Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 21, 2009

Thank You for keeping New Jersey and Jersey City safe. I admire your hard work and your fight in recent days. God Bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

July 21, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer DiNardo. You are one of God's Personal "Finest" now. May God be with your family, friends and fellow Officers during these most difficult times.

Terry Macias

July 21, 2009

They always say that God takes the good ones, and once again that has proven true. "You have done your job valiantly", we will take over from here, you rest now. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest my brother, on heavens streets.......

Sgt. Ben Salerno
Perth Amboy Police Department

July 21, 2009

God bless the family of Police Officer Mark DiNardo and to all the brave members of the Jersey City Police Department for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Trooper II
New Jersey State Police

July 21, 2009

God bless PO DiNardo and the Jersey City Police Department.

Detective
NJSP

July 21, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 21, 2009

Marc, as large of an academy class that we had, you definitely stood out in a very positive way. I am very saddened to hear the news of your passing. My heart and prayers go out to you, your family, and the entire J.C.P.D. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Carmelo Jimenez Jr. #0153
Perth Amboy Police Department NJSP Acacdemy 198th. Municipal Class

July 21, 2009

Rest In Peace. SALUTE!

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

July 21, 2009

AS a future LEO I say OFFICER DiNardo RIP we got it from here

John M. Smith
Future LEO

July 21, 2009

Officer DiNardo, your death did not make you a hero. The way you lived your life and the good you did for your community is what set you apart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Sgt. Jason Keckler
Frederick Police Department, Frederick, MD

July 21, 2009

It is time to rest now brother. You have made the ultimate sacrifice!! We got it from here. To the family of Officer DiNardo, our hearts are out there for you in this troubled time.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Ptl. Geoffrey Cole
Bogota Police Department, NJ

July 21, 2009

I am truly and deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family. May God Bless you in this dark time and give you the strength that you need to make it through this. Marc is a hero and he will NEVER be forgotten. May he rest in peace and always watch over you and your loved ones. I know there aren’t enough words of comfort to help ease your pain; but you are not alone and the family members of other fallen officers will be here for you. You have joined our family and we will stand strong and keep our officer’s memories alive. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family always and forever!


A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
Dear Lord, be with me on my beat
This day and every day.
Grant that each weary block I walk
May ease a brother's way.
Let me be kindly to the old
And to the young be strong,
But let me triumph over those
Who's acts are cruel and wrong.
And when my own last summons comes
And I stand in front of your court,
Lord, may my rest with you be long
And my punishment be short.

Michele Popolizio
Sister-in-Law of Fallen Newark Police Sgt Tommaso Popolizio EOW 3/3/07

July 21, 2009

Officer DiNardo, you were a true fighter to the end, and an even truer hero.

My thoughts are with your family at home as well as the JCPD family....

Ptl
Glassboro PD

July 21, 2009

My Dearest Family and Friends

Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.

The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love.

Anonymous

Anonymous

July 21, 2009

R.I.P Officer Dinardo. You died a true hero in your quest to apprehend two extremely violent felons walking the streets of Jersey City. May God bless your family.

Captain Cedric Raymond
N.Y.C.P.D

July 21, 2009

Thank you for your bravery and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ptl Cantley
Linndale P.D Ohio

July 21, 2009

This is very hard for me to write about one of my "BROTHERS".Mark I have worked with you on the midnight tour for quite a few years and everytime we met we laughed..that was just how you were. Imagine me Tommy Porter,that I am at a loss for words...Keep us all safe Mark and we will continue your mission that was cut way to short for you..Its so obvious that GOD had different plans for you. I will misss you and ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!!!

P.O.Thomas Porter #1699
Jersey City Police Dept West District

July 21, 2009

Session 47 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Mark DiNardo. We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and although we did not know Officer DiNardo personally, we will always remember our brother. We recognize and commend Officer DiNardo's ten years of faithful service and aspire to perform as well as he did.

Session 47
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

July 21, 2009

I DIDNT KNOW YOU MARK BUT YOU WERE A BROTHER IN BLUE,FROM ALL THAT IVE HEARD YOU WERE A FINE POLICE OFFICER,GREAT FAMILY MAN AND THE TRUE DEFINITION OF A HERO. AS THE FAMOUS QUOTE SAYS"ITS NOT HOW YOU DIED THAT MADE YOU A HERO,ITS HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE". FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT THE PATERSON POLICE DEPT. N.J. R.I.P. MY BROTHER AND KEEP WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND THE REST OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO WILL ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS AND DO THAT WHICH IS RIGHT AND NOBLE FOR ALL.


OFF. J.BERTHOLD
PATERSON POLICE DEPT.

OFF. J.BERTHOLD
PATERSON POLICE DEPT.

July 21, 2009

God bless brother, you and your family will not be forgotten.

Trooper
NJSP

July 21, 2009

My commiseration to his wife and 3 small children. May he forever be in our hearts and protect us from above. Heaven could not have gained a better angel. Rest peacfully, Marc.

Karen Tudela
friend

July 21, 2009

How sad. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer DiNardo's family and friends.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

July 21, 2009

Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Moeller
Joliet Police Department, Illinois

July 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer DiNardo as well as the entire Jersey City Police Department. May you rest in peace Mark. Please watch over the rest of us still carrying on down here. You lived as a HERO and you will be missed!

P/O Paul Tillotson
Elizabeth, NJ PD

July 21, 2009