Elizabeth L. MaGruder (Deputy)
Prince
George's County Sheriff's Department
By Anonymous
Two
sheriff's deputies were fatally shot when they tried to serve an emergency
psychiatric petition at a house in the Adelphi area. It was still unclear for
whom the psychiatric order was issued, who requested it and whether the home's
owners, James and Karen Logan, or their two college-age children were involved
in the incident at 9332 Lynmont Dr., said sheriff's Lt. Col. John W. Thompson.
James Logan runs a TV repair business, Logan's TV Lab, out of his home,
according to county records.
MacGruder was hit in the back of the head, a
police source said. Arnaud was struck in the throat. It was unclear what kind of
gun was used, Black said. One deputy was shot in the living room, and the other
was shot in a back bedroom, sources said. Arnaud died inside the house;
MacGruder was pronounced dead late last night at Prince George's Hospital
Center.
John Pat Malone Sr. (Deputy
Sheriff)
Holmes County MS
By Tracye Malone Prewitt
He
was a father of three boys and a husband! He was killed in the line of duty by
suspect Eddy Nolan in the 1950s Several other men also lost their lives in the
suspects reign of terror! I never knew my grandfather thanks to Nolan's
actions!
John Mann (Patrolman)
Tennessee Highway
Patrol
By Lewis Brown IV
On the date of December 31,
2000, Trooper Mann was the fatal victim of an intoxicated Hit and Run Driver,
while trying to apprehend a Carjacking Suspect on the side of Inerstate I-24.
While fighting with the carjacking suspect, The driver of a red Dodge pick up
struck and killed Trooper Mann and seriously injuring the Carjacker. The hit and
run suspect turned himself in some 16 hours later and admitted to having been
drunk when he killed our Brother.
Trp. Bobby Maples (Trooper)
Tennessee
Highway Patrol
By Trp. Johnny A. Briley, Jackson, TN USA
Trp. Bobby Maples suffered a massive heart attack in the line of duty
on Nov. 5 1999. He was working traffic control with a vehicle that was abandoned
in the roadway on U.S. 45N in Madison Co. Trp. Maples started with the Dept of
Safety in 1985 with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Div. He then transferred to
the Highway Patrol in Feb. of 1991. We have lost a wonderful
Trooper.
David March (Deputy Sheriff)
Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department
By Deputy Brian Lendman, Los Angeles County,
California
On 04-29-02 at 1252 hrs Deputy David March, a
seven-year veteran assigned to the Temple City Sheriff's Station, was murdered
in cold blood while conducting a traffic stop in the city of Irwindale,
California by a known drug dealing, illegal immigrant coward. Deputy March will
be remembered by his family and friends as a hero who died doing what he loved
to do.
Roy H. Mardis (K-9
Officer)
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police
By Lt. Robert M. Doane,
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police, NC USA
Date of Death:
Aug. 23rd 1985
K-9 Officer Mardis was assisting the Kentucky State Police
track a double homicide suspect in Mercer County Kentucky (Harrodsburg). After
locating the suspect in a thick cornfield the suspect ran from the cornfield
into an open field. Troopers on the outer perimeter open fire with Ruger
Mini-14s. One round entered the cornfield and hit Officer Mardis between the
eyes killing him instantly. Officer Mardis left a wife and 5 daughters. Officer
Mardis had been with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Dept. for 14
years and was well know within his field as a top K-9
officer.
Lois M. Marrero (Police Officer)
Tampa
Police Department
By Anonymous
On July 6, 2001 Officer
Lois M. Marrero was shot 3 times in the neck and once in the side by a suspected
bank robber. After a four hour stand-off with police the shooter learned of
Officer Marreros death and then took his own life.
Officer Marrero was a
wonderful person and a devoted officer. She was a 20 year veteran of the Tampa
Police Department who loved children and made friends easily. She WILL be missed
by many and will never be forgotton.
Gregory Keith Martin "Greg"
(Sgt)
Jonesville Police Dept., Jonesville,N.C.
