Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was deeply sadden to hear of another loss of a police officer My heart is torn to pieces each time I read of these horrible things. My son was taken from us in a similar manner. He was making a traffic stop and the man in the car shot and killed him instantly. In the blink of an eye God called him home. We miss him just as much today as we did when it happened. To Coporal McKay's family I want to say I understand the stunning pain you are feeling. It is unreal. My prayers is for you to remember the good in your officer and how proud you are of him and the job he chose to do. To Corporal McKay's fellow officers I know you are suffering too. It is a stunning blow. Please know I include everyone of you in my prayers. I pray for your safety and your hearts. You are the brave heroes who must continue the fight.

PAT STEVENS
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May 13, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family! To the Devil Dog: Semper Fi Marine! Sorry you had to come upon this, but glad you acted with your heart and instincts!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, Ca PD

May 13, 2007

It seems like just yesterday we laid a brother to rest. Now 7 months later, we loose another hero. Thank you for the job you did, and the job you will have of watching over us from above. Everyone at Sanbornton PD will have thoughts and prayers with your family. God Bless Cpl.

"The Final Inspection"

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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here,
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 judgment 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."

Author Unknown

K. McSweeney #155
Sanbornton PD

May 13, 2007

Your heroic actions will never be forgotten. Thank you for serving the community.

May 13, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 13, 2007

Cop on the Take

First he takes the oath.

Now look at all he takes.

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.

He takes time to stop and talk to children.

He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.

He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.

He takes your injured child to the hospital.

He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.

He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.

He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.

He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes retirement.

He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, he takes a bullet.

And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.

Blessed are the peace keepers!

Jamie

May 13, 2007

Cpl McKay
May you rest in peace Bro! May God Bless your family and the Franconia PD in this difficult time. To the Marine who came to your aide.....SEMPER FI!!!!!!

Officer Jim Schubert
Customs & Border Protection, Baltimore, Md

May 13, 2007

REST EASY BROTHER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. WE WILL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE BRAVE ONE, BUT YOU WILL BE MISSED. (RIP)
TO THE MARINE, JOB WELL DONE SIR. WE NEED MORE ANGELS OF YOUR MAGNITUDE WATCHING OUT FOR US. NOT ONLY HAVE YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY, YOU HAVE ALSO DONE YOUR COMMUNITY A GREAT JUSTICE. HATS OFF TO YOU!

DEPUTY J.D.DAVIS
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

May 13, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

May 13, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all.

Karen
citizen

May 13, 2007

May God Bless Corporal McKay and his family. His dedication to this great country will sadly missed. It is officers like him that make this country a safer place for all.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer
Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice

Douglas W. Bennett Juvenile Probation Of
Ky Dept of Juvenile Justice

May 13, 2007

May god continue to bless your family in this time of sorrow. From brother to brother

Ofc David Johnson
Police Officer

May 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Thanks for your service. If they would put people in prison for assaulting an officer you might still be alive!

nc game warden

May 13, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the family, members of the Franconia PD and friends of Corporal Bruce McKay. May you find comfort in knowing that he's in everlasting glory with our Lord.

J. B. Maberry
Former Philadelphia Police Department

May 13, 2007

Thank you, sir.

Rick F.

May 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother

Patrolman Charles Pappas
Lowell Police Department Lowell Ma.

May 13, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family. HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

May 13, 2007

Corporal McKay,

Rest in peace, may your family and friends find an inner peace. To the man who stepped forward to assist Corporal McKay in his time of need, Thank You. You did everyone a favor by getting that guy off the streets.

Eric S
EMT-P

May 13, 2007

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy Brother.

Former New Hampshire Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia

May 13, 2007

May the Lord bless Corporal Bruce McKay, his family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department

May 13, 2007

Rest in peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

May 13, 2007

What a tragic waste of life. You died a hero and you will be missed by your friends, family and colleagues alike. Those of us that are left will do our best to carry on the fight and will try not to let you down.

As for the civillian I hope he is also awarded for his inititive and bravery for putting himself in the line of fire and trying to protect the officer.

PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England

May 13, 2007

You didn't know you wouldn't be going home at the end of your shift, Corporal. Thank you for being there for every second of your 12 years. Each "Officer Down" report makes me want to come out of retirement. You won't be forgotten. Thank God for that former Marine and his son. They are awesome examples of real Americans.

Don Watson
Retired

May 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother. To the Marine that stepped in to help, Thank You.

Officer Sparling
Mesquite PD, TX

May 13, 2007

Here's to the memory of Cpl. McKay. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to duty. Thanks for stading up for what is right and fighting the good fight to the very end. I am very proud and beyond words of appreciation for the Marine who did what needed to be done in a time that action needed to be taken. Knowing that there are good people out there who are true Americans that are willing to help and stand up for what is right helps us all. Knowing this when we pin on our badges everyday and go out the door into the unknown is a great feeling and fills us with determination. Thank you Cpl. McKay and to the U.S. Marine, you both should be honored with pride.

Police Officer B. Miller
Hualapai Police Department, AZ

May 13, 2007