Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Patrick C. McDonald

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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Reflections for Sergeant Patrick C. McDonald

Rest In Peace Patrick.

Ptlm. Matthew Pine
Providence RI

September 25, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

September 25, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER MCDONALD. YOU ARE NOW IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE--YOUR LIFE TO PROTECT US FROM CRIME. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW, LOOKING DOWN AT YOUR FAMILY AND WATCHING OVER THEM. REST IN PEACE KNOWING THAT ONE DAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. GOD BLESS ALL POLICE OFFICERS.

donna

September 25, 2008

Duty! Honor! Hero! Magic Words given more power by your life.
Thank you!
Family thank you for sharing him!
His inspirational example will shine a light in dark miserable corners causing more roaches of evil to scurry
hopefully to be smashed.

Retired Line Doggie
Richland County Sheriff Dept S.C.

September 25, 2008

I am so angry and disgusted about this blatant disregard for human life by a person who had no business being on the street. I want to express my condolences for your family both blood and blue, as well as tell you, Officer McDonald, that we will continue to honor your memory by doing our job just as you did everyday. We will never forget you my brother. Rest easy brother, and watch over us all as we continue the watch on the streets.

Officer Brian Quinn
Bethlehem City PD

September 25, 2008

OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER MCDONALD'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

September 25, 2008

God Bless Officer McDonald and his family. He is the true hero (making the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of the great state of Philidelphia).

Jon Lowder, Cpl. Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office
Monroe, North Carolina
God Bless America

Jon Lowder , Cpl./ Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2008

"You fought the good fight and lived the good life"

R.I.P brother, you will be missed...

P/O Jonny Castro #6865
Philadelphia Police Department

September 25, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about this. No officer should die this way. I respect every officer that puts that blue uniform on everyday. May God Bless the McDonald Family. My Prayers and thoughts go out to you and to every fallen Officer that made the ultimate sacifice.

Lisa Humes (Daughter of a Philly LT.)

September 25, 2008

R.I.P. my Brother in blue, may God be with you and your family.

Deputy Sheriff Patrick Englishby #2708
Forsyth County Sheriffs Office Georgia

September 25, 2008

Although I did not know you, I have heard great things about your life, the way you lived and worked.

May God keep your at his side, rest knowing we will forever carry your spirit and memory.

Detective
TTPD; Montgomey County PA

September 25, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

TFC
DELAWARE STATE POLICE

September 25, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

September 25, 2008

God Bless you and all your brothers and sisters at the Philadelphia Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Detective John Austin
Horsham Township Police Department

September 25, 2008

Officer McDonald, during your tour of duty you have served your city with dignity and honor, it is now your time to rest we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer McDonald you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department you all have been through some hard and rough times these past months but hold your heads high as you all carry on. To the Highway coppers all I can say is a job well done. God Speed Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

September 25, 2008

To the Family of Officer Patrick McDonald ;

Matthew5:6,8,9
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called SONS of God

I pray for your family that God will give you the strength the rise above all this in your time of mourning and I pray for your family that God will speak Peace to you all, The Word also says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, While I know that it is a hard thing to see right now but God gives us a promise that we shall see our loved ones again. Just Know that we all hold you and your Family up in prayer Right now. Patrick is as much alive right now as he was, He will live forever in the Heart of ALL those whom he Touched with his Life. May God Bless and keep you Always.

Carla

Minister
Family member of Police officers

September 25, 2008

Officer McDonald, you and your family will be in my prayers! Thank you for your service and dedication. I had the pleasure of visiting Philadelphia a few weeks ago. What a wonderful city it was. A little less safer now, indeed. Rest In Peace Brother! We'll take it from here.

Police Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. New Hampshire

September 25, 2008

After reading the story of this incident it is clear that Officer McDonald was dedicated to his duty. We are sorry for your loss. Officer McDonalds family is in our prayers. We only hope that their loss has some purpose that will benifit others. Officer McDonald is an example for all in Law Enforcement who love their work and are dedicated to this service we call Law Enforcement. It is a "Calling" not everyone can or will do. Once again, he is in our prayers.

Mark Farley, Deputy. Interdiction
Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit

September 25, 2008

Deepest thoughts of encouragement to the Philadelphia police department and the McDonald family. Your loss is felt here in Detroit, a city quite similar to Philadelphia.

PO Chris Powell
Wayne State Police Department

September 25, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department (CA)

September 25, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the McDonald family and again to our brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Department.

P/O John Formisano
Newark Police Dept

September 25, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

September 25, 2008

My Prayer that the God of Peace will comfort you during this time of great pain. We are praying for strength and understanding.

Gwendolyn Wells
Souse of LEO Lonnie M. Wells, EOW 3/25/2007

September 25, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family of Ofc. McDonald.

"Ofc. McDonald is not a hero because of how he died, but because of how he lived."

Ofc. Dana Ganard

September 25, 2008

To Patrick Mcdonald's family, friends, and co-workers I just want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Another police officer gone because of the terrible criminals of this world that we live in. He truly made the ultimate sacrafice by doing what loved and protecting us all.

My father SA Barry Lee Bush of the FBI was killed on April 5th 2007. So I know your pain all to well.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Officer Mcdonald's Famiy and friends during this very difficult time.

Officer Patrick Mcdonald is a true hero, and will never ever be forgotten.

Rest In Peace Sir, let the angels lead you home.

Daughter of Fallen FBI Special Agent Barry Lee Bush(EOW - April 5th 2007)

Jennifer Bush

September 25, 2008

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