Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy McDonald, a part of America died with you the day of your passing. It was truly a day of mourning for all Law Enforcement Officers when the sad news spread of the accident which took your life. May God watch over Lakeycha and Tyler, guide and protect them throughout their lives until you are reunited at the Golden Gates of heaven. May God also help the fellow officers of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office through the passing of Deputy McDonald and the most recent passing of Deputy Thomas as these are most difficult times. Thank you for your dedicated service to the community you chose to protect and those lives that you touched during your service. Rest in peace brother. To Lakeycha and Tyler, please try to find some comfort in knowing that Chad’s sacrifice and memory will never be forgotten and shall live for eternity by his brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement even though many of us were not blessed with the opportunity to know him.

Chief Lloyd S. Cole
Town of Bloomfield Police ~ WI

May 30, 2008

Chad,

Your presence is truly being missed by Tyler and I. These last couple days have been really hard for me, with the passing of Deputy Thomas and other things I refused to mention. However, you is still a true hero in our eyes; you and Mike are truly appreciated for yall hard work and dedication may god blessed the both of you.




Lakeycha McDonald

lakeycha
Wife

May 29, 2008

Chad,

We are still are missing you everyday.

Love,

Lakeycha and Tyler

lakeycha
wife

May 27, 2008

Chad,

I just got a call from Deputy Defoe informing me of the passing of Deputy Mike Thomas. My heart is so sadden of the news. All I can think of how proud he was to ride his motorcycle in the Blue Knights memorial ride in your honor. He rode with pride and to honor you in the ride made me so pride to see a department still care in your memory. When Mike make it to those golden gates with you and Joe, tell him I said thank you from the entire McDonald Family. You are truly missed chad.

Lakeycha
Wife

May 25, 2008

Chad,

I rode this week in the Police Unity Tour in memory of you, your life, and the ultimate sacrafice you made. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for service. You truly are a hero! Rest In Peace, my brother!

Lt. Richard Briggs
Ashland, MA PD

May 15, 2008

Hi love,

The blue knights motorcycle ride that honor all the fallen officer for 2007 were very amazing and so awsome. Your co-workers from Bibb County represented you in a big way and you would have been so proud. I was so proud of them also. There were so many motorcycle and patrol cars you wouldn't believed it. Once again wanted to just tell you. It was so amazing.

Love you,

Nikki

lakeycha
wife

April 27, 2008

Hi Chad,

just wanted you to know that you is truly missed and Tyler ask for you everyday especially at bedtime.

Love,

Lakeycha and Tyler

lakeycha
wife

April 14, 2008

My Dearest Chad,

Its 0332 a.m. and I can't sleep so I decided to look through our family pictures. I came across the picture of you holding Tyler in your arms just after he were born and to see how happy you were brought tears to my eyes then and still bring tears to my eyes now. I visit your grave daily just tell you I love you, just to ask god why, just to scream in silence, and to sit on the ground and cry. I know you said we will be taken care of by one of your own, but when reality hits its nothing like having you home. At the end of the day or in the middle of the night, I keep telling myself god make no mistakes and he only accept the best and he accepted you Chad.

Love,

Lakeycha

Lakeycha McDonald
wife

April 4, 2008

Lakeycha and Tyler, although I don't know you and I did not know Chad I wanted to tell you that I'm thinking about you and saying prayers for Chad. They say time heals all wounds and I guess some do, but I know that Wonderful Memories are forever and they can never be taken away. God Bless you and your son.

Terri
Fairfax County Police Va (Retired)

March 31, 2008

still missing you.

lakeycha
wife

March 15, 2008

Chad,
As I sit here thinking of a wonderful father, husband, and a dedicated deputy to Bibb County you were; I sit here with tears in my eyes but yet still proud. I know you is in a better place but we still missed your presence.

Love,
Lakeycha & Tyler

lakeycha
wife

March 9, 2008

My love,
just wanted to let you know that I still love and care for you and you will always be in my heart. As I sit here and look at our son Tyler I see you in him everyday and I thank god everyday for allowing me and you to have made such a precious son together.

Love,
Your Wife

lakeycha
wife

March 8, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about your lose. Such a tragedy. May your family and friends find comfort in god. Allow god to heal your hearts, god is love! Turn to god in your time of need and allow him to comfort you! He will never leave. One day we will see our families again, forever and ever! :)

Deputy McDonald, I hope to be able to shake your hand in heaven one day for a fine service well done! Thanks for your service! :)

krissy

kristine wilton
Cousin of Christopher Nicholson/Smithsburg Md. EOW-12/19/2007

February 27, 2008

I will love you and Happy Valentine Day my love.

lakeycha
wife

February 14, 2008

God bless the family and friends of Deputy McDonald.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department

February 5, 2008

Oh, How I remember the last conversation we had some 2 years ago. I thank God that memory will linger on. You are a friend I dred to loose. Your heart was pure and your words so genuine. It's been a pleasure to know you and even greater joy to share memories with you. You will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our minds. May your family find peace at yet a sorrowful time in their lives. The lord will continue to bless them as he has done you. I love you and the Dooly County Class of 1996 will always love you. Your service here is done and we thank you for all you have done to make our world a greater place. Until we meet again. Amen!!

Ms. Cekeitha Davis DCHS Class of 96
Classmate & Friend

February 1, 2008

You have been truely missed my love.

lakeycha
wife

February 1, 2008

Still missing you daily.

Lakeycha and Tyler

lakeycha
wife

January 19, 2008

My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to your wife, son, parents, family, friends, and entire department. I know Angel wings softly carried you high into the heavens above, where as God has you 10-4 forever more in his loving arms.

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

January 18, 2008

It seem like yesterday, when you were here seeing your smile knowing your love for us were sincere. To know that you are now in a better place where you can now be at peace. love you forever and always.

Lakeycha and Tyler Chad McDonald

lakeycha
wife

January 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Jennifer Gombos
High School Classmate

January 17, 2008

I am still missing you my love forever yours.

Lakeycha

lakeycha
wife

January 15, 2008

I remember being on the junior varsity basketball team with Chad and winning our first game. We all were very proud and happy. We also was on the varsity basketball team together. We would often laugh because we didn't get to play. Chad had a good sense of humor and he was a great classmate. He will be truly missed. My condolences goes out to his wife and family.

Marcus Hooks
High School Classmate

January 14, 2008

You may be gone but the work you have done will never be forgotten.

Forever & Always

lakeycha

Lakeycha
Wife

January 7, 2008

Rest In Peace my brother, you will always be here in our hearts and minds. You are a great friend, father, and co-worker. You will be missed..

Deputy Sean DeFoe
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

January 5, 2008