New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, December 24, 1930
Reflections for Patrolman James F. McMahon
I said a little prayer today for Patrolman McMahon and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
December 14, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighty-first 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 who was murdered in the 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.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011
James-80 years-not forgotten. RIP
TPF/SCU
December 24, 2010
Patrolman McMahon,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sir! You are a HERO.. You will ever be forgottten... Rest in Peace..
Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994
April 18, 2008
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 11, 2007
Judgment Day for a NYC Patrolman
.....Author Unknown
The Patrolman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Patrolman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The Patrolman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Patrolman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Patrolman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff's office
December 24, 2006
Patrolman McMahon was my fathers step-brother. God bless and never forgotten.
Ret. Sgt. Brian F. McMahon
NYPD
February 17, 2005
God Bless You
Thank you for your service.
P/O Jack McMahon
Troy P.D. NY
October 4, 2004
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