Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Bob, Gina, and Justin's Wife and Children
It is with great sorrow and heart felt pain of the loss of Justin. My wife Cathy and I go the notice of it today 6-30-10
From cousin Sharon.
We never got to meet that brave young man, who followed in the footsteps of his father. Our prayers are with all of you.
May you fine peace and comfort, God Bless all of you and we are standing there beside you at this very difficult and trying time.

Love Cousin Billy, and his wife Cathy. also Doreen McCarthy
Faith Needham (rip 4-30-09,) Wayne Needham, Carleen Needham
also Jim and Beth Needham

BILL NEEDHAM
Jtstin is the son of my cousin Gina and her Husband bob

June 30, 2010

My Heart goes out to the California Highway Patrol. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer McGory's Family and friends. Rest in peace brother!

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

June 30, 2010

rest in peace

lt b cole (ret)
lake charles p d (louisiana)

June 30, 2010

"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." ~E.E. Freeman

May God Bless You, Your Family, Your Law Enforcement Family and Friends.

911/Dispatcher- Jenny Goretski - A14281
420-California Highway Patrol

June 30, 2010

Justin,

Rest in peace brother! My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

June 29, 2010

My heart goes out to the California Highway Patrol on this tragic week. To lose two officers in one day in unrelated incidents is incomprehensible. My thoughts and prayers are with all who know and love Officer McGrory and may he forever Rest in Peace. He has earned at least that much.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 29, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 29, 2010

I met Justin on 6/24/2010 at our church's Vacation Bible School. I was called by my Pastor Sunday morning to comfort the family at the hospital emergency room. My heart broke when I saw his fellow officers all grieving this loss. I was beside myself when I met with the family next to Justin's body.

Life for Law Enforcement is as tenuous as a soldier in war.
It is an accepted risk to protect and defend, which Justin was taken from us. He and a partner were on a DUI stop when Justin was hit. Doing his job to keep us safe.

Hundreds of people in the High Desert of Southern California are praying for Justin's family as they try to live through this tragic loss with all of it's sorrow and pain.

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." Psalms 116:15

Rest In His Peace, brother in arms.

Jay Graham, Retired Deputy
L.A. County-Friend of In-Laws for years

June 29, 2010

On behalf of all Missouri officers, dispatchers and the like, I extend our sincere sympathies to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer McGrory. Rest in peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/President
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

June 29, 2010

Justin, my brother, rest in peace!

You accomplished a great deal in your short career ... your hard work, dedication and loyalty are a testament of your strong character and incredible family foundation. You will be so dearly missed, but remembered as a hero, a son, a brother, a loving husband and an awesome DADDY!

Kelly, Bob, Gina and family ... we love you all and you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers! GOD BLESS!

Captain M. M. Mueller
California Highway Patrol

June 29, 2010

I will truely miss you Justin, Words can not explain the sadness in my heart when I heard the news. God Bless your wife and children and Let your Mom, Dad and Kristen...Be strong...I love you Justin and you will never be forgotten.

Brenda L. Venable (King)
Relative

June 29, 2010

Officer McGrory, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

June 29, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer McGrory. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

June 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

June 29, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

June 29, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir..............

Offc. Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

June 29, 2010

Thank you brave Trooper for your service. Prayers for the family and the CHP at this most difficult time. Prayers for all our LEO's as well. You are all heroes.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away". Rev. 21:4

A Cops Dad

June 29, 2010

Another tragic loss for the California Highway Patrol. Words can't describe the feeling of anger felt towards someone so stupid who drinks and drives. The young man will have to live the rest of his life knowing that he killed an innocent man doing his job to protect and serve. Three children will never know their father. His wife will endure everyday without her true love. I pray that God gives this family the strength to make it through each day.

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Justin.

Officer Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

June 29, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

June 29, 2010

Another loss of life to an impaired driver. My deepest condolences for the family, the friends and the CHP. Watch over us and protect us in our daily battles. RIP brother.

Tpr. S. Howard
Florida Highway Paytol

June 29, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer McGrory and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer McGrory for your dedicated service to the people of California and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

June 29, 2010

Rest in peace knowing that you will be remembered for your uncompromising dedication to your duty as a CHP. From Bobby L. and I, we salute you.

Ronan Y.
Friend

June 29, 2010

May you R.I.P. Justin, my thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children, all of the CHP, and friends, may the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you all comfort. You are a true hero Justin,

dawn williams

June 29, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 29, 2010