Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We in the Horry County Law Enforcement Community have lost yet another Brother in Blue. Officer McGarry is third officer murdered in Horry County in as many years, and in this small community each death hurts as much as the one before. The officers in this community will carry on as we always have, and carry on the legacy of Cpl. Dennis Lyden, Lt. Randy Gerald, and Ofc. Joe McGarry. They will never be forgotten.

Brother in Blue
Horry County Police Dept. S.C.

There is no honor in taking, only giving. How do you thank someone who gave his life, so that others may live?

You are a brother in our hearts forever.
See you on the flip side bro!

RSO M. Gledhill, FOPA #40 Pres.
Charlestown, RI Police Dept

There will never be another person who could light up a room like Joe. He was truly a good person and always looked out for his friends. It was an honor to have known him and we will all miss him.

Stpehen L. Gritzuk

Joe,

You will truly be missed in Myrtle Beach. I never had the chance to meet you but know you were a fine officer. Since the death of my fiance' Joey Rodgers I have become very close to alot of the MBPD officers. The guys are certainly some of South Carolina's finest law enforcement. Your death has hit me very hard being that it was the same situation has Joey's. This state hoped that we would never had to see that again. Please know there is a group out there who will be there for your family and fiance'. This group is know as COPS and they are truly remarkable. Joe, Please rest in peace and say hello to Joey. We will miss you.

Dana Perot
Fiance and Survivor of Deputy Joseph Rodgers eow4-9-97

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Officer McGarry. May god comfort you during this time. To the co-workers at the Myrtle Beach Police Dept. we feel your loss and pain. Having experienced tragedies of this nature far too many times over the years we understand how you feel. Please know that our deepest sympathies go out to all of you during this horrible time.

Communications Bureau
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. , Charlotte NC

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your fellow officers and friends. Your name has been added to the list of fallen hero's, but you will always be a hero. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace

Michael

May the Lord give the family a peace that passes all understanding in their loss. God bless you and all the officers and families. As the mother of an officer, I know that the memory will never diminish, however, the job well done is God's gift to our society. God bless you all. Estelle Brown

Sincere sympathy to the family of Officer Joe McGarry, our prayers and thoughts are with you and we share your grief.

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Taylor
EOW 09-14-02

to the family, friends and co-workers of officer McGarry my deepest sympathy to you all. Joes's sacrafice will not be forgotten. It's been one year and one day that Rhode Island buried a fine man and officer.

Family member of Major Alister C. McGregor
East Providence, RI Police Department
eow 12/27/02

Anonymous

The loss of Joe is not only a tragedy to his loved ones but also to his "Brothers In Blue." Joe will not be forgotten, for he loved his job and paid for it with his life. Joe gave the ultimate sacrifice, and that is one thing we all know as being police officers we may one day too give the ultimate sacrifice.
Joe watch over us as we are out their on the streets. I will miss you bro, but I no in my heart one day we will both be walking a beat on heavens streets.

Patrolman Bradley Evans
Monroe Police Dept. Monroe, NC

Joe,

Words cannot describe the way I felt when I heard you had been shot, although I did not know you I felt as if I had lost a brother. We are all family no matter where we police or what race or creed. The burden laid upon our shoulders and the sacrifice we give is great. Too great for most to bear or understand. That is why we are set apart from the crowd. We are no different than any other person, but we are treated as if we are "not like them". Joe, it is very obvious you are a man of high character and you are loved by all you came in contact. Myrtle Beach will never be the same. May God bless your family's hearts and give them peace.

"There are no great men just great task that ordinary men like you and I are forced by circumstances to meet"

Scott Puckett
Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept.

As was expressed before, I also visit Myrtle Beach on my vacations or weekend trips because it is close and a "safe" place to go. Myrtle Beach is made "safe" by Officers like Joe and everyone else on the force there. I spent New Years Eve in Myrtle Beach this year, having made my reservation a month in advance, not knowing a tragedy like this would happen only two days before New Years. I could feel the grief within the town, if not spoken, but expressed. But I could also see the light shining down as the rain clouds opened up to sunshine, and the beach was clear. To everyone within the Myrtle Beach PD and Joes family, our thoughts are with you.

