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David MacKay Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for David MacKay
5 Entries
Gerry Brown
November 10, 2009
On September 26th of this year I lost my Mother, Evelyn Brown at the age of 92. She was Dave's Aunt, the Sister of his Father and Sister-in-Law to his Mother Anne. My Mother was the last of the seven MacKay Brothers and Sisters. As a cousin to Dave it has been many years since I have seen and/or even talked to him as well as the rest of his family. It is too bad it takes things like this to simply say hello how are you doing? When it is too late to get a response. I have had the opportunity to communicate with Tom his Brother these past few days as well as some of our other cousins over the past couple of years. Perhaps some day we all can get together rather than waiting until we meet our parents and other family members along with Dave and cousin Doug in heaven above. On behalf of my Brother John and myself condolences to Dave's family and especially his two Brothers and Mother.
November 7, 2009
My cousin David and I were almost exactly the same age...I am one day older! Dave, Tom and I were a threesome as children and I was grateful then as I am now for such wonderful cousins. They even let me play with their army trucks and tanks. I remember Dave with great affection and admiration. I will miss him but have faith that he is in the good company of family members who prepared the way for him.
Kathryn Parker, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
TOM MACKAY
November 4, 2009
TO MY BROTHER DAVE--I KNOW YOU ARE WITH GOD IN HIS
LOVING HANDS. BE AT PEACE BRO! I'M SORRY I WAS NOT THERE
TO HELP YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
TRY TO SAVE A PLACE FOR ME WHILE I STAY AND TRY TO EARN IT.
YOUR LOVING BROTHER--TOM
TOM MACKAY
November 4, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Michael Madigan
November 3, 2009
Staff Sergeant Dave Mackay, worked with my father Joseph with the O.P.P., for years in Parry Sound, Ontario. I first remember meeting Dave Mackay when he worked in the schools in 1984 promoting a safety initiative with the O.P.P, and was immediately impressed with the man's deameanour and honesty. Later on, in the 1990's I knew David and his family on a more personal level through his hockey involvement within the community. David Mackay, I can personally say with conviction, represented the Old School of Policing, and was a major contributing factor to me becoming involved in the policing family. David Mackay lived the job and took great pride in representing the Ontario Provincial Police Force, and made one always feel like a member of his policing family. He was a consistently solid individual who took solace even within the downfalls of the profession as he cared for the job twenty four seven as well as the people he protected. He made one realize the importance of compassion within the police force, and I will miss him dearly as will my family,
Here's to one of the good one's within the service,
To Dave Mackay,
I will remember you, and aspire to be the kind of police officer, that influences others to take up the torch like you did,
Sincerely,
PC Michael P. Madigan Badge #1798,
York Regional Police Force
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