Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark was a personal friend. Met him in UCCS classes at Ft. Carson, and became I stant friends. My wife and our two kiss loved him. He'd be on patrol.and stop in for coffee and a brownie. Fixed him up on a couple of dates with wife's single friends. He sounded siren (very briefly) and he kids howled!! Almost 40 years, still think of you often.

Bob Lyle, LTC. USA retired

June 23, 2022

Rest In Peace. Mark you were a brave dedicated officer.

Patrolman William F. Gomola
Bay village ohio PD. (Retired).

May 25, 2022

I never knew the Patrolman, and I'm not in the profession. I work in a building on the Road named in honor of Patrolman Dabling. The road's name just took on a lot more meaning than it had in the past. I had no idea why the road was named Mark Dabling. It brings tears to think that this man was killed. Each time I drive this road, 5 days a week, I will forever remember his name and what he stood for and how he kept myself and my family safe. Thank you Mark Dabling for your service. I'll never forget you and I will share your story with my family and friends.

Tommy Paige (No Rank)
Amazing Care (Home Health)

April 5, 2022

39 years ago today. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

Dave Roberts
Best friend

December 6, 2021

I had just started as a call taker (complaint clerk). I didn't meet Mark, but I took a call from a business owner that the traffic stop was partially blocking his driveway. Then the call center went quiet. It was a terrible evening. Mark had many friends. The monster who shot him is still in prison and there's some solace in that.

Susanna Branch (Miller, then), Retired
Had just started as a "complaint clerk" (call taker).

October 6, 2021

Mark and I graduated from the same high school and chose the sam career this year we are having our 50th reunion from Arapahoe High School I promise to keep Mark in my prayers and let our class mates that Mark is a Hero

Retired Deputy Sheriff Daniel Thomas
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office

June 29, 2021

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 28, 2021

I just watched a program on tv that was about you. Everyone of us, any Leo, have made that exact stop a million times. That could have been any of us. God speed sir! Thank you for your service.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Sheriffs Office

January 29, 2021

I was in 3rd grade in Colorado Springs when Mark Dabling was murdered. I remember it like it was yesterday. I recall when the City named a street for him as well.

RIP, Mark Dabling. This 3rd grader never forgot you.

MSgt Scott Slindee, Retired
United States Air Force

December 18, 2020

Rest In Peace. A fallen hero

Patrolman William F. Gomola
Bay Village Ohio police department

November 24, 2020

I just watched your story on Kenda and I just wanted to come and leave my condolences. You seem to have touched a lot of people in life and in death. Continue to rest peacefully and thank you for your service officer.

Markiesha Jones
Citizen

January 29, 2020

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. You and your family paid dearly. Prayers and blessings to you and your family.

Gwen Dorsey
Daughter of a police officer

September 27, 2019

Rest in peace Patrolman Dabling.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 27, 2019

Dear Mark I watched your story on Kenda and I wanted to honor you in some way. I started a Facebook group named the Mark Layne DABLING Memory Group. I hope it will get many members . God bless you. You will never be forgotten.

Christine Mullis
Citizen

June 22, 2019

Mark I never got to know you but I saw your story on Kenda. You are a true hero and I hope one day I will get the chance to meet you. The world needs many more people like you. God bless you Mark we love you.

Christine Mullis
Citizen

June 22, 2019

Thank you so much for all the service you gave for others. You were willing to give your life to keep others safe. No one on earth could do more for anyone than that.I love you officer Mark Dabling.

Christine Mullis
Citizen

June 15, 2019

I saw a rerun of this terrible murder on Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda and wanted to pass on my condolences to Mark’s family and friends. Every time I hear of another officer down I get sick to my stomach. The men and women in blue are selfless caring individuals who serve and keep us safe 24-7. Thank you for your dedicated service, Officer Mark Dabling. Rest In Peace.

Linda E.
None

June 13, 2019

I saw a rerun of this terrible murder on Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda and wanted to pass on my condolences to Mark’s family and friends. Every time I hear of another officer down I get sick to my stomach. The men and women in blue are selfless caring individuals who serve and keep us safe 24-7. Thank you for your dedicated service, Officer Mark Dabling. Rest In Peace.

Linda E., Aurora, CO
None

June 13, 2019

Thank you Mark for your service. I did not know you but a very well respected man who I truely admire spoke of you and your loss. Joe Kenda.
My thoughts and prayer for you and your family.

Cherie Youngblood
Civilian

June 13, 2019

Loss of good guys is not what this world need. My heart goes out to his family and the world. We need more law enforcer like him. May he rest in eternal peace.

Ruby Santos
Viewer

April 17, 2019

What a horrible loss of life. G-d bless you and may you always Rest In Peace

Robin Turkell
No relationship

December 25, 2018

Mark Dabling may your soul RIP

Private Citizen
None

December 25, 2018

Correction on my earlier posting :I wrote that it was in the 70ties that Mark was killed, but it it was in 1982...I was referring to another event.. Please except my apologies for this....
Kind regards,
Hans Mansens, Breda Netherlands

Private citizen
None

September 27, 2018

Like everyone here I sadly grieve with every police officer killed in the line of duty... But because I watched the story of officer Mark it had a deeper and profound impact on me and went to my deepest core.
I understand that he lost his life in the 70ties, but still I want to convey my condolences to all his loved ones and all his fellow officers... May You Always return home safe and sound, and I thank you for your service... From Breda in the Netherlands, Hans Mansens

Private citizen
None

September 27, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 2, 2018