Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, and may God bless your wife, daughter Danielle, and your new baby Abby, bringing them comfort. The reflections left here are a beautiful and memorable tribute to remember you by. Peace be with you, and all officers.

Michigan

August 26, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Blue Knights Missouir Chapter VII, we send our sympathies to the family and friends of Officer MacClary. God bless you and keep you forever. You will not be forgotten.

Doug Eatherton
Chapter President MO VII

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 26, 2004

Danny,

Though I never served with you, my class #951 at TLETA {Camp Sunshine} was dedicated in your honor, congtats on the birth of your daughter.

Officer Chad Bogle
Charleston P.D

June 25, 2004

I had the honor of knowing Danny while he was stationed at Robins AFB, and in that brief time, he left quite an impression on me. He was so much fun, always laughing. He was such a joy to have around. I was heartbroken to hear about what happened, God truly called an angel home. My last memory of Danny was him hugging me goodbye, limping around with a cast/brace on his leg. I will never forget his smile. He talked about his daughter all the time, he loved her deeply. It saddens me that his new daughter will never get to see his face.. God Bless.

Kris Chesser

May 20, 2004

Still many years have past and it still feels like yesterday I got that dreadful call. I think of you often and still ride with the #73 sticker on my back window of my truck and carry your card in my vest close to my heart. You lived a great life and brought a smile to all you touched. Thank you for all you were, your legend still lives.

Your brother
Russ Ward

Russ
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 12, 2004

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."



Rest in peace Danny, and God bless your family.



P.S. Abby is a real heart-breaker already!

Patrolman William C. Pelfrey III
Hendersonville Police Dept.

January 31, 2004

Hey boy,yes I can call you that since you will always be a young pup to me.Have hooked back up with Bobby and he is doing well we try to have lunch at least once a week.Your Mom is doing great though she misses you.I know that you, Richard and Frankie are all having a great time try and keep them under control.Everyone is very proud of you for the work you did and cont. to do through the memories that you left with everyone.Keep them straight. Matthew J. Swindler

September 12, 2003

Even though I did not know you, my prayers go out to your family. I met your brother in Washington D.C. I know what your wife is going through. My husband was shot and killed on November 27, 2000. He also was 32 years old. Reading some comments left about you I can tell you loved your job and wore your uniform with pride, as did my husband, Officer Alan Ragsdale. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You

Shelly Ragsdale

Anonymous

DADDY LOVED HIS JOB SO VERY MUCH.NO MATTER WHAT HE WAS DOING.HE WAS MOST HAPPIEST ON HIS MOTORCYCLE THOUGH.WE ALL WILL HAVE PAIN OVER HIS DEATH.EVERYONE WILL MISS HIM.I THINK I WILL THE MOST.HE WAS A GREAT DAD!!HE ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO SUPPORT ME TO THE FULLEST. EVEN WHEN I WANTED TO GIVE UP.I AM SO SAD THAT MY SISTER DOES NOT HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET HIM.HE WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT HER.COULDNT WAIT!!I WISH I WOULD HAVE AT LEAST HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE.THAT IS WHAT HURTS SO MUCH.

Danielle MacClary

Danny was a pleasure to work with. We worked the same detail in patrol before he went to traffic, where he really wanted to be. He was constantly smiling and full of energy. He was a wonderful person with a great personality. He was also a great racquetball player and a great friend to everyone. I will always remember the great games we all played after our shift. The world was truly a greater place to be with Danny in it.

Anonymous

I was knew Danny when he was Active Duty Military at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, GA. His laughter and his gregarious personality will be greatly missed always.

Leslie O'Neal Chadwell

In reading the story about the day his wife was so gently escorted from her work, a thought touched my heart...I too am a fater of a beautiful daughter.  The guardian Angel that will watch over her is far more than just the protector.  As she grows tell her to listen to that whispered voice in her ear, it's her daddy, the Police Officer, telling her of his love and guiding her on her journey through life. I had the privilage of knowing Danny for a brief time, and I would like to go on record as saying, I try in the execution of my work to be like him in many ways.

God Keep you all.

A Law-Enforcement Father

Congradulations Danny on your new baby girl,she is so amazingly beutiful...but im sure you know that. 

CHRIS LITTON
HENDERSONVILLE

I will never forget what I was doing the day Danny died.  I work with his wife and will never forget the memory of seeing her being escorted out of the building by two police officers.

We knew immediately that something bad had happened to Danny.  We just hoped beyond hope that the reason they came to get her was because they did not want her driving herself since she was so close to delivering, even though we knew in our hearts that he was already gone.

Then came the confirmation.  And even though we had suspected the worst, it felt like being hit by a truck when we heard those words.  Our immediate thoughts were of his wife and their first child, who Danny would never get to hold, and of Danny's daughter in Florida.

The night of his death, a public memorial was held at the intersection of the accident.  People held each other and cried, some smiled as they thought of him.  Just as the minister finished the prayer, several of us looked up.  Just at that moment the biggest and brightest shooting star went from one end of the sky to the other.  It was then I knew that everything would be OK.  Danny was with his Heavenly Maker and looking down at us.

