Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hey pat, just wanted to say hi..its long over due since i have been on this. i went to the springfield memorial last week. they honored you there. i am sure u were sitting up there smiling at us being their. austin got to ride in the squad car. he really liked that. anyway, take car and i promise i will try to get on this more frequently....take care

patrolman--sean
burbank

May 9, 2006

hey pat, just wanted to say hi..its long over due since i have been on this. i went to the springfield memorial last week. they honored you there. i am sure u were sitting up there smiling at us being their. austin got to ride in the squad car. he really liked that. anyway, take car and i promise i will try to get on this more frequently....take care

patrolman--sean
burbank

May 9, 2006

This Saturday---May 6, 2006, we will gather in Chicago to run . . . this Saturday we will "RUN TO REMEMBER" you Pat!!!

Jan Gibson
friend

May 3, 2006

Pat,

Today is such a beautiful day the birds are singing and the sun is shining. I thought of you today and I sat and felt you in the beautiful wind.
I had a feeling that I couldn't describe. I smiled and said "HI".
I can't imagine how wonderful things are up there and I can't wait for the day to say " HI" again.
Christina

April 14, 2006

I AM FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I am free,
I'm following the path God laid out for me
I took God's hand when I heard Him call,
and turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to live, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss;
ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine for tomorrow.
My life's been full; I've savored much,
good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now. He set me free.

~We love and miss you more than we could ever explain

April 12, 2006

JUST THINKING OF U BRO!! MISS U LOTZ!!

Adam T/ PATROL-TACTICAL UNIT
PD MIDLOTHIAN

April 1, 2006

Hi,

I was just thinking of you today, and wanted to say hi. I miss you alot Pat. I cannot get over the day you got hired, and your first raid, and everything. I just miss ya. I will pray for your mom and everyone.

Thanks I loved knowing you.
Sgt. Kevin Wright
Markham/ Orland Hills PD

Kevin Wright
Orland Hills/ markham

March 31, 2006

Pat,

I just wanted to say "HI" and to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I heard a song from Ladder 49 Robbie Robertson "Shine your light" I thought of you so much. You touched to many people when you were here. The lessons will ALWAYS be here.
Everytime I see your picture I think about you and everyone that loved you and I can't understand why. Everyone says that things "Happen for a reason" I don't think so. I think we all have a day. I just think that you had so much life to live and I get angry at times that God took you so soon...... But I have to think.... Just Look at everyone that you looked after and cared for,LOVED. I just wish you were here still for your MOM mostly and everyone that loves you so much.
We all know you are here always and some day we WILL all meet soon.
Take care.
Christina

March 24, 2006

More Brad Paisley Lyrics HERE

Artist: Brad Paisley (ft. Dolly Parton)
Song: When I Get Where I'm Going

Lyrics:

When I get where I'm going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly

I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

(Chorus:)
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I'll hug his neck

(Chorus:)
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do

But when I get where I'm going
And I see my maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I'm going
Yeah when I get where I'm going

March 10, 2006

Dear Shannon,
I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and Patrick's family. You are kept in my daily prayers, along with our s/o family who sadly continues to grow in size. I'm sending you lots of love and hugs from FL. Continue to allow the memories you and Patrick shared to bring smiles to your face...I know he would want you to be happy.
Much love,
Kelly

Kelly Gillain
OfficerDownSignificantOthers

March 1, 2006

Pat,

I would always admire you for being the person that you were. I remember a story about when you were driving and it was BELOW freezing and you stopped to help a man that was stuck in the snow and pushed a car for 2 miles. Leaving your car with it's hazard lights on in the middle of the street. I think that you did and always will have the heart of an angel.
There are so many things about you that many can't explain. You always put others first before yourself even if it hurt or if they were wrong. You were the best Police officer not only because of your fairness but because of your heart. So many love you and will always keep you in the biggest place of thier heart. To your family,Fiance and friends. I just wanted to send these. I hope they help and my prayers are with all of you.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart,
and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that
which has been your delight.


Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,
the things you are, the things you never want to lose.

Every evening I turn my worries over to God.
He's going to be up all night anyway.


God bless,


A friend

February 28, 2006

Artist: Diamond Rio
Song: One more day
Album: One More Day
[" One More Day " CD]

Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me,
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished, for one more day with you.

Chorus:
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you.

--- Instrumental ---
One more day.

First thing I'd do, is pray for time to crawl
I'd unplug the telephone
And keep the tv off
I'd hold you every second
Say a million I love you's
That's what I'd do, with one more day with you.

Chorus:
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you.

Chorus:
One more day
One more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again
I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still, for one more day with you.

Leave me wishing still for one more day
Leave me wishing still for one more day
With you.

One more day...

February 17, 2006

Pat,

I just thought I would drop in and say "Hi". I thought about you the other day and i just had to chuckle.
I think that people come into your life for a reason even if it is just for a little while. I believe that you changed so many lives forever and left a smile on all our hearts. I pray for your Mom always, but, I know that she has you to take care of her. I am so sorry this had to happen to you. At times I think that even if you could drive away .... It wasn't you. I remember you said one day that you wanted to become a legand, someone that everyone will always remember. Pat, you were that person here then and you will always be now. God gave us someone so special.
Thank you for everything you taught me and for the chance to be a friend to you.
Christina

February 14, 2006

Hi Pat,
I just went to a wake of a 25 year old girl who I used to play basketball with in High school. Seeing her parents go through this makes me hope and pray it was the last death I experience of a young person. It is almost like a sick reality check that we all can go at any time, and to make sure we have faith in our hearts. Keep an eye over everyone.

