Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal N. Bruce McKay, III

Franconia Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Friday, May 11, 2007

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Reflections for Corporal N. Bruce McKay, III

Wishing you a happy birthday. Can't imagine you would have been 65!
I'm sure Courtney is baking you a carrot cake. You would be so proud of her.
Take good care of my Bruce. I find comfort in thinking you guys are together.

Linda
Stepmother

November 5, 2023

Corporal McKay, it has been 16 years since you were taken from us, I was in the mass of officers surrounded by the beautiful Franconia Notch when we laid you to rest and still remember it clearly. I had a tough time holding my emotions while in formation and listening to your young daughter trying to talk about you. 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

May 11, 2023

And even if you’re not here to stay, I’m happy the universe allowed your soul to stop by. <3

Sharon Cairns
Formerly the Fiancée of Cpl McKay

May 11, 2021

Time passes and the pain fades, but the memory of our love for those who have passed away will never fade.
For the women and men who have fallen in service, God bless you.

emmanuel Malfoy

December 24, 2020

May you stay forever young.

N. BRUCE MCKAY
Dad

November 6, 2020

Extremely horrific incident. My thoughts and prayers are with CPL McKay's family.

CPT Sutherland
Johnson County Sheriff's Office

May 22, 2020

Corporal McKay, 13 years ago today you where horrifically murdered. You where just simply doing your job. You where a great police Officer . Continue to rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

May 11, 2020

Bruce, I will never forget you. It has been almost 13 years since that tragic day. I remember clear as day, after we talked , we both waved goodbye and said see you later my friend. Later that same day after I saw you, you were gone. I cherished our friendship and the brother and sisterhood we all shared working law-enforcement in the north country of New Hampshire. I am still on the job, and loving every minute of it. It is the memory of you and heroes like you that keep me and my fellow brother and sister law enforcement officers out here every day fighting evil and the savages that take the life of a law enforcement officer like you. "The price of peace and freedom is eternal vigilance" and we will remain as such, just as you did that fateful day. Rest easy my friend, as we will meet again some day and share another smile and a friendly wave.

Sergeant, New Hampshire Law Enforcement
NA

April 27, 2020

Thinking of you on your birthday. You live on as long as we remember you.
With love.

Bruce Mckay
Dad

November 7, 2019

Rest in peace Corporal Mckay.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 3, 2019

Wow. I was brought here after watching the two incidents involving Officer McKay and “Niko?”. Niko was obviously a troubled young man and it’s sad that he took out his vengeance and rage against this well respected man. It’s a very sad story and my heart goes out to the McKay family. It saddens me deeply to hear of this and exacerbates my respect for all law enforcement and proves that their job is one that is full of danger. But they do it to protect the population. Corporal McKay truly is a hero and an inspiration to not only me but I’m sure many more people around the globe.

Bobby B
No Relationship/Avid Law Enforcement Enthusiast

June 30, 2019

Always my hero

Sharon
(Formally) Fiancée of Cpl McKay

May 11, 2019

I hope that one day there is a law and severe punishment sovereign citizens, so that something like this never happens again. May you rest in peace Corporal. *salutes*

Ryan
Random Citizen

April 1, 2019

This is so heartbreaking! I'm so sorry for your loss! Your father, husband, brother & fellow officer is a true hero! His memory will live on, may you find peace & happiness!

Dustin wilson private citizen
Pennsylvania citizen 2019

March 15, 2019

My respects to you and your family.

Iowa

March 11, 2019

I cannot adequately express my gratitude for your selfless service. I can only say thank you and I pray for your family's comfort. You are a saint. Thank You

Dwayne Pollinger
N/A

January 17, 2019

Mr. McKay - thank you for your service. I am deeply sorry for what happened to you and send my condolences to your family.

Elizabeth Hope

January 15, 2019

Sir, I didn't know you personally but I wish to express my gratitude and respect to you having served the community and keep the community safe.
You will never be forgotten.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the officers family who suffered unimaginably because of a young, completely out of his mind punk who got what he deserved!

E. Dobena
IDOC

January 12, 2019

It's hard to believe this would have been your 60th birthday.
Remembering you always with love.

Dad

November 5, 2018

Cannot believe that the community didn't support Officer Mckay and his family 100%. My prayers to Officer Mckays family. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

lynn erickson
friend of law enforcement

July 18, 2018

I have seen the video of this incident several times. The earth was rid of a dangerous individual when the civilian took his life. He will be forgotten over the passage of time. Corporal Bruce McKay will be forever remembered.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

May 11, 2018

Re-reading all the reflections Claire wrote to you.
Take care of this special person for Sharon.

Dad

February 11, 2018

Thinking of you, today , on what should have been your 59th birthday, Bruce. Always loved, always missed.

Fiancée of Corporal Bruce McKay Sharon C
FPD

November 6, 2017

I am learning of your death today, 10 years later. It is heartbreaking, especially as the daughter of a police officer (RIP). What happened to you was always my greatest fear of what may have happened to Dad during his years of service. He survived the streets where many, including you & a dear friend of his, did not. My heart goes out to your family.

Emme
Family of LEO (Lieutenant, RIP)

May 21, 2017

Celebrating you on your birthday with love.
You are so missed.
Dad

N Bruce Mckay
Father

November 6, 2016

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