Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 20, 2011

My condolences to the family and friends that lost our brother John. As a corrections officer and someone who lost a friend to a heart attack, my heart cries out to all of you.

Troy
Maine Correctional Center

February 20, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 20, 2011

Rest in peace, Captain McDonough. Thank you for your service to your community. You will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

February 20, 2011

God bless this hero striving to be his best so he can protect & serve. God bless the family, friends & the Department.

Mother of a Sgt
CSPD

February 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Captain McDonough, his family, friends and the entire Volusia County Beach Patrol. Thank you for your service Captain McDonough. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

February 20, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 20, 2011

Rest in peace Captain McDonough!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

February 20, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff's Dept. (MS)

February 20, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

February 20, 2011

God Bless Captain McDonough, his family and friends. "I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

February 20, 2011

God's peace and speed Captain McDonough. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 20, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Proverbs 14:32

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

Anonymous

February 19, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Captain John McDonough as well as to the Volusia County Beach Patrol. Rest in peace Captain McDonough, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 19, 2011

Thank you for your years of dedication and service.God bless your family and Godspeed.brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

February 19, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF CAPT MCDONOUGH. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. CAPT MCDONOUGH, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC

February 19, 2011

Your assignment here on Earth is complete with a record of love, devotion, honor, leadership and integrity. As you meet all of our heroic brothers and sisters in Gods kingdom know they too paid the ultimate in their services in our profession of lae enforcement. Those brothers and sisters left behind will keep your name alive in memory for years to come and they will care for your family. Give Jesus a hug for all of us still here. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

February 19, 2011

Cpt McDonough, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

February 19, 2011

I'm so very sorry for the loss of John. We in law enforcement forget how much stress our lives are put under. Running helps that stress, he was doing everything right.
Prayer and condolances to his family and friends.

John Harrell
Los Angeles Police Department
Air Support Division, Ret.

P2+6 John Harrell
LAPD

February 19, 2011

Thank you Captain McDonough for the fine service, dedication and loyalty you have shown to the beautiful folks in Volusia County, Florida. To include my wonderful parents and wonderful sister and brother-in-law!!! My condolences to your family, friends and department. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! May you forever, rest in peace.....

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

February 19, 2011

Thank you Sir for your years of commitment and service, God Bless you, your family, your police family and friends. You are a hero just by the profession you chose

Pat Van Den Berghe
civilian

February 19, 2011

My condolences to the family of John McDonough.

Dee ewing
citizen

February 19, 2011

To the McDonough family, the department and friends of this hero you are all in my prayers are you face this very difficult time, may God be with you and guide you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 19, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Volusia County Beach Patrol. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

February 19, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Cpt. John McDonough. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Cpt. McDonough and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

February 19, 2011