Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Al. Love Ya and Miss Ya

Eileen J Pereira (McGregor)
Sister

December 25, 2012

Well Al it is that time a year again you have been gone 11 yrs. This year is a little better we have Aniyah with us been a long time. And Ian and Charoltte have a son. Always think about you and wish you where here.

Love You and Miss You
Your Sister and Family

Eileen J Pereira (McGregor)
Sister

December 21, 2012

Al, Now its been twelve years, where does the time go? I again read all the recent reflections. Two of your sons are now police officers and your department named a station after you! Your son Ian named his son after you! Great honors but I'd give it all back to have another conversation with you. You are missed and remembered !

Tom Whalen Deputy Sheriff
los angeles sheriffs dept

October 30, 2012

Dad, you'd be proud to meet your first grandson Lochlan Alister McGregor born on 9-11-2012. I wish you could have met him. Love Ian

Officer Ian McGregor
Son, Newport Police Department

September 22, 2012

We Al you are a Uncle Karen had a baby girl on 8/31/12 aniyah jean 7lbs 7oz 21 3/4 long she looks just like karen.

Eileen Pereira
Sister

September 3, 2012

Hey there al just wanted to let you know you are going to be an uncle Karen is having a baby. A baby girl mom always said what goes around comes around he we go again love you and miss you so much

Eileen Pereira
Sister

August 7, 2012

I hope that i can be half the Officer you were.
Growing up evey time i mentioned i was going to join the Police, my mum would always talk about you.
Forever remembered.

Constable Saunders
Family

July 23, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL. MISS YOU SO MUCH.

LOVE
YOUR SISTER

EILEEN PEREIRA
SISTER

February 26, 2012

This in a honor in my Brothers Name the City of East Providence Renamed the Police Department To The Alister C.McGregor Saftey Complex. Prays are there for all of you that have had lost. They will always be remebered

Police Station Dedicated in Memory of Major Alister McGregor

Major McGregor's family unveiled a new plaque as loved ones and police officers across the state stood watch during a Tuesday ceremony.


By Abigail Crocker
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December 27, 2011
















Family, friends and colleagues of Major Alister McGregor, a respected East Providence officer killed during a training exercise 10 years ago to the day, stood in rapt attention as the East Providence Police Station was renamed in his memory Tuesday afternoon.

"[The profession] carries an immense risk," said Mayor Bruce Rogers at the ceremony podium overlooking hundreds of faces flooding the Waterman Avenue building's front parking lot. "It was a life cut too short."

Pastor Greg Carpenter, the department's chaplain, remembers the day when Major McGregor was accidentally shot. The news "devastated" the department as the Scottish-American was well respected and liked by his colleagues.

In addition to holding down the position of department hockey goalie, Major McGregor was an expert in "deadly force" and developed strategy plans against school shootings still utilized by departments across the state. He served East Providence for 16 years after policing in Reno, Nevada.

"It's a completely changed department because of Alister McGregor," Pastor Carpenter said in front of the newly-dedicated Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex.

A great father, husband and friend, Major McGregor was also known as die-hard sports fan. Patrolman Paul Rodriguez said the major would be "upset" if he didn't publically acknowledge that he eventually lost a bet a few years ago that was wagered on the Stanley Cup. McGregor was a Chicago Blackhawks fan. Rodriguez preferred the Philadelphia Flyers. Major McGregor was ultimately victorious.

"Congratulations Al. You won the bet," he said.

State police and department members from Newport, Middletown, Seekonk and Providence attended the ceremony. In a wave of unison, officers saluted as "The Star Spangled Banner" rung out over the crowd. Soon after, Captain Retired Walter Barlow, an organizer behind the memorial and the ceremony's keynote speaker, asked the family to help present the plaque situated on the side of the building's entrance.

Originally, plans were made to rename the overpass next to the East Providence High School in Major McGregor's name, according to Mayor Rogers. But organizers thought it would be more fitting to name the police station in his honor - and thus, a committee was born. Residents John Rossi and Candy Seel were instrumental in planning.

According to Captain Barlow, a Roger Williams University endowment fund for students who lost parents in the line of duty was created in name of the officer.

Ian McGregor, the major's eldest son and a member of the Newport Police Department, said his father's tragedy did not dissuade him from following in his professional footsteps. His brother Clifford is also an officer in the Middletown Police Department; another brother, Derek, is actively seeking police work.

"People say 'he was killed in the line of duty, what makes you want be a police officer?'" the Newport officer said standing on front of the new plaque. "You can shy away from it, or you can know the dangers of [the job] early on."

He went on to explain that the force is a brotherhood, a noble profession.

"It's a sacred family."
Related Topics: East Providence Police Station, Major Alister C. McGregor, and Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex

Eileen Pereira
sister

January 1, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR AL. LOVE YA AND MISS YA.

