Robert Patrick "Mac" McNamara II

Sgt. Mac -

You were THE BEST person that I worked for in my 8 years of law enforcement. I was unaware of your passing until today. To Mac's family, know that he live and loved to the fullest and will be walking the beat in heaven.

You will be missed and never forgotten.

To Marsha and Nicole
I have known Mac since High School and we have kept in contact all these years off and on. He spoke very highly of the two of you and loved you both very much. Mac will be missed greatly by all who knew him. I just found out today that he passed. I am very sorry for your loss. I have a few pictures of him from high school I would be happy to give to you, especially for Nicole. Let me know if you would like them. I loved Mac as a friend and I will miss him greatly. Anyone who met him was touched by his energy for life, his enthusiasm, his sense of humor, his storytelling ability, and his passion for being a father. Nicole, you mean the world to him and I am sure he will always be with you as your personal Angel. Godspeed to you Nicole and Marsha. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

I only met Mac a couple times and what an impression he left on me. He was there when "Bobby", as he called my ex (Robert Barker) was going thru a difficult period. Mac was always available if I need to talk and he would call to check on Bobby. Mac will truly be missed. My condolences to his wife and daughter.

Marsha and Nicole,

I spent a few months with Mac in Mosul. We shared a love for both the Browns and the Buckeyes and also enjoyed a drink or two together. He was a great man and touched a lot of hearts. I am very sorry for your loss. God bless.

Marsha & Nicole,

I don't need to tell you how much you meant to Mac. His world revolved around you. He loved you dearly. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything we can do for you.


Mac,

It was my good fortune to partner with you for most of our year in Iraq. A better friend I have never known. You were a great guy and a true friend. More than a friend, my brother.

I will always remember you and the times we had.

"Band of Brothers"
"Brothers in Arms"
"Molon Labe"
"Game On"
"God's Speed"

Until we meet again.

God's Speed My Brother.

Jimmy

Our deepest sympathies to Marsha & Nicole. Mac was certainly a unique person whom I got to know during the many years of "school bus" duty. We solved many of the world's problems but never could get a handle of how to fix the Browns especially after the Steelers beat them again & again.

Jerry, Dana & Christopher McKenna

Goodbye Mac, you were a great friend and you will be missed by all who knew you. You made Mosul a better place to be, and I learned alot from you. I look forward to the day I can pay you back for all the beers I owe you. God speed my friend.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both, Marsha and Nicole. Mac, as a wife of one of your former officers, I witnessed how you as a Sergeant was so wonderful, so understanding and cheerful to all. There is no one else like you. I will never forget the time when I was only 4 months pregnant and I had to call my husband to come home and take me to the hospital because I was having contractions. You immediately sent him home and made sure that one of the guys from the unit drove him. Once I got to the hospital the whole unit was there and they stayed in the room with us for awhile. You didn’t leave until the baby (Gabriel, now 9 years old) and I were fine. I was always amazed how close you were to your “boys” in the unit. You were not only a Sergeant to them, but a wonderful friend. I thank you for everything you’ve done for us while Ralph was part of the police dept. Even though we moved South you were always in our minds. May you rest in peace and God Bless.

I will never forget you cuz. I love you and will miss you forever. Are family;s were closer than most. We lived as one big family next store to each other. I will never forget everything we had. The Browns game on my birthday, after you made it home for Iraq was the best. Writing this is harder than I thought it would be. I just want to tell you I love you and will miss you. No one will ever be able to tells us stories the way you do. You are the best.
Love you for ever. Your twin as Marsha keeps telling me.
Linda

Mac, I’ll never forget trying to eat in the dining facility in Mosul just hours after being hit by a roadside bomb. I was still shaken & I was wondering how I was going to make it another 10 months if I had another day like this one. Then you sat down across from me & said, “I heard you got blown up,,,sucks doesn’t it,,,but you’re back on the FOB & eatin’ aren’t you?” You added, “Let’s go get some coffee at the Java Hut, but,,,if you’re scared,,,just say you’re scared!” Those few words turned my “horrific incident” into minor table fodder. It let me know I wasn’t alone & gave me confidence that I would indeed make it out alive to see my family. I’m honored for having known you.

Marsha and Nicole,

My deepest sympathy and empathy ar with you both. Nicole, you are the light of your Daddy's life, and nothing, not even his beloved Browns brought more light or joy to him.

Mac you were one of my oldest and dearest friends, from rookie cops to old timers. After 22 years, Browns games will never be the same. But now that you have God's ear, I expect we'll be hearing you cheering over the Super Bowl! the best ones always leave us too soon.

