Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

October 30, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Kramer.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

October 30, 2006

"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 the snow.
I am the sunlight that ripened grain;I am the gentle autumns’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die."

-An Irish prayer

To the family and friends of Officer Kramer:
Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the Lake County Sheriff's Office in your time of sorrow.

Patrick O'Connor
Lake Co. SO, MT

October 29, 2006

RIP brother we have your watch. May God be with your family, friends, and co workers.

Police Officer Brian Koehn
Archie Mo Police Dept.

October 29, 2006

Thank you for your service to our community. Sunday 10/22 is a very sad day for all of us. You will be remembered always. Pleas watch over other officers and keep them safe.
sue burton
west yellowstone
montana

sue burton
none

October 29, 2006

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

October 29, 2006

I knew Patrick for 16 years as a friend and considered him my brother. We were close through junior high, highschool, a tour in the Army up to this tragic event. I will truly miss him.

Tim Dwyer
Friend and fellow officer

October 29, 2006

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace my brother.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

October 28, 2006

My prayers are with you, your family and department. Rest in peace.

PO Rob Roberson
Oxford, MS Police Department

October 28, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 28, 2006

Please watch over all of our loved ones wearing the badge.

Law Enforcement Wife

October 28, 2006

May God be with you Officer Kramer, and may His light shine upon your family, friends, and sibling officers. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

October 28, 2006

My prayers go out to Patrick’s family and to all in West Yellowstone. Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Patrolman Ben Mahoney
Joliet PD

October 27, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Patrick Kramer.

Glasgow Police Department

Lieutenant Brien Gault
Glasgow Police Department

October 27, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Patrick Kramer and to his fellow officers of the West Yellowstone Police Department:

I was so saddened to learn of the tragic death of this young dedicated officer. On behalf of our entire family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Officer Kramer was tragically killed in the line of duty.

May you be comforted and supported by the warm embrace of your law enforcement family, and by other police survivors who share your painful journey.

My heart goes out to his young family. I know that Patrick profoundly touched the lives of many people and that he was an amazing father, family member, friend and officer. That is a wonderful legacy to leave to all those who cared for him.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Officer Kramer gave to his community and the citizens of Montana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 22, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Pittsburg PD Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 27, 2006

Officer Kramer, it’s often ironic how a cop dies. To die in a traffic accident while responding to a traffic accident is one of those tragic ironies we all know can happen, and yet, it never stops us from doing what needs to be done. You did what needed to be done and for that you have earned the respect of all of us. God will watch over your little daughter and I know you will always be at her side, giving her guidance and helping her in all the tough situations kids get into. She will only know your face from pictures and will only know what kind of man you were from the stories related by family, but she will never have doubt as to what kind of father you are, not were, are, for she will always know you are there with her.

God Bless and may you Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 27, 2006

We at the Detroit Police Department Eastern District expresses our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Patrick Kramer.

Sgt. Sherry Lawson
Detroit Police Department

October 27, 2006

Brother,
Rest in peace. I visit montana when I find time. It is the most beautiful place on earth. Thanks for keeping it that way.

M.A. Olson
Atlanta Police
Zone 1

OFFICER M.A. OLSON
ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT, GA

October 27, 2006

"Anyone can slay a dragon, he told me, but try waking up every morning and loving the world all over again. That's what takes a real hero."

Rest in peace...we'll take it from here.

Patrol Deputy
Routt County Sheriff's Office (CO)/Former Yellowstone LE Ranger

October 26, 2006

Patrick - Thank you for you service. You are a hero in a time of few heroes. Your sacrifice will not be forgotton. My prayers to family and co-workers.

Wife of MT P.O.
Missoula MT PD

October 26, 2006

I hope your daughter gets to hear of her father's courage and his walk on the thin blue line. May she always feel your warmth in her heart. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Requiem in pacem!

Recruit KMH
VBPD

October 26, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Heaven has another HERO tonight. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

October 26, 2006

Rest in peace and watch over us. Your committment will not be forgotten.

Officer Aaron Sparks #603
Gilmanton NH Police Department

October 26, 2006

God keep you and bless your family and friends Officer Patrick Kramer.

God bless your fellow brothers and sisters at West Yellowstone Police Department.

Sgt. Hank Edwards
Bessemer Police Department
Bessemer, Al.

Sergeant Hank Edwards
Bessemer Police Department

October 26, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

October 26, 2006