Not your normal "breaking news" but certainly of interest to those who follow DPD.
A fellow officer and Academy classmate passed away today on duty.
Tech Patrick Anderson 79063 had a heart attack at Headquarters. He was taken to DHMC, but did not survive.
Pat leaves a wife and a couple children. Arrangements are pending.
He was a good guy, a fixture at Dist. 5 for many years, where he was an FTO/Corporal. He "retired" to HQ a few months back. He was scheduled to transfer to DIA in a month or so - and I was set to be his "FTO."
Better to celebrate than mourn: Pat led a full life, he met what life gave him with courage and humor, and he'll be remembered fondly by friends and family. A good man who tried to leave things better than he found them. RIP.
If there's any interest, I'll post funeral arrangements. As an LODD, a department funeral is authorized, but it's up to the family if they want it.
Thank you, list members, for your indulgence!
A fellow officer and Academy classmate passed away today on duty.
Tech Patrick Anderson 79063 had a heart attack at Headquarters. He was taken to DHMC, but did not survive.
Pat leaves a wife and a couple children. Arrangements are pending.
He was a good guy, a fixture at Dist. 5 for many years, where he was an FTO/Corporal. He "retired" to HQ a few months back. He was scheduled to transfer to DIA in a month or so - and I was set to be his "FTO."
Better to celebrate than mourn: Pat led a full life, he met what life gave him with courage and humor, and he'll be remembered fondly by friends and family. A good man who tried to leave things better than he found them. RIP.
If there's any interest, I'll post funeral arrangements. As an LODD, a department funeral is authorized, but it's up to the family if they want it.
Thank you, list members, for your indulgence!