Local Officer's Name Added to National Police MemorialLocal Officer's Name Added to National Police Memorial

5/13/13 - A police officer from Livingston County was among those honored at a ceremony Sunday in the nation’s capital. West Bloomfield Sergeant Patrick O’Rourke, who lived with his wife Amy and their four children in Tyrone Township, was killed last September after responding to a domestic dispute. He was honored at the conclusion of the Police Unity Tour in which hundreds of police officers from across the United States rode bicycles from New Jersey to Washington to raise awareness and financial support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. O’Rourke’s name was one of 321 added to the memorial this year with his name called out during a candlelight vigil. In total, 19,981 fallen officers have their names engraved on the memorial. O’Rourke’s name is also set to be added this coming weekend at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida. Photo courtesy of Officer Patrick O'Rourke Facebook page. (JK)