Chief McVay's passing a blow to the city
by M. Stewart
Like everyone else in East Liverpool, I was shocked yesterday to hear about the sudden death of city police Chief Mike McVay.
I cannot say that Chief McVay was a close friend, but he was a much admired acquaintance, and I am very saddened by his death on both the personal and community levels. It was his leadership that made the ELPD the best police force in the Tri-State Area. The entire department took its strength from Mike's own personal and professional dignity.
I know that our PD will get through this difficult time and continue to live up to Chief McVay's high standards, but there's no getting around the fact that our community has suffered a tremendous loss. Perhaps we can take some comfort in knowing that the next chief will have learned from one of the best.
Goodbye Mike.
Like everyone else in East Liverpool, I was shocked yesterday to hear about the sudden death of city police Chief Mike McVay.
I cannot say that Chief McVay was a close friend, but he was a much admired acquaintance, and I am very saddened by his death on both the personal and community levels. It was his leadership that made the ELPD the best police force in the Tri-State Area. The entire department took its strength from Mike's own personal and professional dignity.
I know that our PD will get through this difficult time and continue to live up to Chief McVay's high standards, but there's no getting around the fact that our community has suffered a tremendous loss. Perhaps we can take some comfort in knowing that the next chief will have learned from one of the best.
Goodbye Mike.
posted by M. | 12:35 PM
2 Comments:
A great man who always had the back of his men... very sad to see him go. What a terrible loss- so sudden. Luckily he has instilled alot of his values and leadership in the captains who will be taking a test to be promoted. John Lane, Norm, and the others will provide a great crop of future chief's to choose from...
Wow. That's shocking. I always liked Mike. He was always willing to help me and was very professional --- not to mention personable. That's rare in a cop.
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