Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick

The Colony Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, June 10, 2019

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Reflections for Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.

D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

June 12, 2019

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 12, 2019

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant A. B. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

June 12, 2019

"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 Police department
Powell, Wyoming

June 12, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick and the extended law enforcement family of the Colony Police Department, Texas.

End of Watch Monday, June 10, 2019

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

June 12, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

June 12, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

June 12, 2019

God Bless you Sergeant David Fitzpatrick, ❤️may you rest In Peace knowing you made The Colony area a safer place for people to live, and thank you for your service in the United States Marine Corps. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and are so saddened by this terrible news. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 12, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant David J. Fitzpatrick. Please know we are eternally grateful for David’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Fitzpatrick, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the The Colony Police Department for David’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Fitzpatrick’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

June 12, 2019

Fitzpatrick family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Sgt.Fitzpatrick thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

June 11, 2019

Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and God bless you and your family.

State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
CHP South LA & USMC-Vietnam Veteran

June 11, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, we are with each and every one of you,, The White Hall Police Department, White Hall Arkansas ..

Lt. Mickey Buffkin
White Hall Police Department

June 11, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Sergeant Fitzpatrick and the Colony Police Department during this time. Thank you, Sergeant Fitzpatrick, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

June 11, 2019

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 11, 2019

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II, Ret. Fire Lt., Baltimore City Fire Department.

June 11, 2019

Lord God, our hearts and prayers go out to The Colony, Texas Police Department and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Sergeant David J. Fitzpatrick, of The Colony Police Department, who died in the Line-of-Duty on Monday, June 10, 2019. Depart, dear Brother-in-Blue, out of this world into the arms of the Father who created you, into the arms of the Son who redeemed you, and into the arms of the Spirit who made you whole. “You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith” [2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.

Scripture teaches us that:

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div., NCCA
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Chartered by the United National Church
Appointed Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]
Appointed Chaplain: Nashua NH Police Department [Since 2018]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div., NCCA
Nashua NH Police Department

June 11, 2019

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Police Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 11, 2019

We stand in debt forever for you and your families sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Eric Siefferman public servant
public servant

June 11, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Fitzpatrick. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at The Colony Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

June 11, 2019

Prayers to all his family friends and co-workers.
(I am surprised at how many LEOS expire after having participated in physical exercise :*(

Upscale Security Officer Beverly Bowers
G4S security

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace my friend and brother. You will surely be missed and never forgotten.

David Byrom
Denton County Sheriff

June 11, 2019

Rest in peace Sergeant David Fitzpatrick.

Semper Fi

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

June 11, 2019

R.I.P. BROTHER Fitzpatrick!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

June 11, 2019

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

June 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother

Retired Chief and NC State Trooper Josep
NCSHP and Wayne County NC ABC Enforcement

June 11, 2019

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