Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On this day we think back to that day when you gave up your life in the line of duty... You served the citizens of Columbus well and are not forgotten by your fellow brother and sisters of the FOP......

Sgt. Jim Gilbert
FOP President, Capital City Lodge #9

April 5, 2008

It was 13 years ago today that our lives were changed forever because you were so suddenly taken from us. I am sure your family remembers, but other than that it seems as if no one else does and that makes me very sad. I have been struggling a lot lately because I feel as if everyone who was there the night you died has slipped away and it seems as if they want nothing to do with the things we have going on to keep your memory alive. I have tried to get help with the various fundraising projects for the scholarship fund and none of your close friends have ever agreed to help. That makes me very sad. I know they care and I know they miss you but for some reason they ignore my requests for help. I guess it sounds like I am feeling sorry for myself and to some extent I am, but I want this scholarship to be successful for many years to come so that you can be remembered for many years to come. The raffle we have going on now is not doing so well and so I am sure that is why I am feeling so down about this all. The timing (with the anniversary of your death) is not the greatest. We have to sell at least 1500 tickets and thus far we have only sold about 400-500. With just a month to go, I don't see how we are going to sell another 1000. If you can send any help our way we sure could use it.

You are remembered and you are missed. I just wanted to make sure you knew that.

love,
Becky, Eryne and Zach

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

April 5, 2008

We have a new fundraising venture in the works for the Sgt. Marc Muncy Memorial Scholarship. We are raffling a 2008 Honda Civic. I am very excited about this project as it will bring in a sizeable amount of money to the scholarship fund if we sell all the tickets we have set to sell, which is 2000. This fundraiser would enable us to fund the scholarship for the next several years and award additional money to applicants who don't win the main scholarship. I want to be able to give as much money to these kids as we can. Eryne, Zach and I are very fortunate in that we don't have to worry about college tuition and so to be able to give back to the law enforcement community in Central Ohio is something I am very proud of. We are going to try to sell tickets at the BW3's on Polaris and Graceland the weekend of March 16th because it is the first weekend of March Madness. I think this is quite fitting for several reasons. First, it is always a busy time at BW3's and so should create a great venue to sell tickets. Also, because you were such a basketball fan. I remember you ordering cable television the first time and timing it so that you could get all the sports channels in time for March Madness. It was set up just in time and you were in hog heaven watching nothing but basketball all day long. Please being us luck in selling these raffle tickets by sending people our way.

Just to let you know...the kids are well. Eryne goes to court for her traffic ticket next Friday. I think she is a bit anxious. It will be nice to get her back to driving so I won't be her taxi anymore. As always, continue to watch over them.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

March 1, 2008

I am praying for your family during this season. I read you experienced your first accident with your daughter. I too have a son who is driving now. Faith gets me through. I find that Marc shares the same birthday as our daughter and the same anniversary as my father-in-law on April 5. I have been reading the reflections for your husband and and think of you often. Randy will have been on the force for 22 years this year, following in his dads footsteps. My prayers are with you and your family everyday. Hopefully we can talk soon. God bless you.

Nancy Rich
daughter-in-law to the late Officer Joe Rich

January 26, 2008

We had another first that you have missed, but frankly this is a first that I would liked to have missed as well. Eryne had her first car accident. NO one was hurt and for that we are very thankful, but the other car and our car were hurt very badly. She was coming home from school and driving behind one of her friends when he abruptly stopped to make a left turn (without signally). Eryne was driving a bit to fast and a bit to close and was unable to stop. She hit him on the rear bumper, on the drivers side and then pushed him into a street sign. Both cars ended up in someone's yard. As I said, NO ONE was hurt, but his car was totaled and the front passengers side of our car was damaged pretty badly. I have to give her a lot of credit...she had her driver's license waiting for me on the kitchen counter when I got home and has only asked for it back once (to drive to school for finals.) When I held firm that she would not drive, she found rides and everything has been just fine. I will keep a hold of the license for a few more weeks and then we will ease her back into driving. I hope she has learned a lesson as she had a very bad habit of driving to close and to fast and nothing I said made a difference. Hopefully, this will.

Surprisingly, I have not been that worried when she has been out driving. I am curious to see if that will change now that she has had an accident. She is usually pretty safe and responsible and so that is why I have not worried in the past. I know I will have to let her go again, but it is not going to be easy.

