Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The officer died because of an individual that should have remained in prison was released. If there is any solace for his family and his Department it is that this individual didn't harm any other innocents. May God take good care of him, his family left behind and his brother officers.

Chief David F Guilbault
Greenfield Police Department

January 18, 2011

Officer Maguire,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Woburn. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

January 11, 2011

my heart goes out to the Woburn police Department, Mrs. Maguire and family, and the people of Woburn. What a great loss. So sad...

donna
lived in Woburn for 14 years

January 9, 2011

Thank you for your service Brother. You will never be forgotten.

Ofc. Scott Lundegren
Yarmouth Police Department

January 6, 2011

My prayers go out to Mrs. Maguire and her children for the loss of her husband and their father. God bless you for your sacrifice and for your husbands heroic efforts.

If there were only more Men like him in the world, it would be a better place. You are in my prayers.

Lisa

January 6, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Maguire.
Thank you for your service.

Cadet PFC
MCJROTC

January 5, 2011

Rest In Peace Sir....we'll take it from here!

Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

January 5, 2011

My dad was a plain clothes police officer in Ma and when I was a little girl I remember the pain he felt when he killed a murderer in self defense.He received many plaques of honor and many calls of thanks. However, it bothered him even though the criminal was going to shoot him without thought.When I heard the sad news about Officer John Maguire I couldn't help to think about my own dad. My whole world would have been different if the criminal killed my father instead of my dad killing him.It's been years, too many to count since that night and I wish with all my heart that Officer John Maguire had survived. My heart goes out to his family and fellow officers. Remember their grief will go on and doesn't stop after a funeral. Reach out to them all and keep them in your prayers.I was fortunate to keep my dad around for many years. I salute you Officer Maguire. So wouldn't my dad. May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

January 4, 2011

Rest in peace brother in blue. My prayers go out to your family.
Hero's are never forgotten.

Officer Jeffrey Vaccaro
Randolph Auxiliary Police Department

January 4, 2011

On behalf of the 6,166 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Maguire’s family as well as the members of the Woburn Police 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

January 4, 2011

Officer Maguire, you Sir are a true HERO among us all!! You have served your Department, your community, your City, State and Country to the highest degree.
I was born in Everett, Mass. in 1950 and then we moved to Wilmington, Mass. in 1955 until my family moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1959. I was a serving member of the Toronto Police Service for nearly 32 years.
I thank you for your years of dedicated service to all residents and my family members still living in the Wilmington area.
Your shift is complete. May you rest in Peace !!

Sgt. Robert Moore (ret.- 1970 to 2001)
Toronto Police Service (Ont, Canada)

January 4, 2011

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Maguire.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 3, 2011

Thank you for your many years of service Officer Maguire. I salute you for your bravery under fire. Job well done,now rest in peace your long watch is over, we'll take it from here.

LEO 189
N.C.

January 3, 2011

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Because of you, your town, your state, this country, is a better place. May the serinity of God rest upon your family as they bear the burden of your selfless, ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace; you will never walk alone.

Ofc. B. Holbrook
Huber Heights Police Division

January 3, 2011

Jack was a fine officer and great guy to have by your side on a call.He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be sorely missed.I pray that all his brother officers stay safe. God look over Jack's wife and children.

firefighter/e.m.t. Mark Patterson
woburn fire department

January 3, 2011

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer John Maguire. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace John.

PFC. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Maryland Police Department

January 3, 2011

Rest in peace, hero.

God bless you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

January 2, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

January 2, 2011

Rest in peace.

Police Officer

January 2, 2011

What a shame. What a crying shame that you lost your life at the hands of a suspect who had been sentenced to multiple life sentences. Well, thankfully, you gave him a life sentence that he can't walk away from. What a shame we lock up people for petty drug offenses so much so that we don't have space to house people who should never be released. As a result, fine officers like yourself are murdered in cold blood.

Captain D. Paul
Department of Homeland Security

January 1, 2011

I send my highest, deepest condolences to the Woburn Police
Department and the Maguire family for the loss of their
family member, friend, and fellow policeman. Many years ago,
I wrote a poem, labeling all who risk their lives to help
others as heroes. Officer Maquire is one of those men. From
what I've heard on the news, he did his job, risking his life
for the safety of others. He paid the ultimate price. It touched me deeply to see so many police officers from Massach-
setts and surrounding states at his funeral. It just goes to
show that friendship, love and respect for a fellow police
officer can go a long way. God Bless You.

kari

January 1, 2011

My sincere condolences to your family and to your department Officer Maguire. Rest in peace as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VDTERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT , DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 31, 2010

Officer Maguire,
Thank you for your dedication and service. Rest in eternal peace, brother.

Patrolman RMB
Tewksbury PD

December 31, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

December 31, 2010

With my deepest sincere sympathy.To all at the Woburn police department & To The Maguire family,I am saden for your loss & for us to lose such a wonderul officer whom did his job to the fullest while protecting & serving as he surely did!. I am at home respectffully watching the live Memorial in which has left me a puddle of tears.I want to wish you all much love,thoughts & warm wishes during this difficult time & know He is a HERO! He as you all are in my heart at this time & always...XoXo Many Blessings your way,I'm truly sorry for his un-necessary death.
Sincerely
Renee K & Family-Winthrop MA

Anonymous

December 31, 2010