Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Cpl. Flores
The University of Texas Health Science Center @ San Antonio

October 8, 2007

Rest in Peace,Brother. To all the officers of the San Antonio Police Department,please accept my condolences.


Sgt.B.R.Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

October 7, 2007

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DET.MORENO AND HIS BROTHER AND SISTERS IN THE SAPD.

I DID NOT WHO HE WAS UNTIL THAT TRAGIC DAY. BUT HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A HERO IN MY EYES AND HIS FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

TO DET.MORENO MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD UP ABOVE AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS. GODSPEED SIR YOUR WATCH HERE IS DONE, WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

Amanda CC TX
Future Police Officer In The Making.

October 6, 2007

If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.

If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today. While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand

And said my place was ready, in heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.

If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you." Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day is the same way, there's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven, and now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand, and share my life with me

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart...

PC Amanda Pandolfi (Sherman)
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

October 6, 2007

"In the simple performance of duty,
he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.
In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squad room hall.
In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.
In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.
In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.
Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty."

-Author unknown

Civilian
Louisville, Ky

October 6, 2007

It seems the world is losing it's grip on it's respect for life. I am deeply sorry that another department and another family has had to suffer the consequences. While there is nothing that can be said to ease your pain, know that many others are thinking of you now, praying for you.

Lt. Bernhard
Miami-Dade Police Department

October 6, 2007

Detective Moreno,
Thank you for your service. You died a hero and will always be a hero. God Speed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

October 5, 2007

REST WITH THE LORD BROTHER I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU

P/O
PHILA PD

October 3, 2007

Rest now my brother your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

October 3, 2007

you life has ended
your tour of duty through
take gods hand hero,
so he can welcome you

The coward who took your life, will face his day in court
no sympathy for murderers, he will get no support
guilty is the verdict, there was no other way
life with out parole, the coward will have to pay

Rest in peace hero, your brother & sisters in blue will handle things from here. Your life was ended to soon at the hands to a ***** but know that your family will be well taken care of.

Patrol
Michigan

October 2, 2007

Rest in peace, we will take it from here.

Officer Krivitz 313
Billings Montana Police Department

October 1, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

October 1, 2007

to the moreno family,
You and your family will be in my prayers, know that your wonderful husband father and friend is now in the hands of God and all his angels.

wife of a police officer

October 1, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF DET. MORENO, WORDS CANNOT SAY HOW BAD I FEEL FOR YOUR FAMILY, I MET MARIO BACK IN 2004 AND WOULD LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING HIM OUT IN THE STREETS HE WAS A GREAT OFFICER AND ALWAYS HAD ME CRACKING UP WITH SOMTHING HE WOULD SAY, I ONLY WISH NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY.
TO MARIO.. SEMPER FI MARINE AND GOOD LUCK WHILE PULLING GUARD DUTY AT THE PEARLEY GATES OF HEAVEN.

DEPUTY BOSQUEZ
BEXAR COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT 1

October 1, 2007

Dear Mario, young man, may God forgive me as I didn't even remember you were my student until my memory was jarred by a call. May He look over your family and take care of them and comfort them. I hope God has taken you into His own house. I will see you There.

Rex Field
Professor, History

October 1, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called Sons of God. Mathew 5:9

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco Police Dept.

October 1, 2007