Other than the accident things have been going very well. We have a new fundraiser going on right now for the scholarship fund. We are raffling a new car. So far ticket sales are going very well. If we sell all the tickets we have, which is 2000, we will make about $15,000 for the scholarship fund. I am very hopeful that we will be able to do that because it will fund the scholarship for almost 4 more years. Please send people my way so we can reach our goal.

Thank-you for watching over Eryne last week and please continue to do so (both of them actually.)

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

January 23, 2008

Happy Birthday!!! Today you would have been 44 years old. I always was happy when your birthday came around because it meant for the next next 6 months we were the same age (instead of me being the older one.) Now I am always the older one. :(

Your last birthday (in my opinion) was the most special one. I may have left the memory in the past, but it is so special that I feel it is worthy of leaving again. I had planned to cook dinner for you and so I left work early that day. Eryne was not yet 4 years old, but understood at that point what birthdays were and wanted to make a crown for your special day. She made a yellow crown for you and then a pink crown for her. She colored and cut them all by herself and was so proud of them. I think she was even prouder when she saw that you actually wore yours. I have a wonderful picture of the two of you grinning from ear to ear with those crowns on. She still has both of those crowns too and I am so glad for that keepsake. We made a cake and decorated it together. Your mom came over and we had a very nice dinner and then cake and ice cream. Nothing huge...just a nice small family dinner. God obviously knew it was going to be your last birthday and am so thankful that he help us make it wonderful.

New Years Eve was very nice. We took the kids to snow trails skiing. Eryne and Zachary actually snowboard and just love it. We have done the skiing on new years three years now and it really is quite nice. I relax in the lodge with my book and the fire and then venture out to watch them from time to time. I don't try skiing any more. The last time I went was with you, Big John and Jody. I remember how wild you were on skis. I remember on one ski outing at Snow Trails you came flying down the hill and I didn't think you were going to stop. I think the only reason you did stop was you ran into the ski rack. How you survived is just beyond me. Zachary like the speed as well, but he is more in to the jumps and things he can do with snowboarding. I don't watch him too much because he scares me the way you use too. He does have fun and has managed to avoid any serious injury just like you always did too.

Happy birthday!!!

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

January 3, 2008

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 31, 2007

This site has created something that I was going to do anyway (with all the postings) and that is turn them into a memory book. So that I can give Eryne and Zachary something that will enable them to learn more about you, I have asked as many of your friends as I could find to leave a memory...something that will help the kids know a little bit more about their dad. I am so thankful that two have already done so and I hope that more will follow. I have from time to time tried to leave memories here as well and thought I would try to add some more.

Yesterday the kids went to your brother's house to celebrate Christmas with your family. It has now become tradition to hold the Christmas gatherings at Michael's house. I have struggled over the years to come up with new traditions for the kids and I but I don't feel as if I have ever quite made it and so I am very happy that they still have the HUGE Muncy family gathering to attend. The gatherings have changed so much over the years. Most of the nieces and nephews are grown up and three have children of their own. There are a total of 5 in the new generation. They all still participate. You would have had so much fun with RC's twins and his baby girl, as well as Jenny and Elizabeth's baby boys.

I remember one Christmas before the kids were born when we were hosting the family gathering at our new house. We had put the tree up in the living room because there was a big window that looked out over the front yard. I always love being able to see the tree lights from the street and so this window was perfect. A couple of nights before Christmas Eve you decided to move the tree (decorations and all) to our family room in the lower level of the house. I could not for the life of me figure out why you had to move the tree. You kept saying that it was because there would be more room down there for everyone. I was so mad because the tree was all decorated and you broke a couple of ornaments as it went down the stairs. Although I hate to admit it now, I know I yelled and screamed a bit at you. (You might say it was more than a bit.) I remember coming home from work on Christmas Eve and there in the living room (where the tree once stood) was an entire room of new furniture. I had never been more surprised and then I felt so bad for yelling at you because now I knew why it had been so important to you to move the tree. I don't know how you managed to keep the surprise, but I am sure glad you did. I reciprocated a few years later by surprising you on Christmas Eve with a Lazy Boy Recliner; your "fat-man" chair.