By Matthew Sloan, North
Wilkesboro, NC USA
Greg was one of my best friends, and one
of the reasons I became a police officer. Greg was shot during a traffic stop on
October 5, 1995. The perpetrator has yet to be caught.
Greg left a family
and a lot of friends behind, and we'll never forget him. He was a
hero.
Kilonzo Musili Masembwa I.D. #2586 (Patrol
Officer First Class)
Prince George's County Police Department
By Prince
George County Police-Academy Class-Session 93, Prince George's County, MD
USA
Officer First Class Kilonzo Masembwa was killed in the
line of duty on November 10, 2000, when answering the call to back-up his squad
mate's on an alarm call, his patrol car left a rainy street and struck a
telephone pole.
PFC. Masembwa graduated from the Prince George's County
Police Academy on June 23, 2000 and earned a High Scholastic Achievement Award
for maintaining a average of 98.7 in the Police Academy. He was assigned to
District I, Hyattsville Station, Squad 31. He loved his family, friends, being a
police officer and most importantly, he loved the Lord.
We, his brothers
and sisters of Session 93, will miss PFC. Kilonzo M. Masembwa dearly. He will
forever be in our heart.
Shynelle Marie Mason (Patrolman)
Detroit
Police Dept.
By Officer M.K. Mrozinski, Lake Angelus PD. MI.
Officer Mason was killed off duty by a man pursuing a date, when Ms.
Mason turned him away she was killed. At the young age of 20 years old this is
definitly a great loss. As an officer that attended her funeral I knew little
about her but I do know she will be always
remembered.
Jeffrey Matheny (Deputy Sheriff)
Craven
County Sheriff's Office, NC
By Deputy J. B. Bondley, New Bern, NC
USA
In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 21st,
2000, Deputy Jeffrey Matheny, call sign 135, was killed in the line of duty by
an accident caused by a careless driver while he was giving a citizen a ride
home. The citizen and a reserve deputy in Jeff's car escaped with minor
injuries. Jeff was a retired Marine, a two year veteran of the force, and leaves
behind three wonderful children. Those who knew Jeff are fortunate to have had
the chance to experience his wonderful qualities. No matter what your lot in
life, you were always "Sir" or "Ma'am" to Jeff. He was truly the most
professional officer I have ever known, a dedicated father to his children, a
comrade, a partner, and my friend. Jeff, I miss you my brother. You will forever
be in my heart and never forgotten. Semper Fi
Kevin D. Mathews (Deputy)
West Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Department
By Lt. Gary Hill, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office,
West Palm Beach, FL USA
Killed in the Line of Duty
03/06/92
Arthur Mayhak (Police
Officer)
Unknown
By Lorraine Somers
My Father-in-law,
was killed in the line of duty when my late Husband was about five years old.
This would have been about 1922-25 in Gary Indianna. According to family
members, there had been a bank roberry, and he was shot while apprehending the
criminal.
Kevin Mayse (Deputy)
Cass County Sheriff's
Dept., Harrisonville, Mo.
By Mark Jones, Belton, MO USA
In 1995 Deputy Mayse was killed in the line of duty during a vehicle
pursuit. His vehicle lost control and struck a tree, the suspect was later
arrested and charged with Manslaughter. Deputy Mayse was a loving father and
husband and is missed by many that was blessed to have known such a fine man and
fellow Officer.
Kevin McCarthy (Police Officer)
Baltimore
City
By Steph, Sykesville, Md
Kevin McCarthy... when I
think of the name, I cry. Kevin was my dads best friend, but not only that he
was my best friend. We would always joke around and play around. I miss him so
much. Everyone needs to remember that he was, and still is, a good person, and
that everyone misses and loves him dearly.
Kevin J. Mccarthy (Police
Officer)
Baltimore City Police Department
By Steve Mccarthy, Baltimore,
Maryland
He was a great brother and he will be forever
missed.
