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McGROARTY JOHN J. McGROARTY Members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of D.C. are notified of the passing of Brother John J. McGroarty on October 9, 2009. He was a DET/SGT with the MPD-CID when retired on May 1, 1969. Gary Hankins - President
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Rich + Joy Gunza & Familiy
October 25, 2009
Dear Mrs McGroarty, Mary Alice, Pat, Kathy, Theresa and Johnny, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I have such fond memories of your Dad and family from our days on Trinidad St. It seems like yesterday that your Dad was getting the "Wildcats ready to play its arch rivals the Lucky Stars" ! Our sympathies to your family for your loss.
October 21, 2009
May the peace of God rest with you doing your time of grief. My thoughts of blessings and comfort goes out to you.
A retired MPDC family member
Sharon Williams
October 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It has been many...years, but I remember him fondly and always with a wonderful smile and warm hug.
Sharon (Mascetti) Williams
Dorothy Curtin
October 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Bowman
October 13, 2009
We will truely miss you. Now you can be with Gramps and Uncle Larry again and yes, I know you will be hunting! My love to all my cousins. I miss you all and wish I could be there with you. Our prayers are with you. Love Lisa and Tyler
Leanne Bartolo
October 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope you have the comfort in knowing that others care. He will be missed.
The Clark
October 13, 2009
Talked to God this morning and asked him to give you peace and hope and strength in your time of loss and sadness.
Cherie Clark
We are so very sorry to hear about your dad's death. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you. He was such a great father, grandfather and amazing man who touched the lives of many. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
The Clark Family
Alison Billingsley
October 13, 2009
I miss you so much Grandpa. I want you back to make giant pancakes, pick me up from school, play jokes on Grandma, eat tons of ice cream, and laugh at random things. I know you're in a better place but it stinks where I am without you. Love you.
Anne & Billy Smith and Family
October 12, 2009
To ALL the McGroarty Family, May God Bless each of you. Take comfort in knowing that you have your "own personal angel" watching over you and smiling down on you. You are in our prayers. Love to all.
Paul Babbington
October 11, 2009
Johnny, Pat and the rest of the McGroarty family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
David & Connie Boykin
October 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bettye Buffington
October 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go to all of the family. John will always hold a "soft spot" in my heart. I love you all, Bettye
Dave & Dessie Herbert
October 11, 2009
Mary, Rick & Family - our deepest sympathies are with you at this time with much prayer for all. May Jesus hold each of you in the palm of His hand.
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