God Bless You and watch over your family.

Marsha and Nicole, We have never met but my children have always called Mac "Uncle Mac" because they've known him most of their lives. We haven't been in touch for many years but have always kept him in our thoughts. Josh, Katie, and I will miss him. He was a great friend to me and my children when they were young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Mac, so long to the best friend and partner I ever had. We sat next to each other in the police academy as rookies 25 years ago, I still tell everyone you are the one who taught me about law enforcement. Through thick & thin we were always there for each other, I will miss you. You don't have to worry about Marsha & Nicole the 'police brotherhood' will always be there for them. Partners forever!

I know you all referred to my uncle as "Mac" but as his niece, I called him "Uncle Bob." He was the greatest man I have ever known and I will miss him more than anyone can imagine. I love my uncle and I love love love my Aunt Marsha and my cousin Coley! I will forever miss him, there will be no story teller like him ever again. There will never be another uncle bob. Un Challe.

As one of his dispatchers, he was always a pleasure to work with.
I remember sending him on a call one night in the West End when he was still a rookie. While responding, he rather sheepishly called in a dead cat in the roadway. Since it was about 3 in the morning and no one was listening and I wasn't the most professional dispatcher (at the time!), my reply was "You didn't hit it, did ya?" His answer was "Yep".
For the past 18 or 19 years I have given him crap about that cat every time I ever talked to him.
I'm gonna miss him as will anyone who had the privilege to know him.

Marsha,
I worked with Mac for several years, before I left the police department. He was great to work for and with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Nicole.

MAC it was an honor to have worked with you and learn from your years of experience. On behalf of all the Mosul Iraq Major Crimes Unit guys we love you, we miss you and you will never be forgotten. The words you said everyday as we left the wire are still said in our truck and they will never stop. All of our Iraqi counterparts send there condolences to your family and as do I. “God’s Speed”

Jeff Covington

Jul 29, 2008
Madisonville, TX

Marsha

My most sincere sympathy to you and Nicole. Mac was an outstanding person and will be greatly missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him. I wish you the very best during this very difficult time.

Mac
God bless you and your family. I remember when you told me you had the cancer and how you planed on kicking it. I knew you would fight a hard fight and not give up.

I will never forget our time in Mosul, Iraq and the fun we had at Police week 2006.
The time I lost the bet when Ohio State beat Penn State and you made me wear that ugly OSU t-shirt, sorry you never got to see the Cleveland Browns get close to winning a Super Bowl.
Moan Labe my friend, evey time I look at that coin I will remember you.

Our Sincere condolences to Mac's Famly! We knew Mac thru the Brown's Backers, and he was 1 of the first to welcome us when we moved to Richmond. I spent quite a few seasons agonizing with you brother. You are a good man, a loving Father, and I am proud to have known you. We will miss you. The city and this country will miss your proud and dedicated service. Rest in Peace Mac!!!!!!

Mac, You will be so terribly missed. I treasure the friendship we had for 21 years, since the 1st weekend you moved here from Ohio. I was inspired by your zest for life and intelligence. We shared a friendship hard to explain. You always made me laugh. I will always hold you close to my heart. My deepest sympathy to your entire family.

Everyone here will remember "Mac" as a funny, kind, loving father, husband and friend. "Mac" was one of my International Police Liasion Offiers in Iraq, and I will tell you he was also a very courageous man, I had the opportunity to stand side by side with this MAN under fire and not one time did he flinch!!! This hero, who was also a dedicated Policeman will be missed by all, but there is a bright side, his memory will forever carry on with his wife and beautiful little girl Nicole, whom he forever talked and bragged about!!! To "Mac" my time in Iraq was made easier because of you and your "Brothers in Arms", when you get to heaven, have that well deserved cold one and I hope the big man upstairs has an extra pair of socks for you...ha ha!!! "Malone Labe" and "Too Easy" my friend!!!

Mac, for over 20 years we had shared laughs and had our great arguements over politics, yes I was on that list of yours several times. We will miss you so much and you will always be in our hearts. I know that Baron is by your side now.
To Marsha and Nicole,
Mac loved you both very much, our deepest sympathy to both of you.

