Officer Down Memorial Page

Hey Uncle Dennis. It's hard to believe that its been a little more than 10 years. I think about you each and every day, and always think to myself how you would have changed what goes on if you were still here. You were my favorite uncle from as long as I can remember, and forever will be. You were everyones hero, and still are, and you remain my idol. I love and miss you uncle Dennis. Uncle Jimmy recently joined you up there, say Hi to him for me, and tell him I love him. You guys were the best, and will be together forever! I can't wait to see you guys again. I love you Uncle Dennis, miss you with all my heart, Love Dalton.

Dalton O'Connor
Nephew
March 21, 2012

God, ten years.....you are sadly missed brutha! Rest in Peace !

Detective/Captain
D.C.P.P.D.
February 4, 2012

Your heroism is honored today Sir, RIP.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
January 30, 2012

Dennis Rest in Peace. You are thought of often! Please take care of Jimmy!!

SW
Jersey
January 30, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you.We remember you today.

Lt JPease
Brentwood P.D.
January 30, 2012

Ten years....what a sad anniversary. Rest in peace Dennis, you were truly loved and respected. Keep watch over your fellow officers and know that you will never be forgotten.

Rip
Christine McNeill
Sister of Kevin Dinan
Detective Upper Darby

Private citizen
Sister to Kevin Dinan Detective
January 30, 2012

10 years Dennis. Wow, how time passes, I remember it like it was yesterday. Tonight before your memorial service the locker room gym is being dedicated to you. Some fine young officers who never got a chance to know you worked hard on remodeling it and getting all new equipment. It looks great and I know you would be proud. I see Diane from time to time at Wawa and she seems good. I can not believe how grown up your children are. You will never be forgotten.

Officer
UDPD
January 30, 2012

During the week of October 3, 2011 a mother with a mentallly ill problematic adult son, who is an artist, came in and said that the only UD PD officer who could calm her son through his episodes was UD PD Officer Dennis McNamara. She felt the reason why Officer McNamara was so effective at dealing with people like her son was because Officer McNamara was an artist and an extremely intuitve human being. She missed Officer McNamara's presence, and his gift of relating to people.

Later in the same week, by chance I met Officer McNamara's wife who explained that her husband was also a talented musican. As I am an artist, musican, and Upper Darby Township Police Department Community Worker, I wish I could have met this outstanding Upper Darby Police Officer.

RIP UD Township PD Officer Dennis McNamara,
You are fondly remembered.

Community Services Coor. Nashid Ali
Upper Darby Township Police Department
October 12, 2011

DENNIS, REMEMBER WHEN WE GOT SO BIG FOR THE LOT WE HAD TO TEACH OURSELVES HOW TO BAT LEFTHANDED!!!! TAKE CARE OF MY MOM DEN,.STILL WISH YOU COULD MEET MY KIDS ,.DEN..LOVE YA DEN ..MCDEVITT.

CHRIS MCDEVITT
NEXT DOOR BRO
September 2, 2011

I knew Mac for a few years early in my AF career, and ran into him occasionally in the later years. Always with that engaging smile and always your friend no matter how long. I'll remember best our days exploring Monterey CA, and the times on its area beaches.

I'm shocked to see this page, but not surprised that Mac was willing to put his life on the line for his neighbors. I'm saddened to see he was called to make the sacrifice. Rest in Peace, FRIEND. You deserve the rest.

Darryl

Darryl Rich, MSGT
USAF (Ret)
May 30, 2011

I thank you Sir. Thank you for being brave , for trying to save , for putting up resistance , at anothers insistance , you layed your life on the line , to save others and mine ,
you haven't passed away , in our memories you are stayed.

ryan bonner
Gov
May 21, 2011

...DEN..MY BIG BROTHER...HOW ..I MISS YOU ....I WISH YOU COULD .SEE MY ..KIDS ...DEN

LIFETIME FRIEND
March 23, 2011

R.I.P. Dennis. You're truly missed. I only wish I could've done more that night. Rest easy. . .

Dispatcher Mark Torchia
Lower Merion Township Police Department
January 30, 2011

9 years have passed. You are not forgotten my friend.

Anonymous
January 30, 2011

The pain I feel is so unreal
Like knives stabbing me
If thoughts could kill I would be dead
Don't know what to do
The tears won't stop.......


I miss you so much!!!!!

Ptlm S.Mcintire
Upper Darby Township
January 14, 2011

This is the first time I have seen this site. I did not know this was here. What a wonderful, loyal and truely inspiring cousin Dennis was. I know he his watching over his family and fellow officers. Has been missed every day. May God rest his soul and bless his lovely wife and children. Thanks for all the good words and times Dennis.

Ed McNamara
Cousin
April 18, 2010

Hard to believe it was 8 years ago Dennis. Diane seems to be doing okay. The kids have grown so much. Many people turned out on a frigid evening at your memorial service. We will never forget you.

fellow officer
Upper Darby Police Department
January 31, 2010

Eight years ago today we all lost a friend and good man. God bless Dennis McNamara!

Anonymous
January 30, 2010

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this day. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 29, 2010

We will never forget you. Thank you for your service. Our Prayers are with your family. God Bless

John Mangan
July 7, 2009

Happy Birthday Dennis.

Anonymous
July 4, 2009

Missing you Dennis

Anonymous
June 13, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 23, 2009

Hey Den, Made the service and it still hurts. Could barely hug Diane,Spike and Missy before i lost it. They looked great. Keep watching us.

Anonymous
February 16, 2009

To the family and friends of Officer Dennis McNamara and his fellow officers in his Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Dennis' memory on the sixth anniversary of the day Dennis so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Dennis gave to his community and the citizens of Pennsylvania, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 30, 2002.

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

Anonymous
January 31, 2009