Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Pat,

I worked with you only a few weeks ago. You were, as usual, ready to pinch the first felon to cross our path. No stop at Wawa for you, just go and get the pinch (and our first stop was an occupied stolen car). It was an honor to have worked with you. You are the best. The Philadelphia Highway Patrol and the city of Philadelphia were lucky to have you. The city is a little less safe without you on patrol tonight. I will miss you brother. Rest in peace.

CPL. ROBERT REILLY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE

September 24, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

DET JIM MULLIGAN (RETIRED)
NYPD

September 24, 2008

I find myself tearfull as I think about PPD Officer McDonald.

Gary Skerski. Chuck Cassidy. Stephen Liczbinski and Isabel Nazario as well.

So to all I send my condolences as well as the following prayer....

The Final Inspection

The Policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass,
he hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as bright as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman"
"How shall i deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders
and said, "No Lord, I guess I ain't
because those who carry badges,
Can't always be a saint.
"Ive had to work most sundays,
and at times my talk was rough
and sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awfully tough."
And i never passed a cry for help
Though at times i shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I wept many tears.
"I know I dont deserve a place
Amoung the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fear."
"If you've a place for me, Lord
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But, if you don't I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where saints had often trod,
As the policeman waited quietly,
for his judgement of his God,
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heavens streets,
You've done your time in hell.

Rest easy Officers
And to your Families.

Thank you for allowing them to protect us.

Joe

No Rank- Joe
Father of a Police Oficer

September 24, 2008

Blessed be the peacemakers...

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.4

September 24, 2008

Our thaughts and prayers of the whole CPD Enforcers football team are with the family,friends,fellow officers,and teammates of Officer Patrick McDonald.Rest In Peace Brother you'll never be forgotten.-Tim Kinsella#57 CPD Football

Officer Tim Kinsella
Chicago Police Dept.

September 24, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

September 24, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J. TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06

sandy

September 24, 2008

Pat, your extended police family in Bensalem is filled with sadness, and our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Our thoughts are also with the entire Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol.

Police Officer
Bensalem Twp. Police Dept.

September 24, 2008

Fellow Brother,

May you always be Honored and Remembered for your Brave service and desire to do what so many others would not attempt. Peace with your family Brother.

Ofc. Martin
Columbus Ohio Pollice Dept.

September 24, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

September 24, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Abington Township Police Depatment, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Officer McDonald and the Philadelphia Police Department. Officer McDonald, you died a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Abington Township Police Department

September 24, 2008

Pat,

Words can't describe the pain, anger, and loss we are feeling. Please know that we will take care of your family. You were a REAL COP who did the JOB every time you broke roll call. You are a testimony to our chosen profession. Although, most may forget your name after sometime and all the politicians and local media will use your name and never truly appreciate what you did .......WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU DID. Philadelphia is out of control and God only knows if it can ever be saved. You stepped up to the plate to stand the THIN BLUE LINE and fought to the bitter end. May the Lord Jesus Christ, Saint Michael, and Saint Patrick welcome you HOME.

Slainte, BROTHER, Slainte....

TO ALL OF THE HIGHWAY GUYS WITH PAT.......
EVERY ONE OF YOU did an OUTSTANDING JOB, as you always do. PLEASE hold your heads up guys...YOU ALL did right by Pat. There is no need to mention names, you know who you are. I'd ride with anyone of you and know that you would do the same again.

"HE WHO, TODAY, SHEDS HIS BLOOD WITH ME SHALL BE MY BROTHER!"

a brother 369
Philadelphia Police Department

September 24, 2008

Dear Officer McDonald,
Thank you for your service. You now join the ranks of those glorious heros that are walking Heaven's beat. You are cut from a cloth that not many can wear and gave your all in defense of that "Thin Blue Line".

God bless you and please watch over us all, we need you now more than ever.

Captain Tom Tyo (Retired)
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

September 24, 2008

My family and I want to let the family and friends of Ofc. McDonald know that our thoughts and prayers go out to them.
To those that knew him and worked with him stay strong and keep your mind clear and be safe out there. We in law enforcement continue to serve not for the bad but we serve for all officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. To the officer who was injured our prayers are with you also. Thank you for your bravery.

P/O Mark Corroda
DRPA Transit K9 Unit

September 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McDonald Family, and his extended Philadelphia Police Family.
Rest in peace Brother !!

Sgt. Robert Enos
East Providence, RI PD

September 24, 2008

very sad another brother blue is gone because of a piece of shit thug!! Rest In Peace Friend

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir....................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

September 24, 2008

Off McDonald, may you rest in peace our brother. You're hardwork and dedication will never go unnoticed.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

September 24, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure that Officer McDonald will be greatly missed for his dedication and honor will be sadly missed. Just know that he will be watching over you from above.

Adonia Lomayaktewa-Henry
Former Detention Officer Gila County Sheriffs Office

September 24, 2008

To all the officers friends and most of all the family of officer McDonald he gave his all and yet he was takin from us he will be in each and every one of our hearts and we will all be strong and do our work in his memory

thank you Pat for your dedication and hard work and tou all his fellow officers god bless and be safe


from across the river
Evan C Blau

fire police officer blau
camdencounty firepolice

September 24, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BROTHER, REST IN PEACE.

OFC. ADAM LINDERMAN # 655
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 24, 2008

I just wanted to let people know how much Temple University students appreciate Philadelphia police officers putting their lives on the line the safety of our community. I live on Diamond Street and it's scary to think that stuff like this happens right around the corner. I just wanted to take the time to say how sad I am that this has happened, but how much we appreciate and respect police officers such as Patrick McDonald.

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 24, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother, your sacrifice will not be in vain or forgotten

Det. Richard Gunning
Moorestown Police NJ

September 24, 2008

God Bless you Officer McDonald. As a former citizen of Philadelphia, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and to the members of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Knoxvile, Iowa

September 24, 2008