special Agent Kevin Wright
Former Markham SGT/ NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR POLICE

February 27, 2014

Happy New Year
Mrs. Barnard I went on Facebook but I couldn't find your page, I don't go on there often. I hope and pray everything is going good for you and your family. If you can email me your number that would be great [email protected]

Crystal
The Collins Family

January 24, 2014

Merry Christmas Pat. Think and speak of you often.

True Blue

December 25, 2013

Thinking of you on this 9th anniversary of you being called away from duty. Your Mom is a big supporter of law enforcement families involving the loss of a son or daughter police officer. I salute her for that and also you for your ultimate sacrifice while helping others. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 24, 2013

Another IL Officer lost this past week. My heart goes out to the Kohlmeier family. So many similarities between you two. Just 30 miles difference on same highway. I miss today and always. You are forever in my heart.

Mom
Mother of Patrick Michael Righi-Barnard EOW 11/25/2004

November 4, 2013

After Austin's FB game, I texted him letting him know how great he played and that I was sure you would be proud. His response "I talked to him before the game". The comment brought tears to my eyes and pride in my heart - Austin is like you in some many ways.
YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN BOTH OUR HEARTS.

Mom

October 22, 2013

Crystal,
It was good to here from. Are you on Facebook? If so, friend me.
Cathy Barnard

Mom

September 7, 2013

Pat is truly an amazing great person, If anyway possible I would like to get back in contact with his mom. I am one of the family members that he was assisting at the time of this accident. I see there are a lot of events that takes place in his honor and I would to participate in these events. So if anyone know the family and can help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Crystal

Crystal
The Collins Family

August 28, 2013

Hi pat, I have you on my mind. "I drive your truck" was playing on the radio and I had to laugh/tear up remembering how you taught me how to drive stick in your truck and we would switch cars. How I would love to have a day to drive that truck.:(

Christina
Friend

June 15, 2013

Dear Patrick,

Saw your Mom pass the finish line at the CPD Memorial Run. I believe she's been to almost every run they have had. She makes sure she keeps your memory alive.

Keep watch over her and ther rest of your family.

Carol Gordon
Mother of Fallen Officer Michael P. Gordon - Chicago PD

May 4, 2013

Hi Pat, I just wanted to drop in and say Hi'. This week has been so strange. I was at work discussing the devastating loss of a police officer that died in the same fashion as you. I shared your story and how much you are missed and how wonderful you were. It was not even 5 minutes later and Easy like Sunday Morning" came on. I knew you sent that song because you LOVED it while you were here. The next night, I was in the middle of a horrible nightmare and you showed up and said' hey, let's get out of here with a HUGE smile. I miss you. Christina

Christina
Friend

April 13, 2013

Your on my mind a lot today.Well Rest IN PEACE. You were a real up and coming officer, an asset to our profession.
We miss you, and watch over us. May God Bless you and your family. I keep them in my prayers.

Kevin Wright
(Former Markham Sergeant)

Supervisory Agent Kevin Wright
Norfolk Southern RR Police

March 9, 2013