Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack

I think of Joe often. I worked with him in the 90 Pct in Williamsburg Brooklyn. I was a raw rookie in March of 1973 when ten other rookies and I were assigned to the 90.
I recall a couple of older guys who would look after us kids. Joe was one. After a couple years I took a permanent foot post in Joe's sector, "Boy, Charlie". He was ALWAYS there to back up, help, advise, anything. He and his partner, Joe S. we're great cops. They could spot a stolen car ten blocks away, and could sniff out a burglar in the middle of the night like no one else.
They saved other cops lives. Literally firing upon felons with weapons aimed at our NYPD brothers.
I became Joe's PBA delegate in time (I know he supported me!).
And was with him in the 90 Community Affairs Office when that job came over.
He recently transferred to ESU. He was MADE for ESU. Because he as the best of us.
But he was in Brooklyn for a court case and stopped by the 90. We had coffee and when the job came over I said"fk that" stay here with us for old times sake.
But Joe, you know Joe, said, "I gotta get up there for my guys".
The rest is, tragically, history.
Clearly Joe is with our God having earned his reward. Forty years later his family and friend still grieve, and remember his dedication, his fearlessness, his love of the job.
Here's to my friend, a mentor, Joe Mac. RIP. We never forget.
Ever.

Sgt Jim Littlefield
NYPD, former 90 Pct PBA Delegate

May 29, 2024