Chris McCurley (Commander)
Etowah County
Sheriff's Department
By Donna McCurley, Rainbow City, AL USA
Etowah County Sheriff's Department body=Chris McCurley had spent
almost 20 years of his 46 years in law enforcement. Chris was murdered October
10, 1997, while serving a drug search warrant. He was shot multiple times
through a door with an AK-47. As the commander of the task force, Chris was the
first at the door. Gary Entrekin, a wonderful friend and brave officer, came to
Chris' aid and lost his leg in the gun battle.
The untimely loss of a
skilled, competent law enforcement officer is a crime. The loss of a beloved
husband and father is a sin. I thank God that He let me spend 23 years of my
life with Chris.
Charles McDonald (Officer)
Forest Park
Police Department
By Gary Clarke, Cincinnati, Ohio
Charles and I have been friends for about 30 years. Officer McDonald
was 35. He passed away on June 9 after passing a test for the swat team. Charles
kidneys failed at the hospital. Charles has been on the force for 6 years and
was loved by everyone whom he had contact with. Charles left behind a son age
11. I just wanted to pay tribute to a great friend who is loved and missed very
much.
Terry McDowell (Patrolman)
Whitehall
P.D.
By Mark Swartz, Whitehall, Ohio
Officer Terry
McDowell and Officer Eric Brill were going to issue a ticket at the suspect
residence, when the suspect fired a .357 through the front door hitting both
officers. The suspect exited the house, stood over top of Officer Terry McDowell
and executed him. The suspect then killed himself. Terry was a leader and a man
to look up to... you will be missed.
Richard McGilvery (Detective)
Rutgers
University Police Department
By Robert M. Franz, Capt. Retired, Rutgers
University Police, New Brunswick, NJ USA
Detective McGilvery
was killed in the line of duty in 1978 while answering a silent burglar alarm at
an on campus residence. While running to the location of the alarm his service
revolver fell from its holster discharging once striking him in the lower
stomach. Detective McGilvery left a wife and three
children.
Mike McKee (Sheriff)
Kemper County
Sheriff's Office, Kemper County, MS
By Darryl Dukes, Scooba, MS USA
Sheriff Mckee died in the line of duty answering a disturbance call
concerning and individual he knew. He was loved by everyone in the county he
served and respected by all in this county and the law enforcement community
throughout the state. He was a christian man that was caring and compassionate
to all that he dealt with. Sheriff Mckee, you are loved and missed
tremendously.
Brian Mckenzie (Patrolman)
Jackson Police
Department
By Fellow Officer Madison P.D., Madison, MS USA
Officer Mckenzie was killed answering a Domestic Disturbance. He was
a very good officer and did not deserve to go out like this. All our thoughts
and prayers go to the family and fellow officers of the Jackson Police
Department.
William Dustin (Dusty) McKim (State
Trooper)
California Highway Patrol, San Jose Office
By Mary McKim, Hatch,
UT USA
Killed in the line of duty, on February 06, 1973,
after 18 years of selfless service, to his community. Daddy was joined by his
loving wife, Mazie, on July 23, 1997. I love you and miss you both, every day,
but rejoice in your being reunited, after so many years. I'll keep you both
close, in my heart, until the time comes to meet you,
again.
Thomas McMahon (Officer)
Richmond City
Police Department
By Jennifer Snider, Richmond, VA USA
By Mark P. Hopkins,
Hanover, VA USA
By Jennifer Snider,
Officer Thomas
McMahon patrolled the streets of Church Hill for 20 years with a sense of
excellence and grace, his heart full of passion and enthusiasm for a career he
loved with his life. Officer Thomas "Mongo" (as he was known) McMahon touched
the lives of several residents in "the Hill", but even more so touched the lives
of several of his co-workers, superiors and fellow EMS employees. A man that
would give all his support, attention and most importantly his precious life to
keep others out of harms way is one that should never been taken from us, and
most importantly, should never be forgotten. The sacrifice of his life
throughout the many years of service has enabled many others a safe trip on the
city streets today. For this he will never be forgotten and we will always
remain grateful. Officer Mongo McMahon was shot to death on October 14th 1998
and is survived by his parents and a platoon of fellow officers/friends who will
miss him dearly. God bless this quardian angel who is now looking over all of
us.
