Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

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

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

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 20, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. "In valor there is hope."

Recruit N. George
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute Session 6.

October 17, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

"Always Ready, Always There"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 12, 2023

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

September 5, 2023

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

August 30, 2023

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Special Agent, Patrick Bauer, from complications after being inadvertently shot while attending a firearms training event. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Special Agent succumbs from injures due to a very tragic situation. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. We thank Special Agent Bauer for his service as a Arizona Air National Guard Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 28, 2023

No words can express the sadness in my heart. You were an amazing man, husband, father, and HERO!! You will never be forgotten. For all of your family, friends, and co-workers, who grieve your loss, I pray for peace and comfort.

Revelation 21:4 (NIV)
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”

Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

I love you Patrick, I will miss you & your smile, your laughter and all those long dragged out Risk & Phase 10 games!

Auntie Linda

Linda Isek

August 28, 2023

Rest in peace Agent Bauer. My sympathies to your family, fellow agents and friends.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret.

August 27, 2023

It was an honor to know you Pat.

SA Jenn Gerke
IRS-CI

August 26, 2023

Law Enforcement Officers willingly put on a uniform every day and protect our communities, states, and nation and some end up making the ultimate sacrifice.
Heavenly Father, I pray for the families of all America’s Peace Officers who have been killed in the Line-of-Duty and I thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement departments and agencies support their families. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their departments, agencies and communities, counties, states or nation, the United States of America, in which they lived and worked, might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Christ Jesus’ mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

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

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

August 24, 2023

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Special Agent Patrick Bauer. Please know we are eternally grateful for Patrick’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Special Agent Bauer, 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 United States Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation in Washington, DC for Patrick’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Special Agent Patrick Bauer’s wife.

Also sent to Ms. Bauer was a Forever Grateful Military Challenge coin to honor Patrick’s dedication to the National Guard.

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
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

August 22, 2023

Sending the Bauer family my deepest most heartfelt sympathy. I am truly so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Many prayers to you and your family for love, strength and comfort during this very difficult time. I wish your co-workers, battle buddies, and friends peace and strength in the coming days. My thoughts are with you all.

Cheryl Parker, Special Agent
IRS-Criminal Investigations

August 22, 2023

Sending the Bauer family my deepest most heartfelt sympathy. I am truly so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Many prayers to you and your family for love, strength and comfort during this very difficult time. I wish your co-workers, battle buddies, and friends peace and strength in the coming days. My thoughts are with you all.

Cheryl Parker, Special Agent
IRS-Criminal Investigations

August 22, 2023

Prayers for his Family, Friends and Fellow Agents. May the LORD give all strength and peace, RIP Brother.

Senior Officer Bryan Kendrick
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

August 22, 2023

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Special Agent Patrick Bauer 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 Special Agent Patrick Bauer.

Gail. M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 21, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Special Agent Bauer. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at IRS-CID.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 21, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 21, 2023

My dearest friend, fellow agent and leader....Words cannot express how deeply hurt and sadden we all are. You are truly one of a kind and a man that many of us can only hope to be one day. I can't imagine going on without you, your knowledge, your friendship, and comradery. You were truly my brother and someone I would give my own life for. May you rest in Peace with our Father....I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!!

Special Agent Patrick Taylor
IRS Criminal Investigation

August 21, 2023

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 21, 2023

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

August 21, 2023

Rest In Peace Special Agent Bauer, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas brother, we have the watch.

TERRY FRANCIS ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 21, 2023

Pat, you are a true professional and good friend. It's still unreal that I won't see you again. I pray for your family's comfort during this time. Thank you so much for your leadership and friendship. I'll miss you, man.

Special Agent Joel Ernst
IRS-Criminal Investigation

August 21, 2023

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

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

August 21, 2023

My friend and my brother, you are one of a kind and truly will be missed! I wish I had the words to tell the world what an amazing Man, Leader and Special Agent you were. Ours lives will be forever changed without you. May the Lord watch over your wife and children. We will do our best to honor your life and help your family. I Love and Miss You SO MUCH Brother!!!

Special Agent Patrick Taylor
IRS Criminal Investigation

August 21, 2023

Rest in Peace Special Agent Bauer. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family, co-workers and all who are affected by this tragedy.

Cpl. Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office, Wheaton, Illinois

August 21, 2023