Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just know that you're not a hero because your gone...You're a hero because of the way you lived. We commit to pray for your family everyday. Thank you for your dedicated service. You will not be forgotten.

Miller #1279
Springfield Missouri Police Dept.

October 6, 2007

Gary may you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord...May God bless, comfort, and care for your family. My prayers and thoughts go to your family.

Bob Buschbacher, Deputy Chief of Police
Streamwood, Illinois Police Department

October 6, 2007

Deputy McCormack, we are better for having known you. Rest in peace, brother, we've got your watch now. You will be missed.

Captain Matt Hough
Battlefield Fire Protection District

October 6, 2007

Officer Mccormack you were the most humerous guy I ever had a chance to meet. i would of loved to go on ride alongs with you, like you said I could. I will miss you grately and my prayers go out to you wife and two children. Rest In Peace.

October 6, 2007

i really feel bad of the greene sheriff's department that the loss of one of there own my thoughts and prayer's go out to the McCormack family we will miss Gary D. McCormack he searved a good life in republic police department he was a sargent we will be thinking about the Mcormack family and there time of need..

kyle reel

October 6, 2007

My heart goes out to Deputy Sheriff mcCormack's family and other loved ones. What a terrible loss.

Mike Carlie
Missouri State University criminologist

October 6, 2007

Mrs. McCormack and children,

My heart goes out to you, I know the pain I felt when I had to hear the words I never wanted to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know there is nothing I can do or say to make this horrible time better, but just know myself, son and daughter are with you in heart and soul.

Mrs. Cheryl Floyd
Spouse of MSHP Trooper Kevin Floyd
EOW 9-22-05

Cheryl Floyd
MSHP Trooper Kevin Floyd

October 6, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. Our prayers go out to your family.

Sgt. Robert Hare
Georgia Dept. of Juvenile Justice

October 6, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIEND'S AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY McCORMACK. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE, COMFORT AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 6, 2007

While driving today to the Bolivar homecoming parade to watch my daughters marching band; I witnessed the wrecker carrying Deputy Gary's patrol car; I was instantly saddened, and touched by what I saw. There were many Sheriff patrol cars that seemed to be "escorting" the wrecker; which brought me to tears. Without knowing the circumstances; I knew the outcome must not be good. I felt the loss, and saw the proud way that the officers were representing what may have been a fallen comrade. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and those that surrounded his life. May his angels continue to be around those left, that knew his presence.

Suzy Ward
St. Johns

October 6, 2007

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

October 6, 2007

I met Gary for the first time while he was still a Sergeant with Republic PD. Its said that a first impression is how you are remembered. Well, Gary left a first impression on me that would never go away. I was impressed with his professionalism, wit and love of life.

A few months later Gary was hired at Greene County and was assigned to my squad. While assigned to my squad I had the honor of working and talking with him. He had the ability to bring life into a room.

After our shift was over, all of us were setting at the office talking about how uncomfortable our (kevlar) vests were. During the conversation, his infamous smirk appeared on as he unbuttoned the top two buttons on his uniform shirt to show that he had sewn the Superman "S" symbol to the top portion of his vest.

It was a true honor to work with Gary. An excellent officer, friend and family man.

Deputy Sheriff / Brian
Greene County Sheriffs Dept

October 6, 2007

It saddens my heart when any Law Enforcement Officer looses
there life in the line of duty,

God Bless Deputy Sheriff Gary D.McCormack, wife,son, daughter, family, and co workers of the Greene County
Sheriff's Department,

Know that each of you are in my prayers at this difficult
time of your grief,
May the wonderful memories you have together will carry
you through this time of sadness and tragedy,

Rest in peace Deputy McCormack, God has another Blue
Angel in heaven with him,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland.

October 6, 2007

I am the mother to a police officer. When I first heard this new's I was awestruck! Realizing this could have been my son who is a police officer.Thanking the Lord that it isn't. My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family's.As well as with the volunteer firefighter and his. I pray that the Lord God will ease your pain and sorrow.Being a public servant takes a special "one-of-a-kind" person.Rest in peace dear one in the arm's of the angels.Thank you for protecting me and other's.I salute you!

Debra Shoemaker
mother of a police officer

October 6, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

October 6, 2007

Gary, you will be missed, ever so much by so many. You were a good man, officer, husband, and father. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have known you. My heart stopped and sank when I learned of the tragedy. My you rest in peace. To the family, my sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and trying time.

Deputy Dennis Spence
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department

October 6, 2007

Thank you, Deputy McCormack, for your service to the people of Missouri and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

October 6, 2007

Way too young to leave us. I'm sure your service and your bravery was a blessing to the citizens of Greene County.

Mr. & Mrs. Lt. Edward Bish

Mr. & Mrs. Lt. Edward Bish
Cypress Police Department, Orange County California

October 6, 2007

May the Peace and Grace of God be with your family, Sheriff Merritt and all of the officer's that were associated with you during this difficult time. The people that were touched by you on this earth are in our department's and my families thoughts and prayers. Rest easy brother, until we meet again!

Chief Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

October 6, 2007

May you rest in peace brother. Rest easy we have the watch now.

Deputy R. Hicks
York County Sheriff's Office

October 6, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

October 6, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

October 6, 2007

We will never forget the ultimate sacrafice you made brother.

Sgt. Vince Ninemire
Clinton Police Department

October 6, 2007

May God watch over your family in their time of sorrow. God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother.

Trooper II David Murphy
TX DPS

October 6, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Greene County Sheriff's Department, may peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Deputy McCormack's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 6, 2007