Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Albany Police Academy Session 4 recruits, we send our condolences to the friends and family of Detroit Police Department Police Officer Rasheen McClain.

Recruit Austin
Albany Police Academy

November 29, 2019

THE FINAL INSPECTION:

The Policeman stood and faced his God.
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining bright
Just as brightly as his brass
“Step forward now, Policeman,
How shall I deal with you?
Hove you always turned the other cheek?
To my word have you been true?”
The Policeman squared his shoulders and said
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t
Because those of us who carry guns
Can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was rough.
Because the world is awfully tough.
But I never took a thing
That wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got to steep.
And I never passed a call for help.
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me.
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much.
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.”
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints often trod
As the Policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.
“Step forward now Policeman,
You’ve born your burdens well,
Come walk a beet on heaven’s streets.
You’ve done your time in Hell.”
Author unknown.

Officer Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

November 29, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer McClain

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
City of White Plains Police

November 28, 2019

God Bless you Sheriff John “Big John” Williams, Sr. Thank you for your service with The United States Marine Corps and Law Enforcement ❤️. Thank you for making the people in Lowndes County, AL area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

November 26, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Rasheen McClain. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family, friends, and DPD members.

LT Deborah Karega
( USNR ) Ret

November 26, 2019

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County PD, NY

November 25, 2019

Officer McClain, thank you for your 16 years of service. We mourn your death at the hands of an animal as we honor your life and work. So long as those who know and love you best keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.

God Bless, Brother and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

November 25, 2019

Officer McClain you are my hero and a gentleman always. I am so sorry for the loss to your family and Detroit. Even though I have only known you for a few years you will always be in my heart.
God has a special place for you. I know you are looking down as a angel on all of us still wanting to protect. God Bless you and yours.

Rose Wills
AFLAC

November 25, 2019

Officer McClain, you are another Hero Officer lost to us at the hands of a criminal whom I have no good words for. He has taken you from your family and friends and I pray that he will pay the price that our system requires for justice.
My sympathy to your family and to the entire Detroit Police Department. I thank you for your many years of service, Officer! Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

November 25, 2019

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

November 25, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

November 24, 2019

Condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers from Blue Knights NC II.

Frank Spears
Blue Knights NC II Chaplain

November 24, 2019

Prayers for your family and the department. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Parole Academy Instructor Brandon Smith
TX Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division

November 24, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer McClain. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the Detroit Police Department.

US Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

November 24, 2019

RIP Brother...God Bless...

OFC/ Detective Carlos Selvi
Balto. Co. P.D.

November 24, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of this Fallen Officer. Thank you for your Dedication, Service and Protection. You will always be remembered as the a True Hero that you are. RIP Sir.

Diane Waynant-Murray
Sister of Inspector Brian Waynant WPD/WFD 03/01/10

November 24, 2019

Police Officer Rasheen McClain during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Detroit with honor, dignity and compassion. It is now your time to rest will all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Rasheen McClain you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Detroit Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Rasheen as you enter through the gates of Valhalla your arrival will be hailed by Odin himself. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson Ret.
Metropolitan Police Department/ Homicide Branch

November 24, 2019

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Chief Deputy retired
ICSO

November 24, 2019

Thank you for your service sir, GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

November 23, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

November 23, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Rasheen McClain on their tragic loss. May our Lord provide them with all the comfort and strength needed during this difficult time. Thank you my brother in blue for your dedication and service in making our communities better places to live. Rest in peace Police Officer Rasheen McClain.

CBP Officer(retired), Luia Otero
DHS/ Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

November 23, 2019

Thank you for your service Officer McClain. May God bless you and your family always and may you rest in peace American superhero. Prayers and hugs coming your way.

Colin M. DeMar, a law enforcement supporter and college major. Hillsboro Police Department.

November 23, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

November 23, 2019

Rest In Peace and God bless.

Cpl. Scott Rich
Retired S.C. State trooper

November 23, 2019

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Detroit Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc

November 23, 2019