Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Debbie
I think of you often, as a friend and fellow trooper, we shared many good and hard times during our time at Fort McCoy, You will always be rembered in my heart even though it has been many years. We were all very proud the day we graduated and I know that we are still all proud of what we have done. Continue your rest in peace.

Trooper James Brown WSP228
Wisconsin State Patrol

December 8, 2011

Debbie,
Lee speaks so highly of you, cant wait to meet you in heaven! You have not been forgotten.

Ramona McMenamin

November 19, 2011

It's been 22 years since her funeral, I appreciate all the reflections & memorials for my sister Debbie. Her love of life, family & serving as a Trooper was who "Care Bear" was and she showed this to all those she knew. Debbie's served with respect for those whom she worked with & those she served in the line of duty. She has touched the hearts of many & will be remembered for all she accomplished in her life. Heaven is Blessed with our very Special Angel.

Katie Heinz
Sister

October 31, 2011

So young, but so important. Trooper McMenamin, you provided the most important thing to the citizens of Wisconsin and to your United States.....OUR FREEDOM.
May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

July 21, 2010

I'm sorry you were taken from your loved ones. You will not be forgotten. Bless you for serving. Bless your fellow brothers and sisters, may they be protected as they protect us.

Chris
Wisconsin

October 26, 2008

Trooper McMenamin,
Maam, On today, the 19th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Wisonsin. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

October 26, 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
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

February 24, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you for your service.

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

October 24, 2007

Our Lord needed a pretty angel.May you Rest in Peace and may He bless your loved ones.

October 26, 2006

May God Grant Trooper McMenamin's Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the Serenity to accept the things they cannot Change, the Courage to Change the things they Can, and the Wisdom to know the difference...May we never forget this Blue Angels sacrifice. May her Family have Peace in their hearts on this anniversary...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp PD, Lewisburg, Pa..

October 26, 2006

I wanted to stop and leave a reflection to say that you have not been forgotten, nor will that ever be the case. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

September 16, 2006

To Trooper Deborah McMenamin, his family and friends, and his fellow officers:

On this the sixteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your valor and bravery are remembered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service to your community and the citizens of Wisconsin, and the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on October 26, 1989.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

October 26, 2005

Tell someone you love them, while there’s daylight and sunshine
We can never capture moments that loneliness leaves behind.
Shattered pictures, broken glass are like words left unspoken
But, a heart that feels one’s love is like a promise never broken.

Anonymous

May 5, 2005

Deb
Justice was not served here on earth-it will have to wait for the Final Judge
We still miss and remember you
Gone but not forgotten
Rest in peace trooper

Deputy
Walworth Co SO

December 20, 2003

Rest in peace troop, your tour is over. Please watch over us as we continue on.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

October 26, 2003

Deb;

I see you again when we patrol the streets of heaven.
Its your turn to buy the coffee.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Froseth-Retired
Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department

September 12, 2003

To the family and friends of Trooper McMenamin my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy for such a sad ending to a Great American HERO's career. Rest in peace my dear SISTER. Now you can patrol the golden streets of Heaven.

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th Basic Police Academy
Crater Criminal Justice Academy

Officer Don Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department