Marsha and Nicole
I want to thank you for sharing Mac with me. Mac was the glue that kept many of us together while we did our year in Iraq. The man brought light to some of the darkest places we had to go. I know he love you very much and spoke of you often while we worked. He was a friend when friends were few and was family when families were far away. His if you fall I fall attitude is what bonded us a brothers. He will be missed.
God Speed

To my buddy, what a long strange trip it's been. A salute to you: a good life, a good whiskey and good times. Peace to you always....

I had the pleasure of getting to know Mac through the Browns Backers. I remember how excited he was to go to a game in Cleveland last year. We are all better for having known him and will remember his dedication to team, city and country. We will miss you, Mac!

Marsha and Nicole,
Wendy and I were saddend to hear of Mac's passing. He was a fine man and an excellent Police Officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our condolences to Mac's family and friends who will miss him dearly. Mac was a good man who did so much for his family, his friends, his city and his country. He was a life long diehard Browns fan to be remembered. Fear the Elf! Our lives are richer for having known him.

well pap what do i say , but i will miss you, ill never forget all the time we had in mosul all the bad times and the fun times. you always made us laugh with your crazy ways and those dam hawain shirts you always wore. how did you get away i still wonder to this day. everytime i watch a steelers game im gona be thinking about you and when they beat the browns im gona just smile and laugh and look up and tell you "see" i wish i could be there today , but i cant and im sorry for that. Ill miss you pap andn ill never forget you , i still got the patch and always will i love you , you will be sadly missed
"Molone Labe"

We hope that the family of Bob will find comfort in knowing that God will be with him in Heaven. May God bless the family.

Marsha and Nicole,
I wasn't fortunate enough to ever meet Mac, but I felt like I had. While in Mosul, Jerry was always telling me something funny that he did or said and sending me pictures of this funny guy---in IRAQ---wearing Hawaiian shirts, with Cleveland Browns paraphanalia, carrying a GUN with a big smile and bigger dimples. You had to love it! Jerry really appreciated the bond all of those guys made over there and the whole "Molon Labe" theme that is so important to them all. I am still in shock that my "I will never get a tattoo" husband got a tattoo like the one Mac had (we had to pull it up on a computer in the tattoo shop!) Mac was one of the "Brothers in Arms", a great friend in every way, even when he was back in the states and Jerry stayed over there.
My heart goes out to you. We will not forget him.

Dear Mac,
What can I say to you that won't put me on your "list" again (for all that knows Mac, you know what list I'm referring to). Mac, you have been an inspiration and a role model to so many of us. Your life has meant so much to us and will be forever be a part of mine. I will always carry a part of you in my heart. I'm proud to have worked for you, I'm proud to have been mentored by you and most importantly I'm proud to have been your friend.
Nicole, your father was so proud of you and never stopped bragging about you. You were trully the sparkle in his eyes. Whenever you go to bed at night and think of your daddy, just remember, he is by your side watching over you.

Rest now my friend and I look forward to seeing you in heaven.

P.S. I'll keep this rookies straight for you.

Mac, you are one of the greatest friends I have ever had and you will be missed very much. I will never forget the pink flamingoes and the swimming pool you had outside you hooch in Mosul, you made the days there very tolerable, your jokes, your laughs, your wisdom, all he talked about was his daughter Nicole, he loved her and missed her so much while in Iraq. Im sorry I cant be there Mac for I am still in Iraq, but you are in my thoughts and your family is in my prayers.

GOD SPEED
MOLON LABE

Jerry Blackwell

Sgt. McNamara was one of my instructors when I went through the police academy. He was such a pleasure to be around and just a great guy, always ready to make you laugh. His excitement about teaching us made me excited to learn. His family will be in my thoughts and prayer. God Bless.

My sincere condolences to Marsha and the rest of Mac's family. Mac was a good man and a steadfast police officer. He will be sorely missed by all.

John Henry Taylor

I am so lucky to have been a friend to Mac and I feel blessed that we became close. He was a wonderful friend and I will truly miss him every Sunday during football season. He touched our lives in many ways and for that he will never be forgotten. God bless his family, especially Marsha and Nicole. I will keep you in my prayers. Please know how much he loved you both and treasured you in his life. He will remain in my heart forever.

Mac, I'll miss the jabs on Steelers/Browns game day but I know you'll still be watching. I don't think I'll ever find another supervisor who will let me wear a Steelers jersey over a police uniform for some friendly competition. You'll always be a part of the "C" Platoon family and each and every officer's family. Thanks for the honor of knowing and learning from you. You are certainly loved and will be missed. Rest in Peace my brother!