Without a doubt the most special present you got for me was a coffee mug. The reason it was so special is because you took Eryne's first christmas picture and had it put on the mug with the words "mommy's pride and joy" and you thought enough to get one for my dad too; both of which you kept a secret. I still have the mug and cherish it just as much.

Merry Christmas and as always keep watching over us.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

December 24, 2007

I was Marc's first FTO when he came to Columbus from Reynoldsburg. Right away I noticed that Marc was special. By the second week of FTO training I practically had a partner. I did not have to watch him as close as others. I knew that he cared deeply for what he was doing. So few of us who work in this profession can say it is a calling. For Marc it was certainly a calling. There was no one he could not talk to. No one he could not make smile. He certainly had "the gift of gab". This is not to say that Marc took his job lightly. I have no knowledge of anyone besting him in a fight or getting the better of him because of he made an officer safety type of mistake. Certainly a policeman's policeman. Everytime I saw Marc walking to court I would stop to give him a ride. The first words out of his mouth were always words of love and pride for his children and his wife. He loved them all dearly and one could tell that by the look in his eyes and the way he talked. I miss Marc. After nearly 13 years I think about him often and say a prayer. I miss his jokes.

Sgt Jeff Sowards
Columbus Police

December 21, 2007

ALTHOUGH I NEVER WORKED WITH MARC, WE DID EVERYTHING OFF DUTY. FISHED, HUNTED, GOLFED, WATCHED FOOTBALL, ECT. NOT ONLY WAS MARC A GREAT OFFICER, HE WAS PROBABLY THE GREATEST SPORTSMAN I HAVE EVER MET. THERE WASN'T ANYTHING HE DID NOT DO WELL. I LEARNED A GREAT DEAL FROM HIM. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM. HE LIVED HIS LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AND ALWAYS MADE PEOPLE LAUGH. THEY SAY LAUGHTER ADDS YEARS TO YOUR LIFE, AND MARC ADDED MANY YEARS TO MANY LIVES. I KNOW HE RIDING SHOTGUN WITH ME EVERYDAY AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO PROTECT ME. TO ZACH AND ERYNE... ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT A HEART IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH YOU LOVE, BUT BY HOW MUCH YOU ARE LOVED BY OTHERS...REST IN PEACE MARC ( I'M STILL LOOKING FOR THAT 10 POUND BASS!!!!!!!!)

officer charles miller
columbus police dept.

December 21, 2007

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Like many others I am one to reflect on all that has happened in my life. With all that we have been through we truly have much to be thankful for. The two children you left with me with are wonderful; at time exasperating, but they truly are wonderful. They are smart and beautiful. Zach has your sense of humor and Eryne has your passion. I have been fortunate enough to be able to further my education and go into a career that I am very proud of. The kids are making their way nicely through school.

Eryne is now looking into colleges. She is swimming again this season. She is tutoring at one of the elementary school for her Spanish class. She teaches swim lessons and is absolutely wonderful with kids. I think she will either be a teacher or a pediatrician.

Zachary has taken up Lacrosse and is really doing great. He is playing in an indoor league this winter, with games every Sunday. This is the first time he has ever played and continues to improve with each game. He is getting very good grades and had good reports from all of his teachers at parent-teacher conferences last week. They all had the some "complaint" and that was that the socializes a bit too much. It always reminds me of you being voted class clown of your academy class. They all also say what a pleasure he is to have in class.

Mike is wonderful with both the kids. He knows how to give them just enough without making them feel like he is taking your place. Eryne is still very guarded and protective of her daddy, but loves having a father figure in her life. He loves them and they know it. What more could I want.

We are going to my sister's tomorrow and then will cook dinner hear at home on Saturday. Watch over us as we drive to Cincinnati.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Muncy
Assistant Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney

November 21, 2007

How awesome your wife continues to keep you informed of everything going on....my father was a deputy for over 30 years and I am always proud I was brought up in a law Enforcement family...I am sure you are so proud of your wife and children..and you shine down on them from Heaven every day...