Danny may never get to hold his daughter, but he will certainly see her and she will have her own guardian angel - her father.  Danny may be gone, but his daughter will grow up to know that her father was a wonderful man.

I will never forget the times that I spent with Danny at company functions and the stories he would tell of his line of duty.  I know that the world was a better place because of Officer Danny MacClary.

Anonymous

I just wanted to give my heartfelt condolences to this officers family.I live in the UK and came across the ODMP page I was very moved by the messages left in the reflections section.I pray for the family left behind.I never knew this officer in any way but he seemed to be a fine person and the world is a little poorer now he is gone.Peace be with you!.

ian
davidson

We never knew you Danny, but you are one of ours!

A year ago March, 1999, our son, Master Deputy Steven Roberts, succombed after being in the Intensive Care Unit for 3 weeks after responding to a call from 911.  A car pulled into the lane he was driving and hit the front tire of his motorcycle throwing him into the curb and then a telephone pole.

Our daughter who lives in Whitehouse told us about you and your family.  We wanted you to know we are praying for you and we are sure God also has you riding along side of our son and his decked out Harley in Heaven too.

To your family, the pain will ease but it never goes away.  We miss our son more now than the first month it happened.  When we see one of the family motors from the Sheriff Department the tears flow.

Danny, you and Steve keep these fellow officers and your family safe with the power that God has given you.  You will be missed!

Anonymous

I am so very proud of my son, Danny. He served his country in the Air Force, and he served his community in the Police Department.

I am so very grateful to all the people who are writing and telling us about good deeds he did, how he helped them, and little stories about him.

He loved Hendersonville, TN.  And now, I know why. Hendersonville loved him, too.

Thanks to all the members of the Police Department and to the many, many people who acknowledged his short but serving life.

Most of all, Thanks to God for lending him to me for 32 years.

Molly Carver

Rest In Peace.

Darin L. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Though we only worked together for a short time I remember it fondly.  You were a loving father and husband, and devoted freind to all those you touched.  I am very glad for the time that I could call you a friend.

Chip-Victoria

Capt. W.L. "Chip" Fuqua Jr.
Security Protective Service, Washington D.C.

YOU WERE A HUSBAND,A FATHER,A SON,A BROTHER,AN OFFICER BUT MOST OF ALL A FRIEND AND YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THE AMAZING GIFTS THAT MADE YOU THE BEST OF EACH OF THESE. KEEP SMILING DANNY......

OFFICER  CHRIS LITTON
HENDERSONVILLE POLICE DEPT.

Danny loved his job more than anyone I know. He died doing what he loved. He left such a big impression on this department in the 4 years he worked here. Danny always had a smile on his face and was always so upbeat. He could always make me smile if I was having a bad day. Danny wasn't just a co-worker..he was a friend. I will always cherish the memories I have of Danny at work and outside of work. He will be missed by everyone who knew him... Danny would think this is too sappy but it's how I feel!

Lora Boyter
Hendersonville Police

To the Danielle:

Your dad knows how much you love him and how much you missed him, is part of you life to let your sister know about your dad, don't ever forget he is always with you. I imagine how you feel as my son was 7 and my daughter 4 when their daddy was killed in line of duty in 1986.

Have faith your daddy is always around to hug you and kiss you.

God Bless you and your family

Terry Miyares

Officer Emilio MIyares, widow

4/24/59 - 11/6/86

Terry Miyares, officer's widow
Hialeah Police Dept.

Danny was definitely one in a million. I keep his picture in my patrol car and am reminded how precious my loved ones are. I remember one time when Danny and I were out on the lake in the boat having a great time. When we finished I left my kneeboard in his boat. A few weeks past and I got a phone call... it was Danny. His weenie dog had eaten all the foam padding off the kneeboard! You should have heard him explaining that one!
We used to take our late night cruises up the river to eat at Cherokee Steak House on the lake. The food was good but the time spent with friends was better... actually, now it is priceless.
I can still hear Danny's voice when I was visiting after I left Hendersonville. I can hear him yelling "hey boy!" just like it was five minutes ago.
If I can leave an impression on anyone with this message, I hope it is NEVER take anything for granted. We all do, and hindsight is 20/20. DON'T miss any opportunity to tell the people that you love what they mean to you. The last time I visited Hendersonville before Danny died, I was at the police department and saw Danny ride by on his motorcycle. I reminded myself "I've got to see Danny before I go back home". ....I didn't get to talk Danny that day.

Danny was a great friend. He kept us smiling, as our memories of him will in the future.

k-9 Chuck Clinton
Rockwood Police Department

Danny I miss you everyday. Your smile and friendship are greatly missed but I know that you are beside us all as we go about our job each day.

detective John Denney Coarsey
Hendersonville, Tn. P.D.

Hey boy, Sorry it's taking so long to leave you something but I just couldn't. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Sunday are the worst seeing how your Rusty Wallace has been doing the last couple of years. I still have days I go to call you, Then I know your still around messing with me. I know your in a better place but I (we) still miss you and are so very proud of you. You keep me going with that big smile of yours and knowing I'll see you again.

Love and miss ya bro,
Bobby MacClary