Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A smile and nod or anything you needed. A just general good guy. He would help anyway he could. Remember he will never leave you. It will be the smallest little things to trigger a memory. I know tears ran down my face when I saw then flag outside the Republic fire station for the first time yesterday. I am sure there are many happy memories from that smiling face. God's love and strength to all the family who love and miss him.

Janet
Cox employee

October 8, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir...................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

October 8, 2007

Gary was an amazing guy. I worked with Gary's wife and babysat their son. I will always remember Gary for his great sense of humor and how much my husband enjoyed doing ride alongs with Gary when he was at Republic. My prayers and thoughts are with Stephanie and the kids. God Bless.

Erin Taylor
Friend

October 8, 2007

Brother I miss you. I will miss our conversations in the mornings and your endless humor. You touched all of those around you in such a positive way, it will not be forgotten. You were so proud to wear the badge and perform your duties, regardless of the risks. We have all learned from you, both while you were here and in your death. Rest easy brother.

Det. Frank Duren
GCSD

October 8, 2007

May your family find comfort knowing you are with the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that God will heal your family's pain and will give them the courage to know they will, without a doubt, see you again! Thank you for your service. You are a real hero and you will not be forgotten. God Bless, and I'll see you on the streets of gold brother.

P.S. May the family remember if they ever need anything, we as Police Officers are here for you, always.

Motor Officer Douglas #267
Washington Police Department, MO

October 8, 2007

Gary was very passionate about his job and family as well as a true hero to his family and our nation. He was a protector to all and a great mentor to me. You will be missed. My prayers go out to your family and friends.

Anonymous
Friend

October 8, 2007

God bless family, friends,fellow officers.

Chief D. Whiteley

Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Chief Danny Whiteley
Poplar Bluff Mo. Police Dept

October 8, 2007

May God give you the strength needed to face the days ahead.

Barbara Bagby
Sister of Patrolman Michael Moreland, end of watch July 21, 1978

October 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co workers of Sheriff McCormack. I hope everyone pulls together through these difficult times. God bless you and rest in peace Sheriff McCormack.

Officer Burns
Texas

October 8, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy McCormack, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

October 8, 2007

Deputy McCormack,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dev Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit

October 8, 2007

Thank you for your service

PO Michael Connolly
Boston Police Department

October 8, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the McCormack family. Please know that I love you and my heart aches with you as you go on without your loved one. My prayers and thoughts are with you during the coming days.

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

October 8, 2007

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary died a Hero for the way he lived and person he was -- he will always be remembered.
May you rest in peace - your family will be looked after by many who knew you and by those of us who have suffered a similar loss. Your children have a new guardian Angel looking over them.

Deb H.
sister of Officer Bob Stanze EOW 8-8-00 St.Louis MO

October 8, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Gary McCormack, and the Greene County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy McCormack, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 8, 2007

Your sorrow is shared by many in our great nation. Your loss is great and a difficult time for your family. Family, friends and co-workers are covered in our prayers. Thank you for your service to our freedom and safety, thank you for giving us your best.

Cathy C. Carter
Mother of Office Charles J. Callemyn EOW 2/17/07

cathy callemyn carter

October 8, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother.. To the Family and Friends God Bless... This is why it is so important for all of us in Law Enforcement to make sure our families know we love them before we leave for duty..

A Brother

Detective LD Calhoun
Naugatuck CT PD

October 8, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Sheriff McCormack's family as well as the members of the Greene County Sheriff's Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

October 8, 2007

We are saddened by the Greene County S.O. loss. Deputy McCormack's family, & S.O. are in our prayers.

Baxter Springs Kansas Police Department

We pray for the Fire Department and the F.F. and his family injured as well.

Sgt. K. J. Landreth
Baxter Springs P.D. Ks

October 8, 2007

On behalf of session 43 we mourn the loss of your officer.

Session 43
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Academy, Schenectady NY

October 8, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 8, 2007

Gary once told me he almost became a teacher instead of a cop, but he reached that goal even in this profession. He was a good friend, and we will remember what he taught us because of why he taught us.

T.Smith
Republic Police Department

October 8, 2007

To the Loved ones left behind, I am sorry for your great loss, Deputy Gary D. McCormack Lives on thru You ! I am a Christain and rest asure Deputy McCormack Is in The Hands of The Almighty Himself- God, to Protect and to Serve and gave it all, A True American Hero. God Bless You Officer Gary D. McCormack . God Speed

Steven Waggoner
none

October 8, 2007

Rest in peace. May God watch over your family and cops. We will all meet one day.

Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ

October 8, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT OF DEPUTY MCCORMACK, HIS FAMILY AND THE GREENE COUNTY S.O. DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 8, 2007