Detective Jeremiah MacKay
A hero went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Detective Jeremiah MacKay was killed in the line of duty while trying to protect his partners in a fierce gun battle in the Angelus Oaks Area. He leaves behind a father Alan, mother Dawn Marie, sister Angela Reynolds, wife Lynette, 6 year old step-daughter Kaitlyn, and 4 month old son Cayden.
A native to California, Jeremiah was born in San Bernardino on June, 4, 1977. Raised in Lake Arrowhead, Jeremiah graduated from Rim of the World High School in 1995. He loved skiing/snowboarding, playing football and tennis, but enjoyed spending time at the beach more than anywhere else.
On his 21st birthday, Jeremiah graduated from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy with Class 131. He worked a host of assignments as a deputy sheriff: the Central Detention Center, Twin Peaks and Central Patrol stations. He was promoted to detective in 2006, and assigned to the Sheriff's Training Center. As a detective, Jeremiah worked Twin Peaks, Big Bear, and his most recent assignment was the Yucaipa Station. Jeremiah was a proud member of the Sheriff's Honor Guard, and played the bagpipes for countless ceremonies.
Jeremiah was a decorated veteran of the Sheriff's Department who was recognized five times by the California Highway Patrol, for his keen investigative skills in recovering a multitude of stolen vehicles. He was also recognized by the Sheriff's Department on three separate occasions in which he received Commander's Awards as a result of exceptional service throughout the course of his duties. Jeremiah MacKay was an active member of the Emerald Society and honored fallen heroes by playing the bagpipes at fallen officer dedication ceremonies. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, and the citizens of this county will be forever grateful for his service.
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To Officer Mackay and to his family and friends: We continue to pray for his peace and peace for his loved ones. We are very sorry for his loss. Thank you for your service.
March 12, 2014
Prayers for your family for solace and comfort. Sure the pain of your loss is still there but becomes a bit easier. Your bravery and devotion is everlasting. Thank you seems inadequate, however it is what I can give. God bless you and your family.
Iris Walters
February 17, 2014
thank you sir for what you did for us !
February 16, 2014
Jeremiah, it's been over a year since you gave your life protecting me and thousands of others whom you didn't know. I am so grateful for your courage and devotion to your job. When you took the oath to "Protect and Serve" you did just that. My heart still bleeds for your family. They lost the love of their lives because of your job. I know that God is protecting them and I pray that they are still proud of your actions. I know how hard it is to loose a loved one and the recovery is long and hard. May our gracious Lord and Savior continue to give them comfort and fill their void with great memories of you. Jeremiah you will never be forgotten by many. Your heroic gesture will never go unnoticed. May you continue to Rest In Peace until Jesus comes and gathers his children.
Gwen Conner
February 16, 2014
Sherry Marriott
February 15, 2014
Thanks for the bravery and you serving as a great dad .May you live on playing your bagpipes to the angels in heaven .
Amanda Downing
September 10, 2013
To the family of Jeremiah, you are in my thoughts everyday. Being the daughter of a San Bernardino Co. Sheriff (retired) I know all too well the the dangers these officers have everyday. May you have peace knowing your husband and your children's Father is truly a hero and will always be remembered.
Tammy Heiman
March 5, 2013
Thank you Jeremiah for your honor, your courage, your service to our community. You will always be in our hearts forever, and may your family find comfort in the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing you will all be together again someday. Rest peacefully beautiful soul, we will love and pray for you and your family always.
T Hart
February 26, 2013
To the family and co-workers and his fellow bag pipers. My deepest condolences. My brother is an LA County Sherriff and I know how I felt about him and his family and all Officers during this time. There are no words to comfort or take away the loss of such a wonderful person but I do hope God comforts all of you at this time.
Jolene DeYoung
February 24, 2013
I just wanted to offer my condolences. I attend the Grove Church and the same day your husband was laid to rest my grandmother was as well. I too, lost my husband 4 yrs ago. If you ever need to talk please send me a message. God Bless. Tracy Ornelas
February 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ester Vargas Pipersky
February 23, 2013
Our prayers go out to the family for this devastating loss you are going through. Jeremiah will be missed by all.
February 23, 2013
Thank you for your service.
W C
February 23, 2013
Thank you for your service and protection, and God be with you on your next glorious mission.
Joe Bodnar
February 22, 2013
Thank you, Jeremiah, for making the utmost sacrifice for US! Yet another HERO sitting next to GOD. Play on, Detective Mackay.
Kathy Marble
February 22, 2013
Thank you for your service. May your soul rest in peace.
Joe Nava
February 22, 2013
Thank you Officer Mackay rest in paradise thought's and prayer's for the family
D M
February 22, 2013
Thank you for your service Officer McCay. You will live in our hearts forever. We pray for you and for your family and friends. You are at God's side.
A San Bernardino resident
February 22, 2013
Thank you Jeremiah. You are a real hero.
February 21, 2013
R.I.P. Jeremiah Mackay: May your family find comfort in the beautiful way you lived your life. Thank you for all that you did in service for your community. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You!! God Bless Your Family!!!!
Janelle Fisher
February 21, 2013
R.I.P. Officer Mackay. Thank you for the service in your community. May your family find comfort in the beautiful way you lived your life. I know all of us will see you later. God Bless You!!!!
Janelle Fisher
February 21, 2013
Thank you Jeremiah you have served your county well, we the citizens of San Bernardino county will miss you my family and i would send your condoiences to the Mackay family and friends
rest in peace deputy mackay
scott stone
February 21, 2013
We are deeply saddened by the death of Officer Mackay and thank him for his sacrifice and we thank his wife and children for the sacrifice they have made in order for the rest of us to be safe. We will keep you in our prayers. Smiley and Hollie Paredes (San Bernardino, Ca)
February 21, 2013
R.I.P. Officer Mackay! May God give his parents & wife & children comfort. We will see you later!
