Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Master-at-Arms Mark Aaron Mayo

United States Navy Security Forces, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, March 24, 2014

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Reflections for Master-at-Arms Mark Aaron Mayo

"You have our deepest sympathy on your loss. Your son made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country. He is our hero."

SH1 (SW) Larrie S. Jones
US NAVY

April 7, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Master of Arms Officer Mark Mayo. God Bless him for his service to our Country. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 5, 2014

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Mark was killed.

To the Mayo family, fellow deputies, and all who call Mark beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Master at Arms Mayo gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 24, 2014.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 5, 2014

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.

AME2
US Navy

April 5, 2014

A Warrior NEVER Dies, You inspire us to become better, stronger, safer and more thankful. For those like you who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us…..You will never be forgotten! RIP brother.

Sr Police Officer Eddie Stapleton
Herndon PD

April 5, 2014

"Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea"

Rest easy shipmate, we'll take the watch from here. Bravo Zulu.

EM3
US Navy

April 4, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest easy shipmate.

MASN
Navy Veteran

April 3, 2014

Gob Bless and Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations

April 3, 2014

Master at Arms Mayo thank you for your service and sacarfice to both country and law enforcement. Your heroics will not be forgotten. Sympathy and prayers to both family and friends.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 3, 2014

RIP brother Mark.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour, 1Sgt USAF Ret.
Gettysburg Police Department

April 3, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Master-at-Arms Mayo, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

April 2, 2014

Praying for family and friends for strength in mourning the loss of a hero. Thank you for your service and may you stand the watch at heavens door!

Tumilsons
Gold star parents of SOC Jon Tumilson,KIA 8-6-11 Wardak Province AfgIA

April 2, 2014

Thank you for holding to line. We got it from here.

MC2(SW/AW) Christopher A. Baker
USN

April 2, 2014

I am very sorry for the loss of this hero. We all grieve for the loss, and thank him for his service. God bless his memory, and the friends and family who mourn him.

Laurel Y.
Proud Military Mom, Wife, & Daughter

April 2, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, AS A FELLOW BROTHER MA I MOURN YOUR LOSS BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER US. GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

MA2 ROBERT TVEDEN
NAVSTA ROTA SECURITY

April 2, 2014

MA Mark Mayo Present yourself for roll call post HEAVENS Gate #1. GOD bless your family and comfort then in these dreaded days.
To the crew of USS MAHAN Attention Present Arms.

Chapalin T.L. Longacre
Pa . FOP Red Rose #16

April 1, 2014

RIP sir. thank you for your service and peace to your mom.

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

April 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Sailor. You are truely a hero. You are in Gods arms right now, like he takes all of our heroes into his hands. Now you can watch over all of us the way you watched after your shipmates on the Mahan. Gods speed to you. May you rest in peace our hero.

EWC Fred Fenk

April 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Sailor. May you find Fair Winds and Following Seas and May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand. Our eternal thanks for your service.

The Sullivan Family

March 31, 2014

Rest in peace Sir

Shannon Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept

March 31, 2014

Rest in peace dear brother! Our thoughts and prayers are with your mother and the rest of your family. Your selfless sacrifice to protect your fellow sailor and those at Naval Station Norfolk will never be forgotten. Your dedication to the citizens of the United States of America through your service in the U.S. Navy is greatly appreciated. Rest now knowing that all of your brothers and sisters in blue will continue to protect this great nation in your honor!

Detective Misty Holley
Portsmouth Police Department, VA

March 31, 2014

RIP Mark, thank you for your service, prayers for you and your family.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

March 31, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Mayo!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 31, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the tragic death of Petty Officer Mayo. His example of courage and devotion to duty should be awarded accordingly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Semper Fidelis,

Cpl (Ret) Donald Current
USMC

March 31, 2014

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2014

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