Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer McNamara, it has been 51 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 4 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Stamford.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2024

Officer McNamara , it has been 50 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2023

Officer McNamara,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 18, 2023

Rest in peace Officer McNamara.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother. You are honored and remembered today the 44th anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.

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

December 18, 2017

When I was 14yrs old and growing up in North Stamford,I was in a sledding accident on 12/18/1973 and I had some facial cuts that required some sewing up.
My mother took me down to Stamford hospital to be treated. Half way into being treated I heard a big commotion among the hospital staff and over heard that they were bringing in a police officer that had been shot.I saw the officer as they took me out and brought him in.He was in a lot of pain.
The Dr's and nurses were really hustling to save this mans life.Unfortunately they were unable to do so.
That was 44 years ago the memory is burned into my mind and think about every time I see on the news about an officer being killed.
God's grace on officer Mc Namara and his family.

My prayers will be with you all,

Bill Kayser
Jan/18/2017

Bill Kayser

January 18, 2017

Uncle billy,

I never got the chance to meet you but im very honored to be named after such an amazing person, and i will make you proud and follow in your foot steps as a fellow police officer, i will make you and the rest or our family proud, only a few more years and i am hoping to be one of the few police officers that have been in our family. aspiring

William Dube
Great Nephew

May 5, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer McNamara. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2012

Officer McNamara,

Rest In Peace Officer McNamara. Even though it has been a very long time, your memory still lives strong today. You will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Wilfredo Mercado Ret.
Connecticut State Police

January 17, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Rest In Peace.

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

December 18, 2011

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

December 10, 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

December 9, 2007

God Bless you, your memory has saved a dozen police officers from suffering the same fate. Rest easy brother, you were not forgotten.

Sergeant Anthony Gambaro
Stamford Police Dept, Ret.

April 7, 2006

Officer McNamara,

Rest in Peace Brother...We will never forget....

Officer
NC

December 12, 2004