Officer Down Memorial Page

We buried a sister-in-blue yesterday and we've been thinking about you. Please look after Officer Stephanie Brown for us, maybe you can be her FTO? Take care of yourselves and please continue to protect us from above. Miss you brother.

Det. Brian Belcher #2475
San Antonio PD
March 22, 2011

Thinking of you again today.

Michelle

Michelle
Former Dispatcher
October 5, 2010

Three years later you are still not forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary. Watch over us down here and keep us safe.

Sister in Blue
San Antonio PD
September 22, 2010

I was a responding officer at the apartment complex that day, will never forget it. My sadness for you and your family will forever linger in my heart. God bless and my prayers are with you and your family.

Sister in Blue
San Antonio PD
May 6, 2010

Det. Moreno,
Just thinking of you and your family today. I will never forget and hope that your family are doing well.

Michelle
Converse PD Dispatch
January 9, 2010

Another year has passed my dearest friend and still you remain in our hearts. Thank you for the memories.

Anonymous
September 21, 2009

Did not know you personally, but had passed you many times during shift change at the Cerntral Sub. I can't express the sadness still felt even after all this time. I hope your family knows that we are still praying for you, as well as them....rest in peace.

Fellow Officer
San Antonio PD
August 31, 2009

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones as they face this day. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 21, 2008

To the family and friends of Detective Mario Moreno and his fellow officers in the San Antonio Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Mario's memory on the first anniversary of the day Mario so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Detective Moreno gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 21, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

phyllis loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 21, 2008

Dearest Friend,
It is almost a year now and we still think of you. We remember the goodtimes and the laughs. You are deeply missed.

Officer
September 16, 2008

sigh. my dad was there i have met you before but we didnt really know each other. i wish we could have. my dad talked about you a lot saying o and then mario did this and that. so it was kinda like i knew you. u did a great thing. GOD BLESS YOU. THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVESES AND YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

jacque
my dad knew you
August 9, 2008

Detective Moreno, I have been in Law Enforcement for over 25 years. I recall the know proud I was when I was asked to become a member of our ROPE Unit, so I know how proud you were to be a part of the San Antonio Police Rope unit. Rest in peace, hero you will never be forgotten.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police
April 7, 2008

Officer Moreno, I did not have the honor of meeting you but we are brothers in blue. I wanted to take the time to say thank you for what you did.
Rest easy the section will keep working there way through the calls for service and I'm sure we will meet some day as the one constant to this thing is that we are all
"On The Way"

R. Contreras Jr. # 26 (Retired)
Waco Police Department
April 7, 2008

Mario,

It's been Several months since that fateful day. You put your life on the line for me and the rest of the team. I cant express the honor i feel having served with you and being with you 'til the end. I will forever hold you in my heart and be at your family's service. God Bless you and be with your family forever... Brian

Detective Brian Peters
San Antonio Police
February 4, 2008

Not a day does by that no one remembers you Mario. We will always miss you and we respect the sacrafices that you're brothers and sisters are making out their. Just please watch over them Mario and We Will Always Miss You!!!!

Tammy Beck
February 2, 2008

Old friend, just wanted to let you know we still think of you everyday. Miss you sir.

Police Officer
January 28, 2008

I hope your Christmas was heavenly. I'm sorry it couldn't be spent with your wife and kids who love you so dearly. Have a good New Year's and please watch over all us officers that have to work that day. Miss you....

Police Officer
San Antonio PD
December 30, 2007

I had to come to ODMP here 4 days before Christmas to tell your family that I still think of them and their loss. There are too many rookie badges in Heaven this year. Sharing a badge with my dad and brother, I am especially pained for your family. Blessings to your family in this "first" holiday season of loss. I know that time does not come quick enough to even begin to ease the heartache of loss and will never, thankfully, erase the pain completely. But I pray that merciful God will hold them, and all families who have lost their officer, with peace and gentleness as the season tends to magnify the pain. I also pray that the force in Heaven watch over those connected with the thin blue line and when the time comes, you greet them with open arms.
I know that you are missed by many. Thank you for helping give me the strength and courage to wear this earthly badge with honor.

Miller
CPPD
December 21, 2007

To the Moreno family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God and time help you to heal so that the good memories of your fallen officer is what stays in your hearts.
From the family of NM Liquor Inspector Edward L. Moreno, killed in the line of duty.

Duaghter of NM Inspector Edward Moreno
November 28, 2007

Just thinking of you today and wondering how your wife,kids and family are doing during the holidays. I know you are watching over them all.
I didn't realize the day of your funeral that I would be driving home near the church where your body rested. It was an amazing sight to see all the patrol units from all over texas lined up waiting to pay their respects. I cried all the way home thinking of your wife and family and how strong she had to be for your children that day.
Being a dispatcher and my spouse also a police officer makes me extra vigilant to do everthing I can to protect my guys.
I just wanted you to know that I think of you and your family often and will never forget the sacrifice you made.

Michelle
AHPD-Dispatch
November 13, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Detective Moreno, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Mario, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Mario's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Mario's life was about so much more than the way he died. Mario will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Moreno, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
November 3, 2007

To the family of Det. Mario Moreno,
We send our deepest sympathy from a family who lost a hero four years ago in California. May God be close to you at this time.

October 18, 2007

RIP Detective Mario Moreno.

To all the family, friends and colleagues of this brave man, my thoughts are with you at this terrible time.

RIP brother.

Constable
Australian Federal Police
October 11, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Detective Moreno -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Detective Moreno -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association
October 11, 2007

May you rest in peace and know that we are praying for you and yours.

Sgt B. Petroski
Wayne County Metro Detroit Airport Police
October 8, 2007