Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kevin was my cousin. I lived up in Massachusetts, he grew up in Texas. I was much younger than Kevin, but I grew up hearing stories of Kevin from my proud Grandparents and my Aunt and Uncle. I would occasionally get to see him and the rest of the family on holidays when they would make the trek north, which was always great. He was always a hero to me. Hearing about him joining the service in the first Iraq war and of course becoming a Dallas Police Officer. I had a great opportunity to spend time with my Aunt and Uncle while looking at colleges, and spent time with Kevin riding as an observer in his Dallas Patrol. He loved the job and he encouraged me to continue pursuing life in Public Safety. He loved helping people and protecting those around him. He said I would get a lot out of helping others...and he was right. At a time in my life when I had no idea as to what direction to go, because of Kevin, I got myself together and it changed my life.

David Christiana
Family

January 17, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 17, 2011

May he rest in peace P.O. Marceau paid the ultimate sacrafice. Heaven now has a new Angel .

Anonymous

January 17, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Marceau's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. R.I.P. Officer Marceau, we'll carry on for you.

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol

January 17, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Kevin Marceau as well as to the Dallas Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Marceau, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 17, 2011

Thanks to you and your family for the sacrifice you made. God bless you...

Anonymous

January 17, 2011

I'm sorry to hear of your passing...prayers and thoughts to your family. My brother in blue I'm happy your suffering has ended. A true Hero died on 1-14-11....RIP Officer Marceau.

Sgt WC Brereton
Richmond Va. Police Department

January 17, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Kevin.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

January 17, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 17, 2011

Officer Marceau, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace at last Brother....you are not forgotten. Thoughts to your family, friends and the members of the DPD

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

January 17, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Marceau. God bless his family, his police department and his friends.

Deceased State Troopers Daughter
NCSHP

January 17, 2011

My prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Marceau. Never let his memory fade.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

January 17, 2011

My heart and prayers goes to the family and relatives of Officer Marceau. It is always a loss to this very huge family when one of us is taken. It is even harder on the family. May you comfort each other in this hard time and may God give you peace for he cries with you. There are no words to describe the grief. Please know I pray for you.
GOD BLESS!

RET. OFC Donna Robinson
MPDC

January 17, 2011

Rest now brother. We will never forget your sacrifice.

PO J. Smith
Dallas Police Dept.

January 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir...............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold,Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

January 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

January 17, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County Sheriffs Office, Idaho (Ret.)

January 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

January 17, 2011

Officer Marceau,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

January 17, 2011

Our agencies thoughts and prayers are with the family, the friends, the agency and the family. It's truly a sad day for all the law enforcement family.

officer Calvert
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office

January 17, 2011

It is my honest opinion that this officer will see the Kingdom of God!! Beyond a shawdow of a doubt in my opinion.

none
ciilian

January 17, 2011

Thank you Officer Marceau for your fine work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine citizens of Dallas, Texas. My condolences to your family and your department. May you forever, rest in peace, sir !!!!

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

January 17, 2011

Rest in sweet peace, Officer Marceau. Thank you for your service to your community. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. God has welcomed another Hero to Heaven.

Kathy B
Citizen

January 17, 2011