Oh, by the way...my 11 year old sister ALMOST saw that naked picture of you that your mom gave me!

Miss you..
Renee

January 21, 2006

Pat,

Just thinking of you. I just heard "Easy" Easy like Sunday morning.
I had to stop and think. You loved that song. It is so you! I sat and just thought about ALL the people that you have touched and it is so amazing. Everyday that passes, I wish that I could of taken your place. You should be here with your MOM and your Fiance and family and friends. The friend that I made in you and the lessons that you taught me is enough.
Christina

January 13, 2006

Cathy,
Patrick is always with you in your heart.


THE CORD
We are connected,
My son and I.
By an invisible cord, Not seen
by the eye.
It's not like the cord
that connects us til birth.
This cord cannot be seen
by any on earth.
This cord does it's work
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my son and me.
The strength of this cord
is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed.
It can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord
Man could create.
It withstands the test,
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you are not here with me,
The cord is there.
But no one can see.
It pulls my heart.
I am bruised I am sore.
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way.
A child and his Mother
Death can't take away.

January 13, 2006

To your mom ,
I do not think I ever worked with Pat that he did not mention you , he loved you beyond words and I truly hope you can feel that love . I remember one morning when I brought a puppy into the station and he wanted you to have it in the worst way, he pleaded with his dad like a child would have pleaded for candy .
Pat was truly one of a kind , I am sure he watches over you !
I can not phantom the anguish you must feel , I do so hope that you are able to find the help you need .
Always In My Prayers

Tracy

January 9, 2006

I had the pleasure of working next to Pat in Bridgview. We share the same Dispatcher and our towns border each other. Pat and I worked the same shift and soon became friends. It was a nice feeling to know if I made a traffic stop in burbank, he wasn't far behind coming to back me up. I believe in guardian angels and I know Pat is still there with another friend of mine Ofc Michael Browning West Chicago, IL eow 04-20-1992 backing me up. Pat, Thanks for being a good friend. I'm Sorry our friendship ended so fast but I will always remember you!

Patrol Officer J. Jason Stein
Bridgeview, Il

January 9, 2006

PAT, WHERE TO BEGIN? IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND I FINALLY BROUGHT MY BUTT TO THIS SIGHT TO WRITE SOMETHING. ALL I CAN SAY IS I MISS U LIKE HECK. I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR BRINGING ME TO MARKHAM. I GOT TO SPEND 4 YEARS WITH ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. IT'S THE ONLY THING THAT KEEPS ME FROM BREAKING DOWN DAY TO DAY. I SAW YUR MOM ON YUR BIRTHDAY I TREATED HER TO HOOTERS! WE HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS HARD FOR BOTH OF US BUT WHEN EVER WE WOULD TELL A STORY ABOUT U WE'D CRACK UP. I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM U ON AND OFF THE JOB. IT MADE ME A BETTER PERSON AND A BETTER COP. I THANK U FOR THAT PAT. REMEMBER AT THE FANTASY DRAFT AT MY HOUSE HOW EVERYONE RODE U FOR PICKING UP TEKE "F*@KIN" BARBER IN THE 2ND ROUND THEN HE KICKED BUTT ALL YEAR. U MADE EVERYONE EAT THEIR WORDS. THEN U LEFT US BEFORE THE SEASON WAS OVER........WELL U WERE IN LAST PLACE BUT YOU HAD TEKE! I'LL GO AHEAD AND END THIS NOW. I LOVE U AND I MISS U SOOOOO MUCH. I'LL SEE U IN MY DREAMS LIKE ALWAYS AND WE CAN HANG OUT AND GO FISHIN AND STUFF. LATER BUBBA, GONZO#534

PATROL/TAC
PD MARKHAM

January 6, 2006

Pat -

We miss u and luv u!

Love, Markham Dispatchers

Markham TCO's
Markham PD

January 5, 2006

HI sweety!
Well, I officially had the worst Christmas ever. It was worse then last year, I guess because I was still in shock last year. Everyone was going on about how great their lives are and all I could think about was how I wished you were still here. I lost so much the day you were killed. Life is so unfair sometimes.
1 year ago we were supposed to go skiing with your friends from Burbank, you were looking forward to that so much, but that never happened. We were looking forward to doing so many things and it was all ripped away. I miss you all of the time/every day. Everyone misses you! I know that I will never meet another person like you in my life, you taught me so much about loving, caring and laughing. I miss all of our laughs! Thanks for being such an inspiration to me, you were such a bright star and you will never be forgotten.
Love you always

Shannon
S/O of Patrick Righi-Barnard

January 3, 2006

PAT,

MISS U!!

ADAM T
MIDLOTHIAN PD

January 1, 2006

God bless you and your family this holiday season. I know how difficult it can be this time of year without the ones you love. I am thinking about you and your family and just hope that you help them get through this difficult time without you. Watch over them and protect them. God Bless.

Sonia
Niece of Fallen officer David Powell

December 28, 2005

I've finally reach the point where I know that I can not deal with your death without some help. The anniversary of your death, your birthday, Christmas - I thought I was OK but I'm not. I cry everwhere I go - I'm so sad. I know how unhappy you would be so I promise to get some help. I just miss you so much.

Mom

December 26, 2005

Uncle Pat,
I miss you very much. I am with Grandma and Papa and we went to the movies. I did not laught in the bathroom.
I love you a lot.

Austin

Austin

December 26, 2005