Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Mackie,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 14, 2024

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 14, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Mackie.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 24, 2019

I have been a good friend of your son Robert who was just 1 month old when you had your Last Watch in 1949.

Well, he turned out go be a good man that you would be very proud of.

Thank you for you ultimate sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

Rev. Bill McDonald
Friend of his family.

June 27, 2019

To Officer Robert T. Mackie,
Just wanted you to know you have not been forgotten. Even though long over due, your picture and Flag will now hang in a shadow box on the wall at the Los Banos Police Department where you so heroically gave your life for the Citizens of the town so many years ago.

Also wanted you to know I have been in contact with your son who was only 1 month old when you made the ultimate sacrifice. We have been in contact through email and it sounds like he turned out to be a great man, even though life was hard for him and family after your were gone.

Thank you Officer T. Mackie for your Sacrifice.

Retired Officer
Los Banos Police Department
Cindy Hoskins
05/10/2019

Retired Officer Cindy Hoskins
Los Banos Police Department

May 28, 2019

To Officer Robert T. Mackie,
Just wanted you to know you have not been forgotten. Even though long over due, your Photo and Flag will now hang in a shadow box on the wall at the Los Banos Police Department where you so heroically gave your life for the Citizens of the town, so many years ago.

Also wanted you to know I have been in contact with your son who was only 1 month old when you made the ultimate sacrifice. We have been in contact through email and it sounds like he turned out to be a great man, even though life was hard for him and family after your were gone.

Thank you Officer Mackie for your Sacrifice!!

Cindy Hoskins
Retired Officer
Los Banos PD
5-15-2019

Retired Officer Cindy Hoskins
Los Banos Police Department

May 15, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 69th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 14, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 21, 2013

This was my father. I do not remember his face nor his voice as I was 13 months old when he died. All my life I have heard stories from my father's mother and family about what a great guy, always smiling and happy. This last year Robert's wife, my mother passed away. She never remarried, she adored him and his memory. I have visited the memorial in Washington, D.C. and saw his name inscribed there. He is always a part of my day a little remembrance.

Sherida Mackie
Daughter

February 3, 2011

Rest in Peace, Officer Mackie. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

"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

September 20, 2007

You are a hero. Your dedication , service and sacrifice have earned you a seat at God's right hand. Watch over all of us, hero!

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 21, 2006

I am that month old son that was left fatherless when my dad, Robert Terry Mackie was killed in the line of duty in Los Banos, CA in 1949. Thank you for leaving his record of sacrifice and courage while on the force. We will always remember. God Bless you.
Robert Austin Mackie

Robert Austin Mackie

August 28, 2005

Let no fallen hero be without a reflection. I honor you Officer Mackie. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 30, 2004