Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God speed.

Stephen Howell
Plano, Texas Police Department

September 26, 2007

Thank you Det Moreno and all the men and women who put it on the line everyday to protect the city I love. There are no words that can be written to fully express the gratitude I have for you all. Please be safe and god bless.

Det Moreno may you rest in peace, you and your family are in my prayers.

Grateful San Antonian

September 26, 2007

I too,was widowed at a young age of 22 w/a 7 mo.& 2yo sons,my heart is yours at any moment when you fine yourself alone & just not understanding,always remember God for your true guidiance in all your choices,we now know what real love is @ the cost of our husbands life,its truely a blessing as hard as it seemsat this moment...SR.

September 26, 2007

May GOD help your family & your police family through the tough days ahead & fill their hearts with great memories of your life.

Officer B.Werner
Frisco Police Department

September 26, 2007

To the family of Det. Moreno, my heartfelt condolences. May Our God hold you all in the palm of HIS hands. May your officer guide you and strengthen you through this time. I too, have lost a husband and lifelong friend, my children their father, . Remember, they're "Forever in Our Hearts". May you find peace within you. We're here for you.

Juanita Garza
South Texas "COPS"

Widow of COIII Francisco F. Garza
EOW-05/31/99 TDCJ-Dominguez Unit

September 26, 2007

Det Moreno
Thank you for your service, rest in peace my brother we will carry on the fight. Watch over the rest of us from your heavenly perch.

To the Family of Det Moreno
You complete family are in my families prayers and god bless you. This is a dark time, but there is light at end of this tunnel and your heart will heal. My family is just starting to make it thru it with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris (EOW Jul 5th 2007). I know you can not see pass the grief right now, but remember you loves laugh, those things that are unique to him, sine they are truly what made the man. Understand also it is a special calling for one to stand up and protect the weak, which Mario did, he is a true hero.

To San Antonio Police Department
My brothers this lost will always be felt at roll call, on the road or just talking at a break. For those that were on the scene, understand that nothing you did or things you felt you should have done would have changed this out come, God had called Mario. Like all of us that wear a badge, he knew the risk and like yourself served regardless, mourn your brother, but also dedicate your service in his name by being the best you possible can. Your Dept is in my prayers

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 26, 2007

You will be missed my fellow officer. God Bless you and your family.

Ofc Steven Regula
Temple, Tx Police Dept

September 26, 2007

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SEND MY FAMILIES MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE MORENO FAMILY. GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. IT IS TERRIBLE THAT THESE OFFICERS CANNOT EVEN TRY AND PROTECT PEOPLE DUE TO THE SENSELESS ACT OF OTHERS. GOD WILL PROTECT HIM AND HIS FAMILY NOW , MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.

citizen

September 25, 2007

May god bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your agency at this difficult time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN

September 25, 2007

No words can express how thankful I am that God brought us together and we became close buddies. Your jokes and funny facial expressions will help me get thru these hard times I will be facing without my friend. You will always be in my heart and mind. Until we meet again, my brother.

Officer Gloria A. Belcher
San Antonio Police Department

September 25, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

September 25, 2007

Rest in peace Brother,God Bless your Family.

Deputy T Pena
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

September 25, 2007

Detective, although I never had the honor to meet you or work with you, ...Sir my thoughts and prayers are with your family, co-workers, and friends. You lost your life taking evil off the streets. For that, Sir we are all grateful. May God Bless you and keep you at his side.

RESERVE OFFICER BALDERAZ
REEVES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

September 25, 2007

I salute you, Sir, for your bravery, dedication, service and sacrifice. I salute your back-up for avenging your brutal and senseless murder. May you family and friends take comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten. Until one day in Heaven we meet, keep walking your new beat on Golden Street looking over the thin blue line. God Bless you all.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

September 25, 2007

Thank you for you service. May God bless you, your family, co-workers and department. You will not be forgotten. Aloha.

Sergeant
Honolulu, Hawaii

September 25, 2007

I was married to a police officer for 9 years and my heart weighs heavy for your wife and children. Each time I hear of an officer's life being ended in this manner I am jolted back to all of those times that fear struck my heart and I wondered how it would feel to me if my husband's buddy came to tell me he was gone and how would I cope. The wives and children of police officers are living on a prayer every day until that officer retires. The tremendous sense of loss that this whole community feels pales to what your wife and children are enduring. I know that there are many more women like me, and particularly women who lived their lives with policemen who are holding your wife in their hearts wishing that there was some way to ease her pain. May God hold her, your children, your brothers/sisters in uniform, your parents and everyone else whose lives you touched in the palm of His hand and ease their pain. Your duty is done and may you find peace with our Lord. I am so sorry for what that lost soul did to you. I pray you did not suffer.
A Nurse in the community that you served. AG

Ex-wife of an SAPD officer

September 25, 2007

To Mrs. Moreno, your children and all the members of the San Antonio Police Department, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Det. Moreno is a hero in the truest sense.

Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. The watch is ours now.

Special Agent
FBI New York/Aviation

September 25, 2007

Last night I lay in bed
My gut sick and sour
pounding in my head
tragedy struck this hour

Knowing something was not right
the void of not knowing
kept awake half the night
while red lights were glowing

While the world lay sleeping
we are alert and awake
vigilant guard he was keeping
making no mistake

All of us connected by fate
a brother now laid
forever to rest on this date
his oath and promise be paid

St Michael Protect Us ...

For we fight the good fight
leaving our families behind
kissing them good night
going back to the grind

Put ourselves in harms way
so that others may rest
knowing we keep evil at bay
being the best of the best

The blue line has been stained
with the blood of a brother
all feel sorrow and are pained
all feel the loss of another

St Michael Protect Us ...

Hunt them down we yell
none will take rest
find the evil from hell
desecrated our crest

Black band across shield
blue blood ties us together
great strength we do wield
stay strong in bad weather

WHEN ONE FALLS, WE ALL FALL ...
St. Michael Protect ALL of US ...

David Ramirez Sr
S.A.P.D. Friend

September 25, 2007

Words can not express the sorrow I feel for the Moreno family and his San Antonio Police Department family. Rest in Peace my follow Peace Officer, your sacrifice was not in vain. The brotherhood that is Law Enforcement grieves for you,prays for you,and your memory will live on.

Sgt. David Garcia
Midland Police Department

September 25, 2007

Detective Mareno, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You are a hero and you will not be forgotten. May God grant your family the peace that passeth all understanding.

Sgt. Tim Porter, Retired
Howard County MD Police

September 25, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Detective Moreno, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

September 25, 2007

For those of you who did not know Det. Mario Moreno, we, at the San Antonio Police Department, appreciate all sincere messages and prayers you have sent. I had the pleasure of knowing Det. Mario Moreno and worked with him for the past two years on the street before he was promoted to Detective. Leave no doubt, this man loved his job and loved his family. He was an excellent officer and a wonderful Father and Husband. His 'second' family will greatly miss him but will carrying him with us forever. I saw and spoke to him on the day before he went to be with the Lord, and he was happy and smiling like usual. He died what he loved doing and made the ultimate sacrifice for his community.
Rest peacefully my friend and we will all be together again some day. God Bless the Moreno Family.

Officer Ray Gallegos
San Antonio Police Department

September 25, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 25, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Detective Mario Moreno~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Detective Moreno!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen Michigan P.O. eow 2004

September 25, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you, SIR....GODSPEED

SR. DEPUTY
PCSO IOWA

September 25, 2007