Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am the song that will never end.
I am the love of family and friend.
I am the child who has come to rest
In the arms of the Father who knows him best.

When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!

Thank you for your service to the community.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Wm. B. Young, 3rd
Upper Darby resident

To the McNamara family & Upper Darby Police Dept, I would just like say how sorry I am for your loss. As a lifelong resident of the Twp and a Police Officer this hits home. I met Dennis on a vehicle stop in 1996 when I was working in Millbourne Boro. I talked to Dennis for about 10 minutes and felt as if I knew him for 10 Years. From that point on I knew if his squad was working that I could count on seeing that UDPD van pulling up in my rear view mirror, just to make sure I was ok on my stop. To Dennis's family stay strong through the prosecution of this animal, I know the Upper Darby Police Dept as well as the law enforcement community throughout the country will suport you. God Bless You

Ptl. Sean Murrin
City of Coatesville Police Dept

My prayers and sympathy go out to the family & friends of Officer Dennis McNamara. Though I never met Officer McNamara, as a Upper Darby resident, I am deeply saddened to hear of one of our finest gone. God Bless and Protect the Upper Darby Police Department and the family & friends of McNamara. He's with us all now.

Upper Darby resident

To the Family of Officer McNamara,

Please accept my sincere sympathies and prayers as you face this tradedy in your lives. I am SO SORRY for the loss of our first Officer, Officer McNamara, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Not only is his death a loss to his loving family, it is a loss to our Community, Country, and Nation. I shall be praying for your strength and courage in the days ahead and on into the future. May the Peace of Jesus visit you and remain with you forever.

Respectfully, a Drexel Hill Resident,

Mrs. C. Patterson

local citizen
N/A

To the Family and friends of Officer McNamara,

He gave of himself while giving to and for others. I no longer reside in Upper Darby but I respect and understand the job he was tasked with as My father was an Upper Darby Police Officer. No one will ever know how many lives he kept safe or touched. It it was men like him that kept me safe as a child and teen and motivated me to be something in life. God Bless the family of Officer McNamara and all the men and women in law enforcement who keep us safe.
Please accept my condolences.

Donna Rieman, daughter of
Leo J Cowley, Badge #38 Upper Darby Police Department,
Retired 1992.

Retired Police Officers Family

From someone who has been arrested a few times in U.D.Im sorry this happened officer McNamara. My condolences to the McNamara family and U.D.P.D. This horrible situation changed my view on everything, and makes me want to be a better person. R.I.P
B.L

Thank you . God bless your family and those you have left behind.

A resident of Upper Darby

Dennis: You will be missed by us in the Fire Dept. as you were always there when we needed you and the people of the Twp needed you, We are there for you now, with all our prayers for you and your Family. God Bless!! Rest in peace.

Chief 36-9

A Township Fire Chief
U.D.T.F.D.

Dennis was an Officer every Officer would like to be. He was respected, dedicated, and one of the most honest and professional Officers you will ever meet. I am one of the lucky Officers to have known Dennis. I did not work with him in his department but he was always around to back me up along with other Officers from Upper Darby. Dennis's death is a tragedy. My sorrow is with his family and his extended family at the Upper Darby Police Department.

Anonymous

As a lifelong resident of Upper Darby, I cant ever remember a darker hour. I never thought that this could happen in my town, to the men and women that I know and see each day. I always had the highest respect for our officers but now it is respect that I cant even describe. Each day you watch over us and help us, some appreciate you and some do not, but always know how much this resident appreciates you! Words can not express this loss, My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and her children, and also the Upper Darby Police Department. Thank you Dennis!

Kim Garvey
Upper Darby District Court

Dennis,
I was there when you lay on a rain soaked street;
as good a cop any could meet.
I was there when the Doctor said there was no hope;
and seemed we could not cope.
I was there when your wife asked why;
and the only answer was to look up high.
I was there when your children came in;
and wondered what a sin.
I WILL BE THERE to answer the next the call;
for your name will never fall.

Ptl. William Tobin #122
Upper Darby Twp.

Dennis,

I only had the pleasure in talking to you on a few occasions, but I never told you that I appreciated what you and the rest of the Upper Darby Police officers were doing to keep our neighborhoods safe for our families.
So, Thank you Bro, May God Bless you!

