District of Columbia Protective Services Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Monday, July 4, 1977
Reflections for Officer Mack Wesley Cantrell
Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent NACM Minister
The I'M PRAYING MINISTRY - "An Intercessory Prayer Ministry"
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 3, 2025
Another anniversary of your heroic service and death where we say thank you, and reiterate that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement family. God Bless you and your family, and to your granddaughter Christine, always take solace knowing your grandfather died a true hero.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 4, 2024
Mack Cantrell was my grandfather I was only two years old when he passed away..I heard he was a awesome man that love to help people
I wish I was able to remember him..but i know he was a hero granddad continue to rest in peace love ur granddaughter Nickey...
Christine Rodgers
Granddaughter
June 4, 2023
Officer Cantrell, thank you for all of your efforts, especially your attempt to return to duty. Many would have walked away, and I do NOT judge that, who could blame anyone for just saying, "ENOUGH". But you went back and I admire that to no end. It's sad and heartbreaking that you didn't make it past your first day back, but deep down, somewhere, your deep subconscious said, "ENOUGH". You almost beat it.
God Bless you, Brother and may you eternally Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
July 4, 2022
Honoring, thanking and remembering you always and especially on this anniversary of your heroic and untimely death. Thank you for your service, military as well as police, and rest in peace always knowing that your law enforcement family will never, ever forget.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 4, 2021
RIP sir; you will never ever be forgotten.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"
September 5, 2020
Thank you for your service, both military and police, and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest In Peace always
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 4, 2020
Semper Fi Brother.
SDS retired Mark Mccormack
NYPD
July 4, 2019
Rest in peace Officer Cantrell.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 3, 2019
Thank you for your service, brother! RIP
Officer Joseph McGill
Protective Services Police Div.
July 29, 2018
Officer Cantrell,
On today, the 41st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 4, 2018
A tragic loss on so many levels. Officer Cantrell, you went above and beyond and the simple fact that you made it back, even for such a brief time, proved you were tough and not about to let evil win. You are now remembered here, at this magnificent website, dedicated to all who GAVE ALL for the defense of others.
God Bless and may your eternal rest remain peaceful, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
January 12, 2018