Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, co-workers and friends. I salute you, Sir, for your bravery, duty and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

November 28, 2011

YOU DONT KNOW ME..BUT I KNOW YOUR PAIN AND FOR THAT I AM SORRY,,MY FATHER WAS AN OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY,,SO WHEN EVER I HEAR OF ANOTHER FALLEN HERO I JUST ASK DAD TO PLEASE ESCOURT HIM HOME AND TO LET HIM KNOW HE IS LOVED

KATRINA CONYERS CRAWFORD

November 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Agent Rodriguez-Maldonado. My pryaers go out to you and his family. Rest in Peace thou good and faithful servant.

Captain (RET) William Flesch
Minot PD, ND

November 28, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother, we have the Watch from here

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix PD

November 28, 2011

Thank you Agent Rodriguez-Maldonado for your fine service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks Puerto Rico. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers....May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant / CA-OR Retired

November 28, 2011

Descanza en paz quierido amigo y hermano. Que Dios le de fuerza a tu familia para poder seguir adelante.

Deputy
PSO

November 28, 2011

R.I.P. BROTHER..

PTLM. POINTER CPD (NJ)
CHESILHURST PD

November 27, 2011

I'm The cousin of Officer Jerry allen Jones, You are in are thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family in this time of need.

paula shepherd

November 27, 2011

rest in peace brother in blue

Lt J.P.
B.P.D.

November 27, 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 whos 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

November 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Mariano Rodriguez-Maldonado. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Puerto Rico will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Agent Rodiguez-Maldonado , know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Agent Rodiguez-Maldonado. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

November 26, 2011

GOD BLESS THIS FINE OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY, HE RESTS WITH HIS OTHER FALLEN BROTHERS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD.

Officer Matthew Connolly Retired
State of Connecticut Dept.of Corrections

November 26, 2011

Hermano Mio

Me parte el corazon escuchar de tu tragica muerte. Les envio tanto a ud como a su familia todos mis oraciones y pensamientos. Tanto usted como todos sus seres queridos permaneceran tanto en mis pensamientos y oraciones como en mi corazon. Que el dios les bendiga sendos!.

Josh Holcomb

Civilian
None

November 26, 2011

GOD BLESS THIS FINE OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY, HE RESTS WITH HIS OTHER FALLEN BROTHERS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD.

Officer Matthew Connolly Retired
State of Connecticut Dept.of Corrections

November 26, 2011

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family during these tragic times. Rest in peace sir.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

November 26, 2011

It doesn't matter if you lose your lifr by gunfire, or in a traffic accident while responding to a citizens call for help. It matters that you are part of that rare breed of person who is willing to put your life on the line to help someone else. God calls you and those like you, peacemakers. God says you are important to his Master Plan, and that's always been good enough for me!

God Bless you through eternity for answering THE CALL! And God Bless your family for sharing your Loved One with us!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Director (Ret.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

November 26, 2011

GODS SPEED MY FELLOW FRIEND...GODS SPEED...TO THE FAMILY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, 8 YEARS AGO I LOST MY HUSBAND IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON THIS SAME DATE...GOD BE WITH YOU ALL...

S O'BRIEN
ANGELINA COUNTY SHERIF DEPT

November 25, 2011

Rest in peace Agent Rodriguez-Maldonado, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department.
R.I.P Sir!

Sgt Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

November 24, 2011

for Agent Mariano Rodriguez-Maldonado:

The law officer's day is wrought with peril and sometimes the commonest occurence might cause of loss of life. We regret that our brother Mariano would be the latest statistic among our servants-and-protectors of the public while on the highway and in traffic.

We pray for his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they reach-out to one another during this time of loss.

We are proud to render Agent Mariano Rodriguez-Maldonado, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

November 24, 2011

God Bless you and your family brother...

Master Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

November 24, 2011

The rights and privileges that we enjoy are not free.... courageous people like Agent Rodríguez pay the price. May God bless your family. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

2LT CARLOS RIVERA
PUERTO RICO POLICE HIGHWAY PATROL

November 24, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

November 24, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Agent
Mariano Rodríguez-Maldonado as well as to the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in peace Agent Rodriguez-Maldonado, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and children of Officer Mariano Rodriguez-Maldonado. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace dear brother, you will not be forgotten.

Ret. Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

November 23, 2011

Deseos de fortaleza del Dios Todopoderoso a la familia (esposa, hija e hijo; padre, madre y hermano y hermanas)en este dificil momento. Nuestras oraciones estan con ustedes.

Dr. Francisco J Carrillo Perez
Oficina de Psicologia y Trabajo Social-Policia de Puerto Rico

November 23, 2011