By Mark P. Hopkins,
The gentle giant "Mongo" McMahon died in the
line of duty in October,1998. He was a "policeman's" policeman and was always
concerned about the people on his beat. Loved a cookout and was the master of
the Christmas light. God Bless and you will never be
forgotten.
Brian Edward Meilbeck (Deputy
Sheriff)
Yuba County Sheriff's Department
By Natalie Loebel, Virginia
Beach, VA USA
Deputy Meilbeck, not only a respected officer,
but the best friend that I have ever had, was killed while on duty, April 1,
1997, in Olivehurst, California. Brian and two fellow officers were responding
to a domestic disturbance, when Brian was struck in the throat area by the shell
of a shotgun. After the impact, Brian immediately got to his feet and took cover
around the side of the house. He had bled to death within minutes. The shooter
was apprehended at the scene and is now awaiting trial. Brian was taken from
family, many friends and a two-year old son.
Thomas R. Meyers (Police Officer)
Kansas
City Police Department
By Margaret Atkins, KCPD Police Dispatcher, Kansas
City, MO USA
Police Officer Thomas R. Meyers, Officer,
Kansas City. Missouri Police Dept. PO Meyers was killed almost 2 years ago on a
routine traffice call by a drunk driver. I was working the morning that PO
Meyers was killed. The pain and sadness in our unit for our fallen officer is
something that I will never forget. To the Meyers family, our prayers are still
with you over your loss. To all KCPD PO who have given their lives in the line
of duty, you too are missed.... Margaret Atkins, KCPD Police
Dispatcher
Don Miller (Detective)
New Bern Police
Department
By Officer J D Williams, New Bern Pd, New Bern, NC
Don left us on Christmas day of 2002 after his wife gave birth to a
new child. We love and miss him so much. But, if he were here he would say to us
"rest is rust".
Lonnie C. Miller (Det.)
Jacksonville
Sheriffs Department
By Bob Skipper, Jacksonville, FL USA
Lonnie's death was a great loss to the community of Jacksonville the
city lost a good man both on and off the job. I myself lost a good friend I
could always count on if I needed him.
Robert Scott Miller (Deputy Sheriff)
Cocke
County Tennessee Sheriff's Office
By James L. Wilson, Maryville, TN
USA
R. Scott Miller was ambushed and murdered on October 11,
1994 while attempting to capture two escaped felons. I wear a wrist band every
day to honor his sacrifice and that of our other brother and sister officers who
have given their lives in the line of duty. It reminds me to remain vigilant in
mind, body, and spirit. Rest well, brother, and know that we will keep the faith
and hold the line until we meet again. Your spirit is always with us and helps
to keep us strong.
Jessie Mills (Police Officer)
Greenville
Police Dept. (Greenville NC)
By Phillip Sutton, Raliegh, NC, USA
He gave his life for other's safety. He was a loyal law
officer.
Frank Minnie (Deputy Sheriff)
Washoe
County Sheriff's Office
By Chaplain Tim O'Shea, Washoe County Sheriff's
Office, Reno, NV USA
Deputy Frank Minnie a Motor Officer
with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office was in pursuit of a suspect, when for an
unknown reason he lost control of his motorcycle. He was hospitalized for
massive head injuries. He died three days later on June 1, 1997. Frank left a
wife and 4 children.
Timothy Minor (#109 Motor
Officer)
Charles County Sheriffs Office
By Mike Holt, 193, Charles County
Sheriff's Office
Tim was one of our motor officers, he was
responding to a call when he was involved in a fatal accident. That was in Feb
1996. The call that Tim was going to was to check on the caller wife, the caller
was an elderly man whose wife had passed away years before but he suffered from
the idea that she was still alive. Tim was happiest on his bike, he was a huge
man but one of the nicest people one could ever know. He left a wife and 2
children. We recently dedicated a new HQ with information on the officers from
our agency. Mrs. MaGruder who was killed earlier this year went through our
academy here in Southern Md.
