Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Its been 166 years since that fateful day when they murdered you. Be assured that you will never be forgotten. Your bravery and sacrifice truly make you a hero and an inspiration to others.
Continue to rest in peace Constable McDonald.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 26, 2024

Constable McDonald,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 26, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are honored today the 158th anniversary of your E.O.W.

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

November 26, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 10, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 151rst 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

November 26, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 151rst 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

November 26, 2009

Rest in Peace, Policeman McDonald. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

TONIGHT "A" SHIFT HAS DEDICATED OUR TOUR OF DUTY TO YOU, POLICEMAN MCDONALD. YOUR SACRIFICE AND HAS NOT BEEN FORGOT. R.I.P. BROTHER WE HAVE THE WATCH.

SGT. J.L. SLAUGHTER
RADFORD CITY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

November 26, 2008

Here we are one year later honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 29, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 26, 2007

No fellow California Law Enforcement Officer killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.

PM McDonald, may Your Soul Rest – In – Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

November 26, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 26, 2007

"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

August 20, 2007

Incredible story sir!! You are a true hero and will always be remembered as such, especially today, 148 years later. Rest in peace always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 26, 2006

You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

January 6, 2006

Rest in peace Officer McDonald

January 6, 2006