Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Ofc. McGuinn and his family,
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing you personally, but those that I work with describe you as a loving, fun guy with impeccable character. I was deeply saddened when I heard another of our brothers that walked the same walk I walk was so brutally taken away from us. Your death wasn't in vain and you are with God in Heaven now, so that gives me peace. My condolescences go out to your family. I pray that God uplifts your name and presence and gives your family the utmost strength and resillience in this time of need. May God's angels flock around your family to protect and keep them and your spirit live on as a valiant warrior in DOC blue.

Ofc. Demetrius
Maryland State Division of Correction

August 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer McGuinn's family, friends and co-workers. I, too, once work in corrections for many years and your ultimate sacrifice serves as a reminder to all how serious and dangerous this job can be! Your work is done. May you rest in peace.

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office Of Naval Intelligence Police Department

August 1, 2006

HERO HERO HERO
RIP

School Resource Officer / Police Officer
Manlius Police Dept

August 1, 2006

Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police, PA

August 1, 2006

May the Lord continue to comfort your family, friends, and co-workers during their time of need.

Many have applied for the positions but you have upheld the position!! You are a blessing to us all.

Lt. Angelina Boyd
Md. Correctional Adjustment Center

August 1, 2006

I AM HEARTFULLY SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS YOUNG MAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS FAMILY. I HAVE BEEN IN CORRECTIONS FOR 11YRS. OUR JOB IS VERY HARD AND STRESSFUL AT TIMES SOMETIMES WORKING IN THE PRISON IS LIKE BEING IN A WAR. MY PRAYERS ONCE AGAIN TO HIS FAMILY.

LATONJA DEWALT / CO
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

August 1, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TRAGIC TIME. STAY STRONG AND STAY PEACEFUL.

Melissa A. Atkins Assistant Warden's Sec
MD DOC

August 1, 2006

Brother David,
Your service on one of the toughest beats in the world has come to an end. I pray that you new beat in Heaven is filled with only joy and glory. Thank you for your service and dedication. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

I pray that your family is comforted by Our Lord and may He wrap His loving arms around them now and forever.

You will NEVER be forgotten.. HEROS LIVE FOREVER!!!!

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)

July 31, 2006

Our condolences and prayers to the family of Officer McGuinn and to our brothers and sisters who walk the line and make the decision to walk in day after day to keep our people safe, our prayers to all of you from the men and women of the Guam DOC.

Captain Jess Tupaz
Guam Department of Corrections

July 31, 2006

HERO

Son of a retired Homicide Detective
Hamilton County (OH) Sheriff's Department

July 31, 2006

It's happened again. We put our lives on the line every day when we walk into a Correctional Facility.

Officer McGuinn, thank you for your sacrifice and your dedication to the people of Maryland in keeping them safe from the dangerous ones they forget about.

Thank you, brother. My deepest sympathies to your friends and family for their loss.

You are a hero.

C.O. M. Stevens
Nevada Dept. of Corrections

July 31, 2006

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and miss Officer McGuinn.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

July 31, 2006

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER MCGUINN.KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OUT FOR US ALL DOWN HERE.

SENIOR CORRECTION OFFICER SEAN KELLY
N.J.D.O.C.

July 31, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer McGuinn, especially to his fiancee. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for David, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember David's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that David's life was about so much more than the way he died. David will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer McGuinn, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three and a half years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 31, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer David McGuinn and to his fellow officers with the Maryland State Division of Corrections.

On behalf of our family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when David was so brutally murdered in the line of duty. May you be comforted by the warm embrace and support of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. There are many who have have shared the same anquish and they will be there to support you on the difficult journey ahead.

Heaven now has another hero, but I am so saddened that it is your beloved David. His valor and courage will be forever remembered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service David gave to his community and the citizens of Maryland, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 25, 2006.

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

July 31, 2006

I worked with Dave at Atlantic City Medical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, what a wonderfully delightful man. Dave was kind and caring and always had a smile for all of us on the nursing units. He was loved by the nurses and patients. God, what a great guy. He will be missed by many of us in Atlantic City.
Lisa Ruiz RN

Registered Nurse
New York State Nurses Association

July 31, 2006

MAY ANGELS LIFT YOU UP AND SPEED YOUR WAY TO HEAVEN.

ANGEL WINGS OF MERCY ENFOLD YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND GIVE THEM COMFORT.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

CHERYL STEPHENSON
FREIND OF A FELLOW OFFICER

July 31, 2006

I will remember his smile and wave to come over every time he saw me pull up. A good man and a good officer. He had hopes of doing more within the DOC. After talking with him over the last few months regularly during his patrols of the perimeter and his desires to become a K9 officer and his desire to make a difference in the jails, I was looking forward to having another good man on our team. I wish that I had gotten the chance to work with him. He is already sorely missed. Doing his job to the end...he was and will be remembered as "Homeland Security" to those of us here. Kudos brother on your job and life well done...Rest in Peace.

Sgt. D. Keenan
MD.D.O.C K9

July 31, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will always remember your professionalism and unselfish dedication to the service of the Atlantic County, NJ community.

Medical Investigators
Atlantic County Office of the Medical Examiner

July 31, 2006

To the family, You will be in our hearts and prayers! Mr.McGuinn, is like an fallen soldier he will be remembered for his hard work and dedication. Remember prayer is the answer!

Food Administrator Anthony Stacks
Bureau of Prisons

July 31, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 31, 2006

David, There are no words to express the sadness or anger I fee for the way your life was snatched from you. I hope and pray that your death will not be in vein. You lived a life of integrity and honor, risking your safety in exchange for others. Your reward will be bountiful. May your friends, co-workers, and loved ones find some comfort in that.

Captain Jo Diggs
Fellow Officer, Westover Maryland

July 30, 2006

David, There are no words to express the sadness or anger I fee for the way your life was snatched from you. I hope and pray that your death will not be in vein. You lived a life of integrity and honor, risking your safety in exchange for others. Your reward will be bountiful. May your friends, co-workers, and loved ones find some comfort in that.

Captain Jo Diggs
Fellow Officer, Westover Maryland

July 30, 2006

Ofc. McGuinn,

Your life and death shall not be in vain sir. We are striving to encourage officers to be uncompromising so that your example will not be the exception, but the rule. I remember you when you came through the Academy and was at a loss for words when I heard of your untimely death. Your valiance is a testament to your integrity and I wish you peace in your resting place.

May God send angels to protect, comfort, strengthen and stabilize your family in your absence and know that your blue family will miss your example.

Your name and example will forever be in my heart and mind. May you be rewarded in heaven for your steadfastness, respectfulness and kindness to others.

Lt. S. Mundell
MD DOC/Correctional Entry Level Program

July 30, 2006

TO David, McGuinn Family and the MD DOC Family,

The hundreds of emails that are coming about you from operators from all over the world can be summed up in this one sentence. "You are much loved and will be missed, thank you for your heartm dedication and service to the corrections community." Rest now and God Bless You.

To the men and women of the MD DOC family thank you for all that you do and we are sadden by this tragic loss of your brother. He will be greatly missed.

Stephen Blake
Editor of a Corrections Officer Site

July 30, 2006