54 years after his death, Southfield honors fallen police officer

54 years after his death, Southfield honors fallen police officer

By Aya Fayad, The Detroit News At only 25, after having served his country in the Vietnam War, James McMahon decided to become a police officer in Southfield, graduating the academy as class president while balancing the roles of oldest brother and son. In 1971, only two months into his service, the Michigan native died while on duty. On Friday, 54 years after his death, city officials honored the fallen officer in a Memorial Day ceremony to sho…