Sergeant McAffee’s Last Ride
by PD
Love the bow-tie!
Sergeant Mark McAffee of the California Highway Patrol has been a motorcycle officer most of his career. On Monday, after 26 years of service, “Mac” turned in his bike. He is now officially and utterly retired.
The drive into the Oakland CHP office is usually a rather dull 40 minute solo ride for McAffee. But not on his last day when he was surprised by his entire team, 11 motor officers, who rallied in Petaluma to escort him to work.
At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, McAffee looks a lot like the man on the Mr. Clean bottle. His nickname is “Leather” because he’s so tough.
Heck, he once hit a deer while on his bike and rode to a safe stop with the animal flailing atop his arms. He never took his hands off the handles.
He has a sweet side too. He’s been in the paper a few times, most notably for stopping traffic to escort a mamma duck and her ducklings across a busy roadway.
Good Deeds has it on good authority that McAffee’s last workday ride was uneventful except for one or two happy tears whipping into the wind.
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Congratulations, Sergeant McAffee! What an inspirational ride that must have been from Petaluma to the office! Thank you, Press Democrat for spreading the news.
by Dave Murray
What an awesome article about an great guy (who just happens to be my husband). The community will sure miss his enthusiasm and dedication to the people of the Bay Area. He retires with positive experiences and best of all with great life-long friends.
by Vicki
We’re very proud of you here in Cincinnati, Mac! There’s no doubt you’ve touched lots of lives in many, many ways. Best wishes for your “Cincinnati family”!
by Vicki, Emily, and Anna
Congratulations, Sergeant! Thanks for your service.
by Sterling
Best of luck Mac!! I have to agree with your wife when she refers to you as a “great guy”, thats an understatement. Having had the opportunity to work along side of you for many years with the Northbay Firefighters Burn Relay, you not only became a positive role model for these kids, you became someone I consider to be a great friend. I wish you and Vicki the very best in your retirement and hope that all of these good deeds you performed over the years are paid back in full for decades to come. You’ve earned it buddy!!
by Jim Boggeri
Leather??? Shoot he is one big softy! Congratulations Mac, you will be missed on the job and envied for being off the job! Can’t wait for the party!
by Dave
I remember back when Mark could hardly drive at all. He asked to borrow my then brand new Porsche 924 for his Senior Prom. I had reservations about it but his mother saved the day and everything worked out as he went to the prom … all the way to San Francisco and back IN STYLE. His mom, now departed, will be so proud and gleefully happy that he made it all the way to his retirement … still IN STYLE. Indeed, he worked with the greatest group of folks one could ever ask for … The CHP. Cheers, son, Dad.
by Michael McAffee
I don’t know you Sergeant McAffee, but if you are related to Earl McAffee,
who was a good friend of mine. you are A-OK
by Bob Evans
Great to hear the good news about my cousin, Mark. I know your mom would be very proud of you. It takes a wonderful person to have touched many lives. I hope you enjoy your retirement. By the way, I live in cincinnati so need to ask about the “Cincinnati Family” connection.
Sherrie Heyse
by Sherrie Heyse
Mac will be missed by the Fire Service of Sonoma County as he was our contact if we had any problems on any of ouur accidents. Best of luck with retirement and just maybe one day you will find the broken arrow incident you told me you had in Cloverdale. Maybe I’ll see on the road.
by Ron Collier
WOW … Mark! I remember you when you were just a little boy of about 8 or 10 yrs. old maybe. You’re my cousin … my Mom is your Mom’s oldest sister. I last saw you in Charleston, SC. I live in the Dallas, TX Metroplex now and work at the Bank of America. I want to say, “THANK YOU”, for all the years of service you have given to the Great State of California. Very PROUD Cousin in Texas and Best Wishes from your Dallas Family! Please come visit us soon. I’ll be in touch.
by Karen Griffin
Congratulations Mark..wish we could attend your big blowout in September. I know you will be missed by your fellow officers. Yes, you look very intimadating if you were to get off that bike and walk over to the car, but you can see it you are a great “big teddy bear”!!!! I know Vicki and her family are very proud of you and we are too!! Now remember you’all have to come and visit your East Texas family!!!! However, wait until the “Fall” as our heat will blow your socks off. Congratulations to a sweet guy.
We Love you,
Beverly Jean and Tommy Lee
by Beverly Hall
I forgot to mention that as my first cousin once removed(!!!!???), you
deserve a larger dose of my appreciation–
by Bob Evans
Congratulations to an OUTSTANDING MAN and CHP SERGEANT!!! What a great story your career has been and what a great way to finish! Mark, you are a class act and the best Sergeant I ever worked with! Thank you for your years of service and for being an awesome role model! I wish I could have been there for your last day of work….I’ll certainly be there for the party!
by Stacey Loftus
Congratulations Mac! As you know I’ve know Vic for many moons and she’s always told me great things about you! Therefore, it doesn’t surprise me to read all the great things your family, colleagues and friends have to share about you too. Enjoy your retirement! You’re an AWESOME guy!
Warm Regards,
Peggy Rick Davis
by Peggy Mizono Sakuda