Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrick was my granduncle also (I see below my 1st cousin, Kathleen Margaret Rooney's entry below 2015).
The full story is heartbreaking. I always hoped to visit Chicago someday since hearing of this story. Often in our thoughts and prayers. August 07, 2021

Paul Coady - Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
Great Nephew

August 6, 2021

Patrolman Melia,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 27, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Melia.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 17, 2020

Patrick "Pakie" Melia is my great uncle and I have the honor of being named after him. We heard stories about him when we were kids growing up. I wish we there were more stories to be heard.

Pakie McGinnis
nephew

December 15, 2018

Officer Melia's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-30-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

April 30, 2018

Patrolman Melia,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 27, 2018

Patrick was my great uncle, my grandmother had brought her little brother over from Galway Ireland to America. I saw this photo for the 1st time today and I am struck by how much my 1st cousin looks so much like him. I can only try to imagine the pain my grandmother felt. God bless his soul. I am sorry that I never knew him.

Kathleen Margaret Rooney
Great Neice

August 10, 2015

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Melia. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 30, 2012

On this the 100th anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice we remember you dedication to duty. The CPD will never forget tjhis sacrifice.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

April 27, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundredth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murderedtirs in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 27, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 2008

An honorable man who could have been home safe with his family, was alone protecting the property of others...too many of good men have died alone...God bless

April 27, 2005