David Ward Mack served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and 5 months. David served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Sergeant Mack succumbed to a gunshot wound received while serving a warrant at a house on Pillsbury Avenue South on December 13, 1979. Although the officers identified themselves several times the suspect claimed he shot in self defense. Sergeant Mack was struck several times. He remained in a coma for two years before emerging from it. He remained a quadriplegic until his death seven years after the incident as a result of infections related to the wounds. The suspect was never charged with the murder.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Mack served with the Minneapolis Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Mack.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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