Eileen Pereira
sister

December 31, 2011

To the McGregor family,
I was reading all the reflections today and they warmed my heart to hear how loved Al was. I remember the Christmas we all shared together at my house and can still see Al sitting on the corner of the sofa smiling at everyone. That was many years ago.
Brooke may you find comfort in your sons, and know they are children and young men to be proud of.
You are loved always,

Sharon Mello

December 28, 2011

Hey Al it is your little sister just sitting here on christmas eve thinking that it has been 10 yrs since you left and march will be 10years for mom. I really don't like this time of year but it is easier since Karen is 18 and Cody is 17I miss I miss you so much love you your sister.MERRY CHRISTMAS SAY HI TO MOM AND DAD

Eileen Pereira
sister

December 24, 2011

PLEASE READ THIS IS MY BROTHER AND HE WAS ALSO A GREAT DAD AND HUSBAND I WILL NEVER FORGET AND NEITHER WILL THEY.

EAST PROVIDENCE — Nearly a decade has passed since the tragic death of Major Alister C. McGregor and later this month, the late police officer will be honored with a memorial ensuring that his name is never forgotten.

#On Tuesday, Dec. 27, a ceremony will be held at the East Providence Police Department’s headquarters on Waterman Avenue formally re-naming the facility as the Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex.

#The ceremony’s date will mark the 10 year anniversary of Major McGregor’s death. The 16-year veteran of the East Providence Police Department was killed during a training exercise involving hostage situation on a school bus. Major McGregor, who was posthumously promoted from the rank Captain, was shot when another training office failed to clear their weapon of live ammunition.

#The process of dedicating the police station in Major McGregor’s memory was first born of a conversation between Mayor Bruce Rogers and Walter Barlow, a retired East Providence Police Department Captain. Every year since Major McGregor’s death, Capt. Barlow has organized a memorial golf tournament that raises funds for the Alister C. McGregor Memorial Foundation.

#Capt. Barlow said he wanted to do something to memorialize Major McGregor though he wasn’t sure what. Mayor Rogers, said Capt. Barlow, jumped right on board and later recommended the police station.

#Along with Mayor Rogers and Capt. Barlow, retired detective John Rossi, current East Providence Police Lieutenant Armen Garo and Candy Seel, a city resident and past president of the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Associates, all worked on the dedication.

#Late last month, the city council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing a re-naming of the station. The memorial will officially be denoted by a plaque, which was purchased with asset forfeiture funds.

#Major McGregor’s son, Cliff, is a police officer in Middletown. He will be one of the major’s family members in attendance for this month’s ceremony.

#“It’s a really nice honor to have them name it after him,” he said.

#“This is the ultimate honor, to have the actual police station named after him.”

#For more on Major McGregor, or the memorial fund,





The Major Alister C. McGregor Memorial Foundation
This is the official web site of the Major Alister C. McGregor Memorial Foundation. The McGregor Foundation awards scholarships, accepts tax-deductible donations and has an annual golf tournament fundraiser...

Eileen Pereira
Sister

December 8, 2011

Happy Thanksgivng Al. Think of you all the time

Love Your Sister

Eileen and Family

Eileen Pereira
sister

November 24, 2011

"The dead are merely the countrymen of my future." See you in the afterlife Al, first 3 rounds are on me!

A Friend
EPPD

November 3, 2011

HEY THEY JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY WENT TO IAN WEDDING YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD HIS WIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN AND CLIFF, DEREK AND CAMERON ARE GREAT TOO.

LOVE YA
YOUR SISTER AND FAMILY

EILEEN, JOHN, KAREN, AND CODY

Eileen J Pereira (McGregor)
SISTER

October 26, 2011

Alister,
I don't know what to say, you were my friend and confident, it's almost ten years since you passed. Life hasen't been the same, hope you are resting in peace. Love you bro

LT Steve Kennedy
friend

May 8, 2011

Happy Birthday. Miss you so much.

Love

Eileen,John,Karen,Cody

Eileen J. Pereira (McGregor)
Sister

February 25, 2011

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

Rest in peace!

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

February 3, 2011

my gran mentioned you today you are with some of the best people i have ever known, thinkning of all the family, love alanna lennox x

Alanna lennox
family

December 28, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother... Still praying for you and your family.

Lieutenant
East Providence

December 27, 2010

Well Monday will be nine years since you where taken from us. Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. Miss you and think about you all the time,

Love Ya Sister

Eileen, John , Karen ,Cody

Eileen J Pereira (McGregor)

December 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving Al. Wish you where here with us.

Love Ya

Eileen, John , Karen, Cody

Eileen J Pereira (McGregor)
Sister

November 24, 2010

It's funny because when I think of what compels me to visit this page and read the reflections I can't come up with any other reason other than I miss you my friend!! I can't say what happened today to make me want to come here other than maybe you were looking over me...

Erod

October 27, 2010

My sympathies on the loss of Major McGregor in what was a terrible, terrible accident. Nevertheless an accident, it should not have happened. I wish only the best for Major McGregor's wife and family and from what I understand, two sons who are or wish to be police officers. May God watch over Major McGregor, his family and fellow officers.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret.

September 24, 2010