Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the Bauer family know that their son, brother, father, husband Patrick was so very loved and respected by his fellow agents and soldiers. Pat’s default response was ALWAYS to help others before himself. I witnessed it firsthand many times. His work and dedication to his family is a legacy we can all aspire to. My prayers for his family will never assuage their grief, but I hope they know that Pat will always be remembered as a kind, caring, loving, and generous man who now makes Heaven a brighter place.

Special Agent Vespucci
IRS-Criminal Investigation

August 19, 2023

God bless you Patrick Bauer. Thank you for protecting your community and defending us from evil. Thank you for being an Arizona Air National Guard and Special Agent. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife, and 4 children.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

August 19, 2023

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time..

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

August 19, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to the Bauer family for your tragic loss. Your CI Family is here for you. Also, condolences to the Phoenix Field Office. Please take care of yourselves.

Special Agent Mindy Wilgus
IRS- CI

August 19, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to the Bauer family for your tragic loss. The CI Family is here for you!

Supervisory Special Agent Mindy Wilgus
IRS-CI, Denver Field Office

August 19, 2023

My deepest condolences to the entire Bauer family, especially to his wife, four children and his parents. May God bless the Bauer family as they move forward.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 19, 2023

Such a tragic loss of life of a dedicated lawman. Condolences to his friends and family.

These training incidents occur far too often and should never happen. We should do better and identify the failures so it does not happen again.

Chief Jerry Bloechle
AFOSI

August 19, 2023

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 19, 2023

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (ret.)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement

August 19, 2023

Rest in peace Special Agent Bauer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 19, 2023

Requiescat in Paces

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

August 19, 2023

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Special Agent Patrick Bauer and the extended law enforcement family of the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations.



End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 2023



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 Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 19, 2023

I am devastated to hear of your passing. My love goes out to your wife and children and the members of 161st ARW who served with you. I know Griff thought so highly of you! You will be missed.
Thank you for your long service. You are a hero. Rest in Peace

Kelly Griffin
Widow of Ret. MSgt Charles Griffin. 161st ARW

August 19, 2023

Rest in peace battle buddy. Patrol the streets of gold in Heaven.

Marshal Earl Marsh
Marshal of the Supreme Court Marshal’s Department

August 19, 2023

Special Agent Patrick Bauer, I am so sorry you lost your life in this terrible way by a fellow agent. My deepest condolences to your wife and your four children who must now learn to live without you. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

August 19, 2023

Rest Now Brother

Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

August 19, 2023

May you rest in eternal peace and May God be with your wife and children

Po Connie Bros
NYPD

August 19, 2023

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

August 19, 2023

My sincere vondolences and prayers for the family and children. He sounded like a good man of courage and bravery. My the Lord bless you all and hold you as you grieve.

Citizen
Civilian

August 19, 2023

Rest In Peace! Thank You For Your Service!

Pedro Rodriguez; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

August 19, 2023

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

August 18, 2023

RIP WARRIOR. We have the watch from here.

Kenny Schaaf Retired
Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office

August 18, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with Special Agent Bauer, his family, and IRS-Criminal Investigation. This is certainly a huge loss for all of law enforcement. Thank you for your dedication and service to our country. Rest in Peace.

Rick Raven (Retired Deputy Chief)
IRS-Criminal Investigation

August 18, 2023

Special Agent Bauer,

I'm sorry to hear of your accidental death. Rest in peace. I will pray for your wife, children, friends, family and colleagues.

How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times!
Psalm 106:3

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

August 18, 2023

God Bless you and your family.

Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)

August 18, 2023