Paul W. Mitchell (Officer)
Lake County
Police Department
By Michelle Gauler, Griffith, IN USA
Paul Mitchell had just made it through his one year probationary
period with the Lake Country Police Department (Northwest Indiana) when he
tragically died in the line of duty while responding to a burglary call. He is
remembered fondly and will remain in the hearts of everyone who has ever met him
and had the opportunity to know him. Paul was a wonderful young man that touched
many lives and will live on in the hearts and souls of everyone he has left
behind. Rest in Peace, Paul --- save a spot for me in heaven dear cousin of
mine.
Emilio Miyares (Officer Badge
#246)
Hialeah Police Dept., Florida
By Terry Miyares, Hialeah,
Florida
God needed a "Good Police Officer" on 11/6/86, and
he took my husband, Emilio was only 27 years old when he was shot and killed in
the line of duty. That nite I was left to care for our son Emilio, jr (7 yrs
old) and our daughter Jessica (4 yrs old) at the time of his death. I did not
know what to do and how to tell our children, but God and you were there to help
me through. Our beautiful memories and our faith in God kept us going without
that beautiful smile of yours, but always knowing that you are here with us.
Today (11/86) 15 years later, our son is 22 and our daughter is 19, they are
wonderful persons and I know that you are very proud of them, they both look
like you in their own way.
Your family, friends and our city, misses and
talk about you every day. You will always be our HEROE, GONE BUT NOT
FORGOTTEN.
Love,
your wife and kids Terry, Emilio, jr and Jessica
Miyares
John Paul Monego (Deputy - Badge
#410)
Alameda County Sheriff/ Dublin Police
By Sara Biesecker, Dublin, CA
USA
My Uncle John Monego was killed responding to a 911 call
on December 11, 1998. He was murdered! Shot six times, execution style as he
entered to investigate the call. John left a wife, a son, mother, father, two
sisters, six nieces and nephews. He will always remain alive in us, and we will
always love him.
Floyd M. Moore Jr. (Sergeant)
Bay County
Sheriff's Office
By Floyd Moore III, Panama City, FL USA
I am writing this in memory of my father. On January 26, 1986 my
father was off duty and walking the apartment complex where he lived. He
approached a man rumaging through a shed and asked him for his identificaton.
The man produced his I.D. and gave a story of why he was in the shed in the
early a.m. My father found the story suspicious and radioed for a backup officer
to respond. As the two walked up to the parking lot. The man pulled out a
firearm and fired one time into my fathers head from point blank range. He fled
the scene. 20 hrs later in the hospital still with no leads they checked my
father's pocket and found the ID of his killer. My father solved his own murder
like he did on so many cases during his carreer. On this tragic day 8 heroes
were killed. This is the same day the space shuttle Challenger exploded killing
all 7 crew members. Dad I can't wait to see you on the other side of the
gates.
Your son,
Floyd
Michael David Moore (Officer)
Garland
Police Department
By A.D. Crockett, Garland TX USA
Officer Moore was killed in the line of duty on February 15, 1997. He
was responding to a call of a suspicious person at a local bank. On arrival
Officer Moore contacted a suspect inside the bank. As Officer Moore attempted to
escort the suspect from the bank, the suspect produced a weapon and a struggle
between the two ensued. During the struggle Officer Moore was fatally shot. The
suspect is now awaiting execution on Texas death row.
Officer Moore will
be missed by his family and friends.
Willis Von Moore (State Trooper)
Alabama
State Trooper
By Dawn Newberry, Huntsville, AL USA
Willis
von Moore was one of the greatest men ever. I know that is said about many
people, but in this case his funeral said it all. Willis Died in Feb. of 1996.
