Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mac was my dads (carl ring) partner in the 5th dist. Mike and my dad would pick my little sister and I up from Holy Trinity school on the Tri Bikes and take us to the old station house on Penrose Ave or Crown Candy on St Louis Ave....He and my dad were two of the finest officers I knew. They are partners once again in heaven..RIP

Lisa Ring
partners daughter

February 20, 2023

Mac,
Soon it will be the 32nd anniversary (09/09/1989) of Officer Mike McNew's death. I arrived at roll call at 7:00 a.m. in the 3rd District ready for duty, to be told of the tragic accident, my knees buckled and I immediately thought about your family.
You were a great partner and taught me many things about policing.
Those terrible hours and days that followed are etched into my mind forever. I think of you often.
Mac, was a great guy, a fantastic father and husband. He wore his uniform proudly and with honor.
Mac, the time I was able to spend with your family was precious and unforgettable. I will never forget them or you my friend.

Jamie

August 21, 2021

Rest in peace Officer McNew.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 3, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 9, 2020

Officer McNew,
On today, the 30th 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 USN during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 9, 2019

Rest in peace Officer McNew.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2019

I had an opportunity to partner with Mike on and off when he came to the 3rd District and I loved evry minute of our shifts together. I learned alot from Mike in our short time together as well as laughing harder than I can ever remember at some of Mike's stories.

He was a great guy and I can still remember vividly Mike talking about getting home to go swimming with Joe and Courney, his two children.

Such a senseless loss.

Danny Weaver
Former 3rd District Police Officer

September 15, 2017

Officer McNew,
On today, the 28th 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 USN during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 9, 2017

I think often of you. some of your old navy buddies are getting together in October will have a toast to you and our friendship Randy Smitty Harry Bud

Harry Snipes
USN

September 6, 2016

Just today I was reviewing the roster of Class 30, Greater St. Louis Police Academy that graduated May 10, 1973, and saw your name among the graduates. It was just a reminder that you made the ultimate sacrifice for those you served, and the times we had in the academy. Thanks, Mike, rest in peace.

Sgt. Chuck McKenzie (Ret.)
Silex, MO PD

October 28, 2015

Officer McNew Thank you for your service and for making the Ultimate sacrifice.Please look down on your Brothers and Sisters in Uniform in these difficult days.

John
Thankful St. Louis resident

September 9, 2014

25 years ago, you were beginning your shift, never knowing that it would be your last. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. God bless.

Kyle
Resident of the City of St. Louis

September 8, 2014

Heroes live forever, Officer McNew, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of St. Louis and the great State of Missouri.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 9, 2013

Mike, here it is almost 42 years since I first met you when we were assigned to Company 566 in Great lakes naval Center.
For some reason I have been thinking about you all week.
We were good friends in boot camp and when we finished, we met up when we were on leave and visited your H.S. We wore our new uniforms proudly before embarking on our careers in the USN.
We lost contact for a long time as happens when life goes on.
I was devistated by your death. I would ,sometime, to meet your family.

Bob Sinovcic

Bob Sinovcic
navy buddy

October 6, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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

Anonymous

September 9, 2009

Mike, after all these years I still think of you. I miss our friendship and the times we had at choir practice or shift change parties. You also taught me much about policing, which I now pass on to other young officers. You even taught me to enjoy my coffee black. I know that you never achieved your dream of being a detective but it never made you less a cop. Selfless and always first to help a brother/sister in blue, God Bless you and your family!

Sgt Jim Carroll
SLMPD Retired

January 23, 2009

To my dear friend not only on duty but off. You left us way too soon. You were a "Old School" policeman and we always knew you were watching our backs. I'm proud to have been your riding partner at times ....and your friend.

Officer John R. Lee
SLPD retired

February 11, 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

December 11, 2007

Thanks for living your life with purpose and meaning. You were a credit to your profession.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

September 9, 2007

hi mike well i was young when god called you up but i do remember sgt sannemann and many other talk about how well you did your job i remember you stoping in the jack in the box at gravios and russell and you always to time to say hello to everyone mike you may be gone BUT you will never be forgotten. rest in peace.

custodian james young
former stlpd custodian

June 30, 2007

We worked at the same District. Michael earned everybody's respect, on and off duty. Smart guy, knew his job, Vietnam Vet. What else...Rest in peace, Mike.

Tony
former SLPD

June 25, 2007

Mike,

I "run" into more and more people on the department who knew you and they have all said what a GREAT guy you were. A guy who would go out of his way to help others. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you. PEACE........

John Vogt
SLMPD

November 5, 2006

Just thinking of you and your family on this day. I never had the chance to meet you, but I wish things could have been different on this day in 1989. Tell Nick hi for me.

Tracie
Friend of Nick Sloan-EOW 1/30/04

September 9, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

September 28, 2004

Today is the 15th anniversay of Officer Mike McNew's death. I was there when Mike lost his life in the line of duty. I went to his home at 4am to tell his wife about the tragic accident. Those terrible hours and days that followed are etched into my mind forever.
I recently saw Mike's widow and their son Joe. They are doing well but their memories of that horrible night have not faded. Mike was a great guy, a wonderful father and husband. He wore his uniform proudly and with honor.

Please remember the McNew family in your prayers today.

Sgt. Jim Welby
St. Louis Police Dept.

September 10, 2004