Charlotte Olson

October 6, 2007

i came across your name on one of the many pages of heroes on this site and thought I would stop back in and pay a visit and leave a reflection. I think it is wonderful that your wife continues to write on your site giving the family information. She is keeping your memory alive for all of us to read every day as she continues her jounry through life. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero. Keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 28, 2007

Zach was able to get his cast off yesterday, but won't be playing football this season. The doctor said he won't be ready for competitive sports for another four weeks and with only 2 weeks left in the season, it is just not going to happen. I think he was a bit disappointed, but said that he was just glad to get the thing off. It has been 5 weeks and I know it was really starting to bother him. He is going to compete in wrestling and then play basketball for the community center this winter. That should keep him in pretty good shape for next football season. He is also going to play lacross and run track in the spring. I like keeping him active, as it also keeps him out of trouble.

Zach always says things out of the blue that really tug at my heart and one of those times was yesterday on the way home from the doctor. He told me he wasn't afraid of dying because he would get to see you again. He is really bothered by the fact that he has no memories of you and I think he really just wants to see you again. Not that he is wanting to die anytime soon (thank goodness)...he just wanted me to know he isn't afraid. Then he pondered the question of what if there really isn't a God and what would that mean as far as seeing you again. I tried to reassure him that was not an issue.

Eryne continues to do very well. She will be going to the homecoming next Saturday and has a dress that is absolutely beautiful on her. She is so beautiful that a burlap sack would look good (not that she would ever considering wearing anything like that.) It is a short, navy glue dress with gold thread work on it. I am so proud of her. She is smart and beautiful, as well as a very hard worker. She is working part-time teaching swimming lessons and still is doing very well in school.

As always continue to watch over them.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County

September 27, 2007

Well Zach had his first serious football injury this past week. On thursday he was at practice and was going up against the biggest guy (Cody) on the team for a drill. Well Cody knocked Zach to the groung and then landed on Zach's arm, breaking it in 2 places. For a break, they are good breaks because they were very clean, with little to no shift in the bone and so he didn't have to have it set, but does have to wear a cast for about 4-8 weeks. He is out for most of the season and very upset about that. He was finally going to get to start and was very excited about that...he finally had some coaches who were noticing him and his hard work. He was just so disappointed. He is doing well and is determined to be back in before the end of the season. I hope that he will heal quickly so that he can at least make the last game if not the last two games of the season.

The kids start school next Thursday. Eryne will be a junior in High School and Zach will be in 8th grade this school year. We will begin looking a colleges for Eryne, although she is pretty set that she wants to go to OSU. Her desire to go to OSU stems mostly from wanting to be able to get football tickets. She is HUGE football fan with her two favorite teams being the Buckeyes and the Steelers. I am not sure how she because a Steeler fan, but she has turned into a fanatic one. Her bedroom door is covered with Steeler memorabilia, highlighted by a Ben Roethlesberger jersey. (She is determined that she will marry him one day, and who knows maybe she will.)

As always continue to watch over them...especially Zach right now.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

August 26, 2007

As I signed on this morning, your reflection was hosted on opening page of ODMP. I stopped to leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will that ever be the case for they forever carry you in their hearts. I know every day is filled with warm and wonderful memories of you and the love that you had for all of them. Continue to keep watch over them and protect them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 24, 2007

Rest In Peace

We continue the fight for you brother and you are not forgotten by your department we honor you daily by wearing the uniform proudly and remembering the fallen brothers and sisters that came before us

detective scott alexander
columbus division of police

July 24, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

Thank you Sir for your professionalism, dedication, service and sacrifice. You are a true Hero.

Sgt. T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA.

June 11, 2007

Last night was the FOP Auxiliary's annual dinner. We awarded the 3rd annual Sgt. Marc Muncy Memorial Scholarship. It was a very nice evening. A young lady name Ashley Watkins was this years winner. It was nice to have a girl win this year, as the first two years the scholarship was awarded to boys. (Not that there is anything wrong with the boys, in fact they were both the type of young men that I hope Zach will grow up to be like.) Ashley, was just a very well rounded young lady. Not only did she have great grades, she volunteered with many different organizations and was involved in many different extra-curricular activities.

This year we were able to award money to runners up. Because the OSU raffle was so successful last fall we decided to give $250 to four runners up. I am so proud that we were able to do that and hope that we can continue to offer additional money to more kids in your honor. One of the girls who will receive that $250 dollars is the daughter of an officer you went through the academy with and another girl is the daughter of a Reynoldsburg Police officer (although this officer was not on the force when you worked there.) All-in-all it was a very nice evening. The silent auction raised another $1500 for the scholarship fund and I think we raised a lot of money for the auxiliary itself too.

