Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I used to work as a PCA for David at the Home he was placed in. I'm glad he's a peace he was a wonderful person

Lori Olson
Caregiver

April 2, 2024

Both my dad and my brother realized that Dave treated my brother more like a son than expected.
My father used to play poker with him, my late first cousin Retired Officer Bruce Kath, and a few others. Dave also was part of the fishing opener group that my dad was part of.
And the weekend before he was unfortunately shot, they were building a ice fishing house over at Dave's place.

Suzette Kath

June 9, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Mack.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 4, 2020

Dave was a very close friend and my sergeant. He loved police work and he and I had many beers after our shifts. Good cop father and friend. I'll never forget the day he was shot.

Lt. Dale Barsness (Ret.)
Minneapolis PD

November 3, 2016

I took care of David for many years. He was a funny sole!! David was a warm person who truly loved his wife Marlise and sons Dennis and Tommy. We spent many hours together just reflecting on his life as a "cop" and as a husband and father!! David was in alot of pain after waking up, but he continued to fight for his family. David was a true friend, and he had many!! David would speak via a talking board and I was the best in understanding him or so he told me!!! lol! I will never forget what he did to make this state a better place to live!

Bev Wylie
David's private caretaker

April 2, 2011

I still think of you. I will always have love in my heart and cherish the friendship we had. You took me away from a world of crime and showed me I was a better man than those I hung around with. I still think of your entire family and will always remember their kindness toward me. God Bless you and all fallen officers. PS "I pay your salary" I always said that to irritate you but in reality there is not enough money in the world that could repay you and all the other fallen officers. Rest in peace knowing you had a positive effect on so many of us.

Mike Sandford

December 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 6, 2010

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 10, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 28, 2007

The last years of your life were difficult, more than I could imagine. You paid the ulimate price for this profession and you truly have my respect.

I'm sure your in a better place now and one day justice will be served. I know that.

Rest in peace.

J. ZILGE
ST. PAUL PARK P.D. (MN)

November 22, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

Rest in peace, Sgt Mack. There's justice in Heaven. You will never be forgotten.

PN/FF

March 22, 2007

Thank you for your sevice.

D. Lindsey
WA resident

November 2, 2006

No justice was ever served in your case. All the suffering experience by you and also by your loved ones went unpunished. If there is a God, I hope the individual responsible for all the pain has to answer for his action. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Even after two decades, you are still remembered. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

November 1, 2006

God has given you a permanent home in his Kingdom, where you are safe for eternity. Thanks for your service and dedication. You are a hero.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 22, 2006

I just came across an old newspaper clipping (April, 1982)of David Mack's emergence from a 3-year coma and, on impulse, typed in the name of David Mack on my computer. I was sorry to hear that he had died - I had silently cheered him on in my heart and hope that he had many good days. Even at this very late date, you have my sincere condolences.

Civilian - Barbara
n/a

May 11, 2006

Sgt. Mack,
On today, the 19th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis. And I agree completely with the previous reflection concerning your murderer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 2, 2005

THE SUSPECT WAS NEVER CHARGED? AN OUTRAGE!!! ONE DAY HE WILL FACE THE ULTIMATE JUDGE, AND WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE CHARGES. HIS SENTENCE WILL BE HANDED DOWN AT THAT TIME.

IN THE MEANTIME, OFFICER MACK, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THIS HERO DID NOT LOSE HIS LIFE. HE GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 27, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

November 2, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Mack. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of god." Matthew 5:9

Patrolman
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Pct.

August 28, 2004

Thank you for the service you provided your community. Your watch is over, ours continues. You are remembered.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

November 2, 2003