SGT Jason Tyson
Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington NC

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Officer Joe McGarry. I recently lost a son in-the-line-of-duty (East Point, Ga.- 12/22/02) and know the pain and anquish you are feeling. No words can comfort you at this time but be assured my son, Christopher and Joe are patrolling Heaven's streets together. Thank you Mrytle Beach Police Department and all law enforcements nationwide for doing a job many of us don't want or take for granted......God Bless All Of You!

Robert E. Betts
Father of Fallen Officer Christopher R. Betts; EOW 12/22/02

The Lord has another "Keeper of the Peace" standing gaurd at the pearly gates to the promised land. Another Hero Died today. My thoughts go out to Officer McGarry's family.

Sgt Ken Kovarsky
N. Myrtle Beach DPS

To family, friends and fellow officers:
Many left reflections for our son at the time of his death. We found such peace in the following verse:

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God" Mathew 5:9

Great is your reward in Heaven for your services! Our prayers are with you all.

Mr. and Mrs Harry M. Steinfeldt, Jr
Parents of Harry M. "Marty" Steinfeldt, III
EOW 10/6/02

This young officer is an awsome example that all other young law enforcement and advanced law enforcement officers should remember. May you rest in PEACE, 10-8, 10-42.

Communication Officer Mandy Massey
Hapeville Police

to the family, friends and officers of Police Officer Joe McGarry, may God keep you in his arms till you are able to walk on your on.

Anonymous

Words can't touch the pain and hurt felt by this community since the tragic loss of Officer McGarry. Things sometimes don't make sense. Why did this happen? Only God knows the answer. We know from our son in law who also a Myrtle Beach Police Officer that Officer McGarry was one of their FINEST! He was born a policeman and died doing what thousands of other police officers do on a daily basis -- he put his life on the line to protect each and every one of us from evil. He will be deeply missed by everyone! Our prayers are with his parents and Holly.God Bless each of you!!

David and Debby McClam
residents of Myrtle Beach, SC

Officer McGarry,
Was a Officer that made time for anyone and everyone that came into his path. He was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure things were done. He loved his job as a Police Officer. He was a big man with the biggest heart. He was a friend and a co-worker. I will surely miss you my friend, but you will never be forgotten. And now you are in Heaven looking down on us, and looking over our shoulders, making sure we are safe. We love you and we miss you.

Detention Officer Riley
Myrtle Beach Police Department

To the family and co- workers of Officer McGarry, my deepest sympathies. To Officer McGarry I want to thank you for your braveness and care for all of us. You are a hero and will not be forgotten. God Speed brother and look out for us as we continue to do a job in which you so believer in.

Inv
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To the family, friends and co-workers of Joe my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe's sacrafice will not be forgotten. I am proud to call him brother.

Officer Rob Salter
Newport PD, RI

Words can't describe the feelings we have been overwhelmed with this past week. Our hearts are broken and I can't seem to make any sense out of this. I guess we never will. Joe was a leader and would bend over backwards to help out ANYONE. He never had a bad thing to say about anybody. That is very rare quality that not many people have. It came to him naturally. We will miss you so much Joe. You will forever be in our hearts and our minds. Heaven must have needed a strong, loving, tenderhearted angel to watch over all of us and protect us from above. I pray that Mr. and Mrs. McGarry and Holly will find some comfort in knowing that Joe inspired and left an everlasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. My heart weeps for them. We love you Joe and are very proud and honored to have known such an exceptional individual with a heart as big as the sea.

Amy Sutter & PFC Robert Sutter
Myrtle Beach Police Dept.

The Hell is over for you now. God has a better place for you in heaven. Watch over all of us as we do what we ALL love to do. God Bless your family, friends, and Department.

Deputy Sheriff
Bay County Sheriffs Office, Fl

For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrafice the protected will never know.

Anon

Shift #2
Montgomery County PD, MD

To the family, friends and especially his co-workers, Joe was a wonderful person, who never passed by without saying hello and giving you a wonderful smile. He will never be forgotten here at MBPD. Flash your wonderful smile for god and the angels Joe and show them your own beautiful soul. You were and are an amazing person and friend to so many of us. We will miss you but you will ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP US ALL SAFE.

Detn. Supv. R, Nobles
Myrtle Beach Police Dept.