Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP WARRIOR, Never Forgotten

LT RET. Sean O'Connor
NYCPD RET

November 10, 2023

John J. McCormack--You share the name, including middle initial, of my father, who was also dedicated to service, having served in WW II at the Battle of the Bulge, which he survived. He talked of, and prayed for, those he knew who served with him but did not survive. This was his way of remembering them but also of staying humble and of being grateful for the life he got to live. I think if he knew your story, he would have added you to the list, as I will do now. Perhaps he is meeting you in the great beyond, and thanking you in person, along with a shared story, a laugh about your common name, and a sweet Irish song or two.

Tim McCormack
John Jay College, CUNY

October 13, 2021

He was may Grandfather, He was born in the townland of Ballinarry in Co. Sligo, Ireland. He emigrated to Boston, residing with family in Springfield, Mass., I have all the papers he filed upon his arrival and also his citizenship documents. After discharge from the U.S Army he settled down with my grandmother Margaret Mary (Gray) of the townalnd of Barroe North in Co. Sligo, in the Bronx. We have a family photo, my mother and her 2 sisters that according to family lore was taken the morning he was killed.

Bob Shanley
Grandson

November 8, 2020

Rest in peace Probationary Patrolman McCormack.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 27, 2020

My grandfather, never forgotten by his children and family. We are great full that his service and sacrifice are remembered here.

Bob Shanley
Grandson

February 5, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

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

November 10, 2019

As I reflect on your sacrifice nearly a century later. I can only pray and say thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave to this great city. You may have falling but will never be forgotten.

Inspector Timothy McCormack
NYPD

May 7, 2018

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman McCormack and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

November 4, 2015

95 years later and still not forgotten. Rest easy Patrolman, we'll take it from here.

Sir J. Turner
Citizen

November 10, 2014

Still not forgotten 95 years later. Thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy Patrolman, we'll take it from here.

Sir J. Turner
Citizen

November 10, 2014

I am doing our family tree. I am holding your wife's letter to her niece, my mother, in my hand. I am thinking about all the years my Great-Aunt Margaret lived without you and raised her family. And I am shedding a tear for all the men and women who have given their lives to protect us. You will never be forgotten.

Suzanne Santamaria-Kono
Grand niece

April 21, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 11, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 5, 2007

rest in peace officer.

SC Brad Taylor
Metropolitan Police (London)

January 16, 2007

You gave full measure to New York City and earned the right to be a full fledged Patrolman. Rest in peace Officer McCormack - you are not forgotten.

a citizen

November 10, 2004