Sergeant John S. MacAulay San Francisco Police Department California Tuesday, July 6, 1982  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

On the 27th anniversary of Sergeant MacAulay's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Sergeant MacAulay is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
2009-07-06

I want to express my sorrow for the death of a brother that I never got to know. Please always respect and honor the brave men and women who sacrafice their lives in service to all of us. It should be deeply appreciated.

Maureen Gray
Sister
2009-05-08

Dear Johnny, you will never be forgotten. Each day we think of you and miss you. You were and are the guiding star and light for all of us. You would be so proud of the family members who have followed in your footsteps. Please watch over them as they have continued the same honorable service in the tradition that you exemplified so well. We'll see you again, good brother.

A Macaulay Family Member

2009-03-30

You are my hero

Anonymous

2008-08-22

Thank you for your bravery, dedication, and commitment to service of others. You are not fogotten.

A San Francisco Police Officer

2008-04-27

A true hero. God bless the family. In God we trust.

Mother of Sheriff

2008-03-28

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-09-20

My wifes Great Uncle had the same name as you ..He won the VC in the great War in France 1914..1918 ..He was a Seargeant in the Scots Guards

colin mellor
none
2007-02-14

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

2005-05-19

Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.
2004-11-16

A brave man like yourself who gave so much of himself should not be without rememberance and thanks.
Thank-you for your service and for your incredible bravery,, in another place and time you probably would have been the magnificent warrior who saves the innocent and vanquishes evil.
Thanks again, Hero.

Retired police officer.

2004-07-21

Gone but not forgotten, watch over those of us who continue the good fight sir !

Detective M Leonard
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
2004-04-16