Bedminster Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, April 12, 2020
Reflections for Sergeant AlTerek Shaundel Patterson
Sgt. Patterson,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bedminster Township. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 12, 2025
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
April 12, 2021
Last posted a reflection on May 20th; Sergeant Patterson will never ever be forgotten.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
October 11, 2020
Thank you Sergeant Patterson for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of New Jersey. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
July 4, 2020
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
July 2, 2020
Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, agencies during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 HCSB];
“Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 HCSB], and;
“No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 HCSB]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, CIMT, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Ecumenical Clergy / Chaplain
Ministry: Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS
Nashua NH and Merrimack NH Police Departments
July 1, 2020
When I heard about Sgt. Patterson’s passing I was completely floored. We play basketball together at AmFam while we were attending VSU. My heart goes out to his eight year old and four year old twins! RIP Brother!!!
Deputy Kenneth Werts
Hanover County
June 16, 2020
On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant AlTerek Patterson and the extended law enforcement family of the Bedminster Township Police Department, New Jersey.
End of Watch Sunday, April 12, 2020.
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 10, 2020
RIP Sergeant Patterson. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work.
Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department Illinois
June 1, 2020
Sgt Patterson,
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
May 26, 2020
Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
May 26, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
May 25, 2020
So sad to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
May 24, 2020
On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Sergeant Patterson.
Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association
May 24, 2020
Rest easy brother, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
May 23, 2020
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle
Civilian
May 23, 2020
Rest in peace Sgt. Patterson. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and the members of the BTPD during this most difficult and tragic time.
Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department
May 22, 2020
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Patterson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Bedminster Township Police Department.
Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service
May 22, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant AlTerek Patterson 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 AlTerek Patterson.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
May 22, 2020
May Our Lord have a special place in His Heavenly home for Sgt. Patterson. This terrible virus strike all parts of our country, even the law enforcement family. Sgt. Patterson is a True Hero. My Deepest sympathies go out to his wife and children, and any other family members, and his Department.
Michael T. Sullivan, Retired Patrolman,
Chicago Police Department, 9th District
May 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and courage. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
May 22, 2020
Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms
Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
May 22, 2020
Patterson family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Sgt Patterson thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
May 21, 2020
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
May 21, 2020
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
May 21, 2020