Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just wanted to write and say how proud you would be of Ian, and Cliff both have become Police Officer, Derek also wants to become a Police Officer as well. Think of you all the time.

Love
Your Sister
Eileen

Eileen J. Pereira
sister

November 29, 2008

HEY THERE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND.

LOVE
YOUR SISTER
EILEEN

EILEEN J PEREIRA
SISTER

July 11, 2008

Al, you are dearly missed each and every day...It's surreal how it has been 6 years now, yet it still rings as though it happened yesterday. Your family is always in our thoughts and prayers. You are not forgotten, too many memories...The strength and presence you carried are deeply missed, your proffessional standards are sorely missed, we know you continue to watch over your family, please help guide the department into the right direction, so many are still hurting and continue to be hurt, wish you were still here among us~You are missed, but never forgotten.
God Bless you and your family!

May 14, 2008

Major McGregor,
My father was on the force with you for many years and he always spoke so highly of you. I pray very often for you and your family. Even though I didn't really know you and your family (although I'm sure that I had met several times at the christmas parties) it feels like the EPPD family is all connected. I pray that you watch over my father and all your fellow officers; and please know that you will not soon be forgotten.
God Bless.

Daughter of a former EPPD officer

April 11, 2008

TO MY BROTHER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL. I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME.

LOVE,
EILEEN, JOHN, KAREN, CODY

Eileen J. Pereira
Sister

February 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Al. All my love, Brooke.

February 26, 2008

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 24, 2008

Your honor made us proud to know you. Your knowledge made us strive to be better. Your fraternity gave us spirit. Your absence has brought us profound loss. However, the pride, the determination, and the spirit you instilled in us, along with our enduring memories, keep you, Major, in our hearts forever. God bless and keep you.

Patrolman
EPPD

January 1, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that your youngest plays hard and works hard just like his father...he is the sweetest little boy!!

An old friend

December 29, 2007

Al, your wonderful spirit lives on through your sons. They have grown into fine young men. Another year has gone by but your memory is still so fresh. Miss you...

friend

December 28, 2007

Today on the 6th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for the family you have left behind.
May God console them during this difficult time. Please watch over your comrades we have lost way too many in 2007.
Rest in peace Major
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

December 27, 2007

I am not sure why I visit these pages on this my 44th birthday, but something has led me to send out a reflection to Major McGregor. I never knew you, sir. May your soul ever rest in peace, and those you left behind have peace in their hearts. To your son(s) who have chosen the same profession...God Bless You.

Lt. Chris Stanfield
Natchitoches LA Police Department

December 27, 2007

To My Brother.
Well it has been 6yrs. I still don't believe it. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Miss you so much.

Love your sister.
Eileen, John, Karen and Cody

EILEEN J PEREIRA
SISTER

December 27, 2007

Al;
Tomorrow is 6 years since you left us. You are deeply missed. Tommy is stepping down after bringing things back; and Barry is taking over. You would be proud. Lots of new faces (too many that I can think of right now). The fight continues. I pray for Brooke and your kids. Your family is in our prayers each and every day. Keep watching over us... Love you and miss you Al... A devoted friend...

East Providence PD

December 26, 2007

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY MAJOR AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, IT IS OBVIOUS HOW RESPECTED AND LOVED YOU WERE AND STILL ARE. IT SPEAKS SO WELL OF YOU. IT IS SO ADMIRABLE THAT YOUR FELLOW OFFICES LEAVE RELFECTIONS FOR YOU,YOU ARE A HERO SIR JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ALL OF THE CITIZENS THAT YOU SERVED IN EAST PROVIDENCE, RI.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 26, 2007

Al,
You are missed each and every day, I cannot believe how long it has been, it seem just yesterday, especially as the time creeps closer and closer to when we lost you. My only hope is that you are still around (in spirit) to help guide those who need it...and there are plenty here that need your help. To continue to help the boots to never forget, and to remind the veterans of the department to remember the values, morals, and standards you have set. Now, is a time when we all need your guidance...Wish you were still here among us...
God bless your soul, and among all God Bless your family, and God Bless this department!

anonymous

December 22, 2007

AL

WISH YOU WHRE HERE,HAPPY THANKSGIVING, I THINK ABOUT YOU, MOM AND DAD EVERYDAY.

LOVE YA
EILEEN AND FAMILY

EILEEN J PEREIRA
SISTER

November 21, 2007

Al, think of you often and wishing you were here.

October 10, 2007

Al, On June 29th Ian, your oldest son, or (GUS as we like to call him) graduated from the RI municipal police academy, all 5 of your boys were at the ceremony. I KNOW you were watching and PROUD....Many of us from East Providence were in attendance, I have not been proud of being a police officer for some time especially since your death, THAT DAY I WAS PROUD TO BE A POLICE OFFICER. Recently I have transfered to New Haven Police Department after 9 years with East Providence so I could be with my family...THANK YOU...I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU OR THE BOYS...

Ofc. Karl Jacobson
New Haven Police Department former East Providence Police Officer

July 20, 2007

Al - We need your guiding spirit and fortitude here now more than ever. Please continue to watch over us. You are thought about very often and the human, the cop, and the father you are have never been forgotton. May God continue to bless you.

Patrolman
EPPD

June 12, 2007

Hey Al, We think about you often. You're the topic of many conversations that keep us laughing. The years go by but the memories never fade. We miss you greatly.

friends

May 9, 2007

Major McGregor we never met, but your still a brother in blue, and you will always belong in everybodies hearts. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to do a job most of society resents nowadays, they will never understand what its like to protect and serve, and they will never know whats its like losing a fellow officer. God Bless you Major, keep looking after us.

Chief William Hamby
Hemlock Farms Police DPS

May 3, 2007

Thinking of you, wishing you were here. You are so sadly missed.

Brenda
sister in law

April 10, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER. THERE IS NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU, MOM AND DAD.
LOVE YOUR SISTER
EILEEN
AND FAMILY

EILEEN J PEREIRA
SISTER

February 25, 2007

Major McGregor,
i remember the day i came home from school and had learned of your passing i was deeply saddened. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

son of a retired police officer

January 31, 2007