Fallen Officer's Patrol Car Being Outfitted In His Memory for FamilyFallen Officer's Patrol Car Being Outfitted In His Memory for Family

7/17/14 - The memory of a fallen police officer from Livingston County will ride on thanks to a special project. Patrick O'Rourke of Tyrone Township was killed in the line of duty September 9th, 2012. His parents Arlene and Dan O’Rourke of Hartland Township were able to obtain their late son’s actual patrol vehicle, which is currently being outfitted in his memory by Priority One Emergency. It will serve as a tribute car to be primarily used in car shows and fundraisers. Dan O’Rourke tells WHMI it’s something you have to see to believe as its being all decked out and lit up. The O’Rourke’s will be picking up the car Friday and although it’s not finished, one unique feature is a tribute light that shines down on the ground when the driver's side door is opened that contains O’Rourke’s badge information and reads "We now have your watch." Although it will be two years in September since their son passed, O’Rourke says the outpouring of support from the West Bloomfield Police Department and the community has never slowed for their family or Patrick’s wife Amy and their four children. A link to the Priority One Facebook page is posted below, where photos and details about the special project can be found. (JM)