Constable Tikos
Pennsylvania State Constables

Officer McNamara will be sorely missed by all that knew him and worked with him. It is indeed a great loss to his community. God bless you, Dennis.

Richard Caruth, Dispatcher
Delcom

My deepest sympathies to Ofc. McNamara's family, and fellow officers. Although I never really knew him well, I was familiar with him from working in that area. To all my fellow brothers in UDPD, you all stood by me in a time of need, rest assured, Ofc. McNamara will be standing by yours now. Stay safe.

Pfc. Jim McKniff
Myrtle Beach Police Department, former Brookhaven PD #2737

farewell my friend and brother officer...
you will be missed by all..
we will all see you in heaven

Sgt Steve Sangiorgio
newtown twp.Delaware county

To the Family, Friends, and Fellow Officers of Dennis McNamara,

My prayers for peace for all of you. You are surrounded by the love of friends and family that will help you all. Embrace each other and be gentle to yourselves at dealing with your loss.

I know the pain of grief and the need to be gentle with yourself.

God Bless,
Elizabeth Cox
Hornell, NY

Dear Officer Dennis McNamara ,

I'm deeply saddened to hear of your death.I grew up in Upper Darby and was taught to respect and honor all of Upper Darby's Police officers. I did take my "Pride In Blue" very seriously.

Officer Dennis- you helped my family survive the unexpected loss of Officer Tony Tonzola #104 UDPD. Thank You for standing by my family as his color guard.We will remember you always.

You were a wonderful, decorated officer who took much pride in Upper Darby's finest unit.You will be saddly missed by all.

You are a true HERO forever.

You will never be forgotten.

God bless you and your family always,

Tracy Valeriano ( Tony Tonzola's daughter)

POLICEMAN'S PRAYER

Walk with him tonight Dear Lord
Along each darkened street
Walk with him tonight Dear lord
Along his lonely beat
Keep him happy through the night
And please make sure he's warm
And guide him to a sheltering door
In case there comes a time a storm
And let him know
Though he's not here
My prayers are free from fright
Because, Dear Lord ,I, know so well
You're on his beat tonight


Dennis, I am very proud to have served with you.
You will be missed by all. Walt/Bear

Officer Walt McDonald
Upper Darby Township

Dennis, Our prayers are with you and your family. Watch over us and keep us safe as we continue to do what you loved to do.

Inv's J. Thrash #286/ G. Linaweaver #27
SEPTA Transit Police Department

Dennis, I'm going to miss you. Thank's for all you taught me while I was working in Millbourne.
Because of you, I have'nt let a single counterfiet inspection sticker get by me in 3 years.
You will be missed, but I know that if God has a police department, I know your on the force !!
God Bless my friend, keep watch over all of us !!!!

Officer Matthew Kelly
Haverford Twp Police Department

God bless you Dennis

Patrick Reger

Although I did not know you personally, my sister knew you. Since January 30, 2002 my sister and I have talked about you constantly and all she can ever talk about is what good things, you have done for the community and how much you are willing to help another person out. It was a tragic day for Upper Darby Township and I would like to send condolences from the entire firehouse. We wish that you will continue to protect the community and give your fellow officer’s an angel on their shoulder. Thank you for your service to Upper Darby and you will forever live within our hearts.

Firefighter James Maxwell
Upper Darby Fire Company #1

Dennis,
Thank you for your friendship and all of your help. You are a great guy and a very special person.
You are sadly missed,
Lisa

Lisa

"GOD BLESS YOU MAN"

officer jack santos
san francisco pd

It is with great difficulty that I write these words. Dennis you were a friend and coworker. I fondly remember our tours together when I first hit the street. If not for you I would not have broken my nose just 11 days after starting on the street, or had the determination to see jobs through to the end. I still remember the night we stopped home and your daughter's, she was about 4 years old, determined march to the Dairy Queen for ice cream. Your family always came first. I will miss some of the conversations we had about all sorts of things. Memories are nice, but having you still with us would be better. Please watch over all of us and just keep backing us up. Rest in Peace Dennis, you have earned it.

Patrolman Tom FitzPatrick #86
Upper Darby Twp Police Department