Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Officer O'Rourke. Thanks for your service and the service of other.

Brandon Volker (Cadet)
East Lansing Police Department

September 11, 2012

thats the risk you take by putting the uniform and badge on everyday and then putting the keys in the patrol car and going to that one call...that call could be your last...thanks Pat

Robert Tomaino Police Officer Explorer
West Long Branch Police NJ

September 11, 2012

we are gifted to have the people who gave all and it strikes me as to how unselfishly they serve my hats off to you.

SSG Michael Vander Ploeg
US Army Viet Nam 1968-1969

September 11, 2012

Thank you for your service to your country and your community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family and your fellow officers.

Rich Davey
36th Air Police Squadron K9 (ret) Bitburg, Germany

September 11, 2012

May Our Lord Jesus Christ bring His Blessings upon you and take you into his Holy Contentment for your bravery in attempting to help those in need of your protection. May your family, friends and fellow Police Officers know that you are with God and at peace with Him in Heaven. No longer facing danger because you are under the protection of your Father in Heaven.

Sergeant John J. Hartman, retired
Pennsylvania State Police

September 11, 2012

God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, brother.

Resident Agent In Charge, Jessie Summers
ATF, Yakima Field Office

September 11, 2012

Forever in my thoughts & prayers

Dispatcher Sharon Cracchiolo
Farmington Hills Police Dept

September 11, 2012

R.I.P Brother, you will be Greatly Missed, May the Lord Bless your Soul

SFC
US ARMY

September 11, 2012

rest in peace and may god bless you

Pfc Jon Pease
CMPD-Retired B.P.D.

September 11, 2012

Rip Brother you will be missed. Thank you for all your hard work

d2 Mccann
ocso (commerce twp)

September 11, 2012

you are now guarding heaven's gate with many officers that came before you. May your family and friends find comfort. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Steve Dawson
Ga. State Board of Workers Compensation, Enforcement Div.

September 11, 2012

You are now on duty with many other fine officers before you guarding heavens gates. May your family and friends find peace. God bless you brother in blue. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Steve Dawson
Ga. State Board of Workers Compensation, Enforcement Div.

September 11, 2012

To our Brothers and Sisters of the West Bloomfield Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Lieutenant Tony Geigle
Emmett Township Public Safety, Battle Creek Michigan

September 11, 2012

This is just horrible, I woke up to this bad news on fox2 Detroit, it is just shocking a great man a officer and a gentlemen may Officer O'Rourke rest in peace, may his wife and family find peace in the coming days weeks and months, God has taken one of his children home.

June Day
Citizen

September 11, 2012

Officer O'Rouke, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

September 11, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER O'Rourke!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 11, 2012

Patrick your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

To Patrick's family and friends ( that means y'all too co-workers) the road to healing is long and difficult. The intense sorrow will never go away but in time the intensity of it will lessen. Remember, you are NOT alone. Your family in blue is all around you. We will stand by your side, hold your hand, provide a shoulder or warm embrace no matter the day or time.

Officer Suzanne Strautz #234
Hazel Park PD

September 11, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

September 11, 2012

I was saddened to hear the news; another hero and warrior lost, but never to be forgotten. He will forever be remembered as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve.

John 15:13
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Michele Kuzila, Sergeant (retired)
Southfield (MI) Police Department

September 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

PSO Borowski
Auburn Hills PD

September 11, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer O'Rourke. May you find comfort in heaven with all of our fellow fallen brothers who passed on before you, and know that you will never be forgotten. To the West Bloomfield police department you have lost a good man, and to the O'Rourke family my thoughts and prayer our with you. God Bless

Corpral R. Boham (retired)
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office

September 11, 2012

My deepest condolences to family and friends. Rest in Peace my Brother, job well done. It takes a special warrior to put his life before all else you have made the ultimate sacrifice and shall be honored in Heaven. God Speed

T.G. Vincent MPO
Asheboro Police NC

September 11, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly 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 of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.

September 11, 2012

Rest in peace my brother in blue, thank you for all your years of service. May God bless you and your family.

Retired Corrections Officer, Schmidt

September 11, 2012

May God bless and keep Officer O’Rourke’s wife, children, and entire family. And may Officer John Patrick O’Rourke rest in peace and glory in the comfort of those who have gone before him; especially the many Irish Catholic police officers who have made the same sacrifice.

Mike

September 11, 2012