Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant McCarthy, it has been 24 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 3 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Medfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 21, 2024

Mac, we will never forget you brother. You are dearly missed. Rest in peace.

Deputy Chief John Wilhelmi -Ret.
Medfield Police

September 21, 2024

Sergeant McCarthy, it has been 23 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 21, 2023

Rest in peace Sergeant McCarthy.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 27, 2023

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 21, 2020

Never got to meet this wonderful man, but feel his presence in his great children & his strong wife Kim
RIP Danny McCarthy

Michelle & Jerome Hayes
Friend of the family

September 22, 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s been 18 years. It’s like yesterday we were working in Rockland getting ready to transfer.

You are not forgotten

Sgt. Jim Simpson
Rockland PD

September 21, 2018

Danny, I cannot believe it has been 15 years today!!! I love and miss you so very much. I know you are shining down on us all. I know how proud you are of all of the kids and how much you love them as well as Liam Daniel!!! Rest in peace....till we meet again. <3

Kim
Wife

September 21, 2015

Dad,

I can't believe it's been 14 years since you have been gone. It is crazy all the stuff you have missed out on. I know you were on the other side of my arm walking down the aisle with mom when I got married. I so wish I got to dance with you. You would absolutely love Dave! Mom says Dave reminds her of you all the time. I love to hear that. It kills me to know you missed out on so much; my wedding, the birth of Liam, your first grand baby who you would absolutely love to death..so much more. I hope you are proud of us all. We miss you so very much Dad!! Please watch over Dave as he patrols and please always watch over us all, especially mom. We love you so very much and miss you more than anything<3 xoxo

Kasey
Daughter

September 26, 2014

I met your family shortly after your accident and I continue to learn from them today. You couldn't have married a better woman and your kids couldn't be more beautiful. I was young when you passed and your family's strength confused me. As I grew up with your children and watched them thrive for success my confusion became inspiration. The five of them put everything they have into everything they do to make you proud. As I'm sure you know, you're wife is amazing. Over the years she has taught me to make the best out of poor situations and has treated me as one of her own. It seems as if there is no such thing as love in my day and age which makes it hard to open up to people. The look in Kim's eyes when she speaks of you tells me that love can exist. She tells me you were soulmates and I have never beloved anything more. Though we never got the chance to speak, it seems we've met. I've met you through stories and pictures and through your family. Your spirit lives strong in them and they know you are smiling down on them.

Michaela Gilbert
Family friend

December 19, 2011

Hey bud, i can't believe its 11 yrs tonight we were coaching the kids down the football field together, I can still remember trying to get u to play golf instead of work, but you were so dedicated to your job, I don't know how kimberly has done it, it has to be the strength kimberly got from you.I know you made them all strong, and are watching over them, god bless them, and you and we will make that golf trip one day together

Jay MccCarthy
3 doors down

September 20, 2011

I knew Dan in the Massasoit Community College days, he was a good guy. The callous woman who did this did not see the correct justice and the judge refused to give Dan's father the respect he deserved! Rest in peace brother.

Officer Aaron O. Butler
Ware Police

November 21, 2010

Danny

Hard to believe it has been 10 years since you were taken from us. I think of you often and with pride for the man you were and the job you loved. We miss you and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Lynda McCarthy Moore
Family

September 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 21, 2010

Sgt. McCarthy, it's almost 10 years since your life was taken in a tragic accident. It's the type of duty we've all done at one time or another and when something like this happens, and it DOES happen, it makes us all stop and think.

The reflections left by your family and colleagues speak volumes of the type of person you were. I know you never truly left your family and I'm sure they feel your presence every now and then.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 16, 2010

I can't believe it is coming up on ten years. You will never be forgotten. It seems like yesterday we were hired at good old RPD. Always on our minds and in our hearts.

Sgt. James Simpson III
Rockland Police, MA

May 8, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 22, 2009

Sgt. McCarthy,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Medfield. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 21, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 18, 2008

Mac,
You were a well respected police officer and even a greater human being. I didn't know you that well, but I wish I had the opportunity to work with you. I always here positive things about the way you carried yourself and how great you treated others. May you rest in peace and watch over your family and loved ones.

Patrolman
Medfield Police Department

January 16, 2008

During this Christmas season, my prayers go out to Sergeant McCarthy's family, friends, and fellow officers. Because of God's greatest gift to us, we have hope. I honor the life and service of Sergeant McCarthy on this day.

December 22, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones as I know how much they miss you and what they face each and every day with you gone from their lives. Continue to watch over them.

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

October 4, 2007

dad

this is a poem i made up.
it is called Angel.

You are my angel
You are my star
You are the music
Of Kyle's guitar
You are the buzzing
Of a bee
You are the waves
Of the ocean and the sea
You are my dad
Thats who you will ALWAYS be<3

we miss you and you will never be forgotten.we love you.
see you in heaven<3ill sleep on your ILBOW<3

Love Kaylee<3

Kaylee
daughter

December 3, 2006

Dear Mr.McCarthy,

It has been six years since god has taken you into his hands.We haven't meet you , but we have heard extrodenary things about you from your children and wife.RIP and you will never be forgotten<3

Taylor & Kathryn
daughters friends

December 3, 2006

It has been 6 years and you have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones as they make their way down lifes pathway. My thoughts are with your loved ones.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 21, 2006