Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer James Harry McVay
Born 23 June 1871 Taunton Massachusetts
Shot in the line of duty 20 April 1930
succumbed 25 April 1930 (59 years old at the time of his murder)
Husband of Emma Peck McVay

Rest in Peace big brother. You are not forgotten.

CO Amie Marx
Rhode Island Department of corrections

November 19, 2024

Guard McVay, it has been 94 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 years of corrections law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 25, 2024

Officer McVay, it has been 93 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 that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 27, 2023

Harry,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Rhode Island. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 25, 2020

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 25, 2018

From what I understand, you were a relation of my grandfather, James H. McVay Jr. My mother told me briefly a few times of you while I was growing up. Beyond that, not much else was mentioned.

I've gone down to the policeman's memorial in Washington, DC to pay respects...I'll do that again and take my son Connor.

Jonathan P Trenn

July 28, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today on the 82nd 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. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. 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

April 25, 2012

Your sacrifice for the publics saftey is not forgotten.
Thank You Officer McVay

Captain D. George
Maine State Prison

June 17, 2006

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“May his badge and all it stands for shine brightly throughout eternity”

April 19, 2004