Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was working for the City of Southfield in November 1970, and had the pleasure of meeting Officer Jim McMahon when he was sworn in. He was a gentleman, showed much respect and was honored to become a police officer. We were devastated when we heard of his death. Rest In Peace, you are always in our thoughts.

Laila Azzouz
Southfield Clerk’s Office/Police Department

May 16, 2022

Jimmy was a friend of the family. Lost him way too young.

Sue Rodgers
Friend of family

May 11, 2021

Officer McMahon,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Southfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 23, 2021

Officer McMahon,
On today, the 50th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Southfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 23, 2021

Rest in peace Officer McMahon. Young and brave!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 2, 2019

Rest in peace my brother

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD

January 5, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 23, 2012

Officer McMahon,

Thank you for your service and sacrifice! 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

January 15, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 26, 2007

My father Sgt Ron Roediger was the first officer at the scene.I remember he was very upset. it was scary for me as a kid as it could of been my dad. I
am thankful for all police officers.
and for OFFICER MCMAHON. HIS SACRIFICE SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
RON ROEDIGER JR proud to be the son of a southfield police officer.

Ron Roediger Jr

August 14, 2005

Jimmy, you were so young and full of promise when your life was cut short by a drunk driver on that ugly January night when you were setting up flares to warn traffic of a stalled vehicle in the roadway. You have not been forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Specialist P. Meyer
Southfield PD

July 24, 2005

Officer McMahon,
On this, the 34th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Southfield.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 23, 2005