This morning I am going out to OPOTA for the State memorial service. I am going to head out there with Chuck Miller. I haven't been in a few years and it has been even longer since I have been with Chuck and so that will be nice to do again.

Just a quick note on the kids...Eryne is scheduled to take her driving test this Saturday. This is one of those occassions where I wish I didn't have to be the one making the decision alone about her taking the test. I really need (want) someone else there confirm that I am making the right decision and being the only parent left its all on me. I always worry that I am not going to make the right decision and just wish I had the back up. I know she will be fine as she is being watched over. Zach is doing great. He is on the track team this spring and participates in the 800 run and the high jump. He is doing pretty good at both for his first season.

You are remembered and thought of often.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecutor, Franklin County, Juvenile Division

May 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you today... We will never forget Marc’s sacrifice… GOD BLESS THE MUNCY FAMILY!

Jim Gilbert
FOP President
Capital City Lodge #9

Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

April 5, 2007

WOW, it has been 12 years, today since you died. You have now been gone for as many years as we were married. It amazes me that even after all of these years there are times when it is hard to believe you are gone. It still feels like it was yesterday, and then at the same time feels like it is has been a million years. It feels like yesterday because the memory of opening the door to a crowd of people there to tell me you died is as clear as the day it happened. It feels like a million years ago because so much has changed...in the world, in my life, in the kids lives and in your families lives. You have missed so much. You have also been missed so much. I often wonder what you would have thought of all the changes.

I took the kids to see my parents in California for part of their spring break and my dad took Zach on a deep sea fishing trip. He (my dad) still remembers the trip you two went on and was so excited to be able to take Zach. My mom said it took him many years to be able to go again and until he took Zach, he always went alone. They both had a great time. I know it was good for both of them too.

I want to thank all who have left reflections. It is wonderful to see that after all of these years Marc is not forgotten. The main reason I love seeing the reflections and hope for more is so that our children can read them and know a bit more about their dad. It is the officers he worked with who can share the most, because they have so many stories and memories that I don't know and thus can never share. So, thank-you and please continue to leave what ever memories you have. Eryne and Zach will certainly appreciate them.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecutor, Franklin County, Juvenile Division

April 5, 2007

Today two police officers from Charlotte were killed in the line of duty and it brought me to your page, not realizing that it will be 12 years since your end of watch. I still remember, as an officer with only a few years on, pulling you over as your were coming home from work and you saying, 'sorry I wasted your time.' I still laugh about that.

Thank you for bringing Becky to our law enforcement family. She is awesome and has been a help to so many people and has been a powerhouse for our FOP Auxilary.

You are missed and will never be forgotten.

Sgt. K
Ohio

April 1, 2007

I am sure Marc watches over his family every minute iof evry day and he also watches over those who still patrol Columbus and Franklin County. He would have be a good Sgt to work for and would have made an excellant Lt.

T.L.Dountz
FCSO Retired

March 31, 2007

Eryne is not a little girl any more. She turned 16 on Friday. I had wanted to give her a "sweet 16" party, but she didn't want to have one. Instead I took Eryne and 5 of her friends to get manicures and pedicures. We then went out to dinner. After dinner we came home, had cake and then opened presents. The best part of the evening came when she got her "big" present. We bought her a car and the presentation was just the best. Our neighbor let us hide it in their garage. Then they called and asked if she could come over for few minutes to watch their kids so they could run up to the store. They told her she could just bring her friends with her, as it would just be for a few minutes. When she walked over, Mike was hiding in the garage with the video camera and the door came open as she walked up the driveway. She stopped, did a double take and then squealed "I got a car." It was perfect. She was just thrilled. We are now working with her to learn to drive the car, because it is a stick shift. She tried for the first time last night and did really well. She was a bit frustrated, but I think she did fantastic for the first time. She still has to build driving hours before she take her test and so by the time she gets those hours she will be doing very good with the car.

Eryne is a wonderful young lady. She is smart and beautiful and I think you would be very proud.

Continue to watch over her.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Atty, Franklin County

March 25, 2007