Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer McMahon your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace now.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 9, 2008

Police Officer McMahon,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a HERO, and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir!

Joyce
Sister Of John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 18, 2008

Thought about you today. You're loved and missed.

Detective
Richmond Police Department

April 17, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 7, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice sir, you are a true hero who will not be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 3, 2008

MONGO,

WELL IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN 9 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT. IT WILL NEVER NEVER NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU AT CHRISTMAS TIME. YOU LOVED CHRISTMAS !! I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES WE WOULD GO BY TO SEE YOU AND JUST LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS ON YOUR HOUSE. YOU KNEW THE MEANING OF SANTA CLAUS AND CHRISTMAS. MAY GOD ALWAYS WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE FOREVER. UNTIL I SEE YOUR LIGHTS AGAIN MONGO. GOD BLESS

(FORMER RICHMOND POLICE) NOW HENRICO PD

October 15, 2007

We remember you today and thank you for your service.

This writer is pleased that justice was quick.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 12, 2007

Mongo, I had the pleasure of knowing and working with you in 1st Precinct when I was an NAO. Your sense of humor was always something I'll remember. You were one of the last officers I said goodbye to before I returned to Mass to start my fulltime career, and I was shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. God Bless, and Rest in Peace.
10-7, E.O.T.

Senior Patrolman Michael Slepetz
Bolton Police

June 19, 2007

Just a note to let you know that MONGO is alive. Sparing
life's. 3/11 RAP

RYANS family

Teri
State

February 8, 2007

Thinking of you today.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

October 14, 2006

My thoughts are with your family on this 8th anniversary of your end of watch. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol guarding the Thin Blue Line. Thank you for your long and dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 13, 2006

Mongo, I remember when you would stop by CVAS's Church Hill station. I moved away about 10 years before you died but I cried like I had seen you yesterday. Now, I can't believe it's been almost 8 years since you left us. I know anyone who ever worked with you, never forgot you.

Karen (Dvorak) Goodman

April 22, 2006

Mongo, I had been retired for four years when you died. The news of your death hit me hard. I will always treasure the years we worked together. It is said that the good die young. You were truly one of the good. We miss you.

Rest in peace, Brother

Patrolman T. Carlton Jones Jr. (retired)
Richmond Police Department

December 15, 2005

I wish to acknowledge the distinquished service Officer McMahon gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 14, 1998. Officer McMahon, you are a true hero.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

October 13, 2005

Mongo, I honor you on this, the 6th year annversary of your murder. I always honor you Mongo, and always will.
With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

October 14, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

God bless, hero. Rest in peace.

October 14, 2004

Mongo,

Sir, This is one of the paramedics that transported you on that fatefull night. I still feel sick to my stomach when I think of the events that night and how they occured. We were sitting at a certain hospital when I heard the traffic over the radio, I felt sick to my stomach and I knew it wasn't good. I feel and pray that your aware on the events that occured with EMS. I also want you to know that, Mongo, I did all that I could en route, I still question alot of things but I know that when I see you, I hope you'll know. I feel cheated that I never got to meet you and I know that someday I will. Not to long ago, one of my fellow medics joined you, it just so happens he was also there that night. I know he's probably talking with you about "Rib Town".

Take care my friend.

BF

EMS

June 15, 2004

Mongo, I never had the opportunity to know you, but I learned so much about how much you were loved and respected by your fellow police. Only days after you were murdered, Richmond Police Captain Donnie Robinson died of a massive heart attack. He was my Richmond, VA Police Academy classmate and close friend. I traveled from Georgia to his funeral. It was there that I learned about you from my many friends still on the department. You are so loved. I feel cheated that I did not know you. You are a true hero who gave all, protecting the citizens of Richmond. You're with Donnie Robinson and all the other Richmond heroes now. . . so many of them . . . but you all are at peace . . . you fought the honorable fight with dignity and valor. Rest easy blue brother. Your fellow Richmond Officers will cover your place on the thin blue line. I know you'll look down and guide and cover them. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer (1972-1975)

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (SA, Retired)

February 28, 2004

Mongo...
I knew you from CVAS days and was so saddened when you were taken. I never knew this site was here until Doug was taken also.
I know your fiance's pain too well.
Please tell Doug that I love him and miss him...and to not give up on me...
Rest well, Mongo...I know you walk a safer beat now

Linda Misseri
Fiance-PO Douglas E. Wendel - RPD EOW 07-30-03

September 17, 2003

I still remember those nights you would visit us at the city jail just to say hello at 2am. You would have us laughing so hard we did not want to go back to work. I was just a rookie then and you made a great impression on me. Six years later I give all I can never knowing that it could be my last . Thank you for teaching me to enjoy ever minute of this job I can.

Former RSO Deputy

August 28, 2003

Mongo,

As my father is as well a police officer in the city of richmond i will always remember the times as i was growing up that he would take me by your house to see your house lighted up in the THOUSANDS of CHRISTMAS lights you would have.  You were truly a nice individual and will be greatly missed by not only my father but the enitre Richmond Police Department by the generosity you displayed and the many hearts you touched.

May you now rest in peace and light up your own house as you would for everyone else that came to see your castle !!

Son of Richmond Police Officer
Richmond, VA

Unfortunately, I was working the night this incident occurred.  We all have it engraved in out heads.  The good thing is, that one night of bad memories can't come close to the good ones you have left behind.

Mongo, we miss you.  You gave your heart and soul to the citizens of this city, and more so to the citizens of Church Hill.  After all of that, you managed to give your life as the ultimate sacrifice to your community.

It is written in the Scriptures that God appoints those he wants in authority.  You are definately an example of that.  The Lord also says, there is no greater sacrifice than to give one's life for others.  You sir, have done what we all do everyday, that is to be so selfless as to put your life on the line for your fellow officers and citizens.  You carried it one step further.  You gave your life to protect others.

God bless you.

Your memory lives on.

Ptlm. M. J. Gray
Richmond Police Department

God Bless Officer McMahon and his loved ones. Thank you for making the Commonwealth a safer place.

Anonymous

Mongo,

Thinking alot about you lately and the events of that horrible night. You were a true friend to all of us and we miss you so much. I will never forget you nor the events of October 14, 1998. The last words you spoke to me that night are forever in my heart. Watch over us until we meet again.

Sergeant John P. Darnes
Richmond Police

Mongo,
In silence we remember.

Gloria
RPD/DEC