Planned Memorial for Police Officer Killed in West St. Paul

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The Pioneer Press offers an update on the planned permanent memorial for Mendota Heights Police Office Scott Patrick, who was killed in the line of duty in West St. Paul in 2014.

The memorial is included in the $3.1 million of federal funding earmarked for realignment of the Smith and Dodd intersection.

Timeline: Design is happening next year with construction planned for 2025.

Design: Patrick’s family will be “the driving force” behind the look of the memorial, according to West St. Paul city manager Nate Burkett.

• “I do think it’d be cool to do a cement pattern of his badge,” Patrick’s widow, Michelle Patrick, told the Pioneer Press. “I just know it will be really great when it’s finally done. I know a lot of people will never forget him. But it will also make it so other people know about him and the sacrifice that he suffered.”

Annual memorial: The annual public gathering to remember Patrick will be held on Sunday, July 30 at noon at the Smith and Dodd intersection.

• A moment of silence will be held at 12:20 p.m. to mark when Patrick was shot.
• Speakers include Sen. Matt Klein and Mike Brue, Patrick’s brother.

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