Linda Taylor
February 21, 2013
You will be missed by many RIP brother
February 21, 2013
May your soul be at peace, Detective Jeremiah Mackay.
We are praying for you and your family.
Bless you for your dedication and service!
Rick and Gayle Lucky, Cedarpines Park, Ca.
February 21, 2013
You were honored today in an Awesome service! U were Greatly loved! Thank You for living your Faith in God. You did show the greatest love, "giving your life for others". Many will come to know Jesus because of you and your families' sacrifice. May God Bless and Comfort your loved ones who are left here to carry on for Christ.
Julie
February 21, 2013
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice,God bless your family.
cynthia struys
February 21, 2013
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the entire MacKay family for the loss of your husband, father, son. My daughter, a deputy sheriff, knew Jeremiah and was very devasted as so many other comrades. Our prayers are with you....
Coni Bridgman
February 21, 2013
Words fail me, thank you and know we share your sorrow but also the joy at having had this wonderful man as part of our world. God bless you and keep you all.
Iris Walters
February 21, 2013
My the lord give you comfort at this tragic time. I am so sorry for your loss. He did not die in vain, he is a hero. Bless you all and thank you for this amazing man.
February 21, 2013
May god bless your family in this time..
Catharine McKinney
February 21, 2013
Joanie Koontz
February 21, 2013
Thank you for your selfless services Officer MacKay...you will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to his parents, wife, children, family, friends, and fellow officers. May you all find comfort knowing he is in God's loving arms. You will all be in my prayers. God Bless.
Cathy gettler
February 21, 2013
May God bless your family.
Mike Burkey
February 21, 2013
Gods Speed Det may you find peace in Heaven and may your family find peace in knowing you are with many pipers and will watch over them till the Dawning of the Day
Robert Sullivan
February 21, 2013
Our hearts are heavy with grief for your loss. Praying for the repose of the soul of Det. Jeremiah Mackay. May he RIP. God bless.
Brenda
February 21, 2013
God bless your family, may they find peace in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your services Jeremiah Mackay. Rest in peace
Kristine Verdusco
February 21, 2013
Sleep with Angels ^i^ ^i^ Jeremiah. You will not be forgotten as a good friend, a good cop, and a good man. May all of our Lords Angels wrap your family in their loving arms and comfort them as they miss you. Rest well friend.
Kimber Chase
February 21, 2013
God bless you and your family, you were truly a hero,the communitys hearts a heavy and you will never be forgotten.
February 21, 2013
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace and may your family find comfort in the arms of the Lord.
RPD mom
February 21, 2013
RIP Det. Jeremiah MacKay. Thank you for your service. My deepest condolences go out to your wife, children and your parents. You will be missed by all who knew you.
Sherry Moon-Marriott
February 21, 2013
Family, I am so sorry for your loss. He gave his life doing his great job "protecting those of us he never knew". My heart is aching for you. May God give you comfort you need during this devastating time. Even though I didn't know him, he is "MY HERO" and will never be forgotten for his work. RIP JEREMIAH. God will take care of your precious wife and children.
GWEN CONNER
February 21, 2013
God bless you and your family. Ths community's hearts are very heavy. You were a truly a hero, and will never be forgotten.
Marianne Ferraro
February 21, 2013
THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE
DIDN'T KNOW YOU, BUT LIKE MIKE & RYAN, YOU WERE A GOOD
YOU WILL BE MISSED
TERRY
February 21, 2013
May rest in peace
Najah Odeh
February 20, 2013
Rest In Peace Deputy Jeremiah MacKay The Love's Parker Az.
Meeshell Love
February 20, 2013
Dear Alan, Dawn & Family: our hearts are heavy as we mourn with you the loss of someone so dear and special as Jer. We will miss him as will hundreds of friends & family. May God give you peace.
We thank you, Jer for your dedicated service and all the love you freely gave. Love, Doria & Ann
Doria Vieth
February 20, 2013
Thank you for your service. You are a true heroe. You have left an incredible legacy for your children. RIP Jeremiah
February 20, 2013
Thank you for your service to our community. Praying for your family.
February 20, 2013
May the Good Lord Bless you Jeremiah. To the family of Jeremiah; he was a true hero and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Thank you for the laughs friend; you will be truly missed. Rest in Peace.
Albert and Holly Lobo
February 20, 2013
God bless you Detective.
February 20, 2013
Rest in Peace Jeremiah. Thank you for your dedication to the community...we will miss you.
Lisa Rogan
February 20, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Mary
February 20, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Scott Chamberland
February 16, 2013
May you Rest In Peace Officer MacKay. Thanks for your service and hard work.. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family in this time of need. Please be strong Mrs MacKay for your young ones and know that i will always have a place in my heart for you and the rest of the family. May he rest in peace until you meet him in heaven again.
The Aratin Family
February 16, 2013
RIP Deputy Jeremiah MacKay The Blakes Sugarloaf, CA.
February 15, 2013
My heart goes out to the family of Jeremiah. May God help them in this time of sorrow. He was a True Hero, God Bless his family.
Elena Garcia Kharrazi (Chino , Ca.)
Elena Garcia Kharrazi
February 15, 2013
My heart goes out to the family. True hero and brave soul. Thank you for your service to the public
Rony Higueros
February 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck Bennett
February 15, 2013
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