There were over 2000 people in attendance at his funeral. And as I looked around
at all these mourning people, it dawned on me. This man had such an impact in so
many lives. Each and everyone at his funeral felt that they were special to
Willis in some way or another. How did this one Man have the time to make each
of these people feel this way? Because he was special... One of those people
that God placed here to make you feel the way Willis made you feel. Willis died
on duty in a wreck. He was responding to a call when a car pulled out in front
of him. Instead of hitting that car, Willis took the ditch , causing fatal
injuries to him. Not only was he a personal friend to me and my family, but to a
whole community... Willis, you are GREATLY missed and thought of each and every
day...
Jeff Moritz (Officer)
Flagstaff Police
Department
By Anonymous
A Flagstaff, Arizona officer,
Jeff Moritz, was shot and killed 6-21-2000 during a traffic stop of a 17 year
old male. The stop was for playing a car stereo too loud in a residential area.
The punk who shot officer Moritz is still at large.
Officer Moritz is the
first Flagstaff officer to die in the line of duty. He was a 4 year veteran of
the Flagstaff P.D. and leaves behind a wife and 2 year old son.
ALWAYS
remember: there is no such thing as a "routine traffic stop"!
Robert J. Mortell (Chief)
Paxton Police
By Mike Giza, Paxton, MA
Robert J. Mortell was Chief of
Police for Paxton in 1994, when he got shot in the line of duty while on a
burglury alarm response. We all love him, we all miss
him.
Anthony Mosomillo (Police Officer)
By
Walker, Brooklyn, NY USA
Gone but never forgotten, your
kindness and wisdom is truly missed by all who loved you. Until we meet
again!
David W. Moss (Corporal)
Williston Police
Department
By Lorrin Moss, Williston, FL USA
David was
shot and killed in a gunfight July 1988. Before he died he fired 6 rounds,
hitting his assailant with 5 of them, killing him. He died within seconds of
being hit. He was not wearing a vest, it was too hot and the a/c in his patrol
car was not working. The vest may have saved him. He was only 31 years old. He
died doing the only thing he had ever wanted to do with his life. Working to
help the world. I was amazed at the people who came to see him off, people you
would not expect, people he had arrested, people who hate cops, kids he had
chased home time and agian, local troublemakers as well as some folks he had
ticketed for traffic violations. It was something he would have loved to have
seen. He made a difference in their lives. A positive difference. That was his
goal, to make the world a better place, and he did. He is sorely missed. Not
just by me. It has been 11 years and I still miss him. I always will.
Lori
Fred J Mumpower (Deputy Sheriff)
Galion Co
Ohio
By Vincent T Mumpower, Kettering, Ohio
Thomas Munse (Police Officer)
Atoscosa
County Sheriff's Department
By David Tucker, Pleasanton, TX USA
Tom was killed by a man he planed a perfect ambush. He set in the
brush and waited till he showed up after making a 911 call. He killed Tom and
two other officers. Mark Steveson and Steven Miller that night, The gunman also
wounded two other officers in the process. The gunman was mad because his wife
left him and took there kid. The gunman shot himself
afterwards.
Norman Murkerson (Police
Officer)
Bainbridge Georiga
By Anonymous
He was Killed
in a hight speed chase. his patrol motorcycle left the road and hit a large oak
tree he left behind his wife 2 sons 1 daughter 2 brothers 5 sisters his mother
and daddy. He was killed on 11-17-1953 in Bainbridge
Georiga
Nathan Ralph Murphy (Chief Deputy)
Oregon
County Sheriff's Department
By Phillip D.Hulvey, Alton, Missouri
Chief Deputy Murphy was killed in the Line of Duty on Feb.19, 2001
while assisting the Missouri State Hwy Patrol that were in pursuit of a subject
that failed to stop for a traffic violation. The subject hit Chief Deputy Murphy
head-on on a gravel road in Oregon County. He will be remembered by many for his
unselfish nature and always upholding the laws of the State of Missouri. "though
he, being dead, yet speaketh" Hebrews 11:4
Francis Adrian Murray (Patrolman)
Bangor
Police Department
By Frank Murray, Bangor, ME USA
A brave
man who died too young.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9
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