Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal Abel Marquez

Odessa Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, September 12, 2007

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Reflections for Corporal Abel Marquez

My deepest condolences to this officer's family and agency. All three of those officers are brave officers and their story reinforces the dangers all of us face when we get called to family fight disturbances. May he rest in peace in the arms of The Lord.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Rex K. Parsons # 2581/ El Paso PD
Fellow Texas Peace Officer

Rex K. Parsons # 2581
El Paso, Texas Police Department

September 13, 2007

God Bless you brother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service and bravery and know that you will never be forgotten.

Austin Police Department
South Central Night Patrol 700 Shift

September 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

September 13, 2007

To the family And ODP Cpl. Able Marquez is a hero he gave somthing worth more then any thing in the world his life to help keep odessa safe as odessa texas is cryin thay are rembering the word hero it is a powerfull word all i can say is thanks you will never be forgoten

Robert citizen

September 13, 2007

May you rest in peace Corporal Abel Marquez.

Family, Friends, and Community....you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of Corporal Marquez

God Bless,
The Winkler Family

Jonika Winkler
Sister of Det. Jared Jensen, EOW: 2/22/2006

September 13, 2007

We are all tremendously saddened by the loss of this fine young officer. My pain is felt for those of his family, his agency, and his friends in the community. God bless.

Officer Ron Burton
Plano P.D./Warrant Officer

September 13, 2007

To the family, my prayers are with you...be strong and know God is the source of our strength. Bless you blue angel Corporal Abel Marquez, thanks for your life, and legend.

Gwendolyn Benton
Relative of Fallen Hero Deputy Nehemiah Pickens

September 13, 2007

I am sorry for the pain and suffering you and your family and friends have gone through. May your soul rest in peace.

Detective Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department

September 13, 2007

God bless you, and your fellow officers who gave all during this one tragic incident. May God bring a peace and understanding to your family and department. Rest in peace.

DEPUTY D.J. FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

September 13, 2007

This is a truly tragic event. I pray for your family and those of your fellow officers. Another senseless crime that took a community servant away from his family, friends and the citizens he serves. Rest in Peace Corporal.

Officer Brett Grieve #6853
Seattle PD

September 13, 2007

To you and your fallen brothers, I want to say thank you, and god bless you. You are all true heros. My partner was killed (Merced CA) and I was with him when he died, and I had not known true sorrow until that day. I am so saddened by this. I know that we lost three wonderful peace officers. My sincere condolences to your family, friends and co-workers.

Officer Colin T. Smith
Half Moon Bay Police Dept. CA (Former Merced PD)

September 13, 2007

Our hearts are broken for your family, your department, and your community. Our prayers are with them all. Always a hero, never forgotten.

Chief Johnnie Holbrooks
Sul Ross State University DPS

September 13, 2007

God bless you and may you rest in peace. Our hearts ache for Cpl. Marquez' family and all the Odessa Police Department family. You all will continue to be in our prayers.

Lt. Victor Rivera
Midland, Tx Police Dept. Honor Guard

September 13, 2007

Thank you for the opportunity to meet you all those years ago and I will never forget you. You paid the ultimate price to serve and protect. I can't think of a better man to call my friend then you. I will miss you. I know that one day I will see you again until that day comes. Rest in Peace my friend.

Ray Mata
friend

September 13, 2007

Truly a tragic time for the Odessa (TX) Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with both your families, blood and police. RIP brothers your sacrafice will not be forgotten...

Sean Ronan
Chciago P.D.

September 13, 2007

My heart and my prayers go out to the family of Corporal Abel Marquez. May God help you during the difficult days, weeks, and months ahead. I pray for his fellow officers and brothers in the Odessa Police Department. May God keep you safe while you perform your duties during this horrible time of loss. Godspeed Corporal Abel Marquez.

Tonya
Wife of a VA Police Officer

September 13, 2007

God bless you sir, you are with the Angels now.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Robert

September 13, 2007

GOD Bless the Marquez family and the entire Odessa Police Dept.

Officer Russell Cullum
Port St. Lucie Fl

September 13, 2007

Thank you for answering the call. May you and your comrads rest in peace and look over the loved ones who are left behind.

Sergeant II Brian Thomas
Los Angeles Police Department

September 13, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Abel Marquez. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

September 13, 2007

"A Part Of America Died,"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. THESE SIMPLE WORDS WILL HOPE LATER IN TIME....I HOPE.
ANOTHER COWARDLY ACT BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR ANOTHER PERSONS LIFE.
NO MATTER WHAT SENTENCE THE MAN GETS FROM HARMING THESE 3 WONDERFUL OFFICERS, WILL NEVER BRING BACK THE BROTHERS IN BLUE. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T EVEN GIVE ANY TYPE OF CLOSURE. BUT WE KNOW THEY ALL WERE HEROES
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
Pirate Internet Radio

September 13, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

September 13, 2007

A tragic day for all of law enforcement. Our Agency wishes to express our deepest sympathy to everyone associated with the Odessa Police Dept. at this most difficult time.

omy/lpd

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Laurel Police Dept.

September 13, 2007

Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

September 13, 2007

May God Bless you, your family, friends and co-workers. You are a hero to all who knew you. West Texas is in shock over the losses of three good men. Thank you for your service to the State of Texas and the citizens of Ector County. Rest in Peace.

Pecos Communications
Tx Dept of Public Safety

September 13, 2007

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