It was our pleasure knowing you through the years with the Ohio State group and of course, your beloved Cleveland Browns. Once we found out about your illness, you have been in our thoughts and prayers. We will enjoy a cold one in your honor. We wish you God speed and tell everyone to "MOLON LABE!".

Marsha and Nicole,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Nicole, your Dad would love for you to keep cheering for his Browns.

My condolences go out to the McNamara family. Although I didn't know "Mac" personally, he was one of the best instructors that I had while in the academy. His knowledge of the law, and methods of instruction have helped me greatly in my position as a Richmond Police Officer. Sergeant Robert McNamara, may you rest in peace!

Mac, You will be so missed. MOLON LABE BROTHER!

My wife and I send our deepest sympathies to Marsha and the family as well as all of Mac's Friends and Co-Workers. Working with Mac for only a short time at 2nd Precinct was a privilege and a rewarding experience. He was a Joy, and funny even when being serious. He was a good leader and not an overbearing administrator. I will miss his wit as well as his company. May you all find comfort in the Lord with whom he is and may he rest in peace and memory of those who loved and liked him.

Mac, May the heavenly angels guide you to the kingdom of heaven. Rest in peace, for you have done your duty here on earth!!!!!!!!!!! Oz

Mac you will be missed by all OSU Officers. I will miss seeing you in DC for the Police Memorial.

Mac, We have known you since we joined CVBB and became friends. You will missed and will be in our thoughts and Prayers. Rest in Peace my friend you are in a better Place.


Marsha and Nicole!
In Ways big and small your loved one's life changed our world and left it a better place, and touched to many hearts to ever be forgotten.


May you find comfort in knowing how many people share your sadness!

My prayers are with your family at this time. I worked with Bob, and he was a good person and a good police officer.

Mac your wisdom, funny sayings and way of work will be missed. Prayers and thoughts to your family.

Mac you will truely be missed. You were a good cop and a pleasant person to be around. May god bless your family at this sorrowful time. God speed.
Det. Robert Moroney Jr.

Mac, we will miss the across the fence chats, the practical jokes and one of the best neighbors we have ever had. We will always be here for Marsha and Nicole.
Erik, Susan and Chris "the boy".

The mark of a good leader is in their service to others. I respected Mac, I honored his respect for others and I loved him as a man. Marsha and Nicole, we were all blessed to know him.

Mac you will be missed and will always be in my heart. Richmond lost one of it's finest. My prayers are with your family, especially your wife and little girl, Nicole.

Mac, this place will not be the same without you. For over 20 years we shared laughs, vacations, sorrows, and too many good times to mention. You watched my kids grow up and even dropped me off at the hospital during the middle of a surveillance so I could be there in time for Eric's birth. Andrea thanks you for that! My rather "structured" way of living was forever impacted by your influence and for that I am eternally grateful. Godspeed, brother man! Steve O.

We'll miss you Mac. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends on your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mac for several years. He was a good cop and an excellent leader, a sergeant who really cared about his people and a guy who wasn't afraid to express himself freely.

Here's to you Mac. May you rest in peace.

Marsha and family
My condolences to you and your family. Mac was such a nice guy and I know he will be truly missed. God will give you all the strength that you need. Just keep the faith.

Cheers, my buddy. I will drink a Cuervo Gold Margarita in your honor tonight.

It was great having known and worked for "MAC". He was truly a man of honor and pride. May God bless is family, and most of all Nicole.

Nicole please know that your father loved you so very much! How his face would light up when he would mention your name. Take care.
Jerry Code 2120

As a Browns Backer here in Central Virginia since 1992 and President of the chapter from '95 - '05, I had the honor of getting to know Mac. It truly was an honor by the way he carried himself. I looked up to him in many ways, both by his profession as a police officer and his passion for the Cleveland Browns. His passion earned him a Big Dawg Award from the local chapter, which I was proud to give to him. No one will know how many people's lives that Mac has touched, but the WORLD is better for him being here. We have lost a very dear friend and comrade, but I am sure that he is gazing upon us now, keeping watch over us and he'll have the best seat for all the upcoming Browns' seasons.

Mac, - You will be missed. You could always bring a smile and laugh to every occasion. You lived life with gusto and passion. Our thoughts and prayers our with your family.
The Healy's

Mac, you will be sorely missed brother. I will always remember the Mosul times we had at the Java hut with Jimmy and Ron. I will continue to say, "Go Cowboys". God Speed Brother! I could go on and on but I already feel bad enough because I am on the road and cant be there. I will Truly miss ya Bro!!! One last thing, I still and will always have my coin!