Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your country, its fellow service men & women and the citizens of the nation will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow service men & woman and all those whose lives you have touched. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. THANK YOU for your service - RIP.

Capt. James Moore
Gardner, KS Police Department

March 26, 2014

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss to the Family and USS Mahan Crew.
RIP MA Mark Mayo and Thank you for your Service.

OS1 Scherrie McCarroll-Walker (Civilian)
DDG 72 PLANKOWNER

March 26, 2014

Rest in Peace PO Mayo your brothers with the DON Civilian Police and fellow Master-at Arms Naval District Washington Region Police Naval Support Activities Annapolis/US Naval Academy have the watch. May God bless and be with your family and shipmates during this time of sorrow. Another Warrior has been called home

Harvey Macy CPL.
NDW Region Police/NSAA/USNA

March 26, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim

March 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero MA Mayo. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. " HEROES LIVE FOREVER"

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

March 26, 2014

"For those I love, I will sacrifice."

Thank you for making that sacrifice brother. You helped save the lives of countless shipmates. Fair winds and following seas.

ET2 Smith

March 26, 2014

Fair Winds and Following Seas shipmate.......we have the watch now.

ABF1(AW/SW) Simkins

March 26, 2014

Farewell and Following Seas, brother. We have the watch.

MAC Carolyn Mason
USN Ret. Police Lt

March 26, 2014

Shipmate, we have the watch.

SKCS(SW) J. Bennett, USN (Ret)
Gulfport Police Department, Gulfport, MS

March 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss! He will be remembered! May God bring u peace and comfort during this time.

MA2 St. Clair

March 26, 2014

That you for your dedication and ultimate sacrifice Shipmate. Rest in Peace and "You are relieved of your watch."

Mark E. Clark SM1(SW) USN ret.
Retired

March 26, 2014

Master-at-Arms Mark Mayo,

When you made your decision to enter the United States Navy Security Forces some six years ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you responded to the assistance of a Petty Officer on the quaterdeck of the USS Mahan (a destroyer) because an individual had breached security and was onboard on Monday, March 24, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV

As a result, you were shot and sacrificed your life so that others might live and be protected for God and country:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends, comrades, and fellow Americans will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against evil as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

March 26, 2014

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service to this country and to your Navy. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Sean D. Creamer; Chief
TPSU New Bern NC

March 26, 2014

Petty Officer Mayo, your actions were heroic and in the highest traditions of the Naval Service. May God welcome you to your final duty station and may He surround your Mom, family, shipmates and friends with His peace and love. Well done, sailor. Rest now.

Scott C. Stroman, LCDR USN (Ret)

March 26, 2014

I extend my sympathy to my Navy brothers ans sisters aboard the USS Mahan and to the family of Mark Mayo. He is a true hero for defending his ship and shipmates and paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure their safety. His heroism will not be forgotten. Man has no greater gift than he who lays down his life for his fellow man.

G. D. Fink, Sgt. ACPD Ret.,
HM2, USS Pharris FF1094 (77-81)

March 26, 2014

Prayers for the family and friends of this brave and selfless brother in arms. His sacrifice exemplifies the Navy's tradition of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Rest in peace, you stand relieved.

Joanie Dickerson, DKC(SW), USN, ret

March 26, 2014

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

MA Mayo for your service and courage.

D Armistead

March 26, 2014

May God be with your family. You served your Country well, Sailor.

Steve Gebara (former ET1)
Senior Military Trainer

March 26, 2014

RIP Mayo. Prayers going out to your family.

Navy Vet

March 26, 2014

my condolences Master at Arms Mayo, my prayers to the family. We have the watch, shipmate.

FC3 Hillman
US Navy

March 26, 2014

Sincere condolences to Officer Mayo's family...
''To live on in the hearts and minds of those he left behind is not to die" Blessings to his entire family..

Ret Police Officer Black
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service

March 26, 2014

God bless this true Hero for his Duty towards the defense of our nation. RIP for my Brother in Arms

Mark Turnage
US Navy Veteran

March 26, 2014

Fair Winds and Following Seas, we have the watch now Shipmate.

MA1 Brian Byrd
USNR / Broken Arrow Police Department

March 26, 2014

RIP MA2 Mayo. You are certainly a Hero in every sense of the word. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy my Brother. We have the watch.

MA1(EXW/SW/AW) Rodolfo Garcia Jr.
United States Navy

March 26, 2014

Thank you MA Mayo for serving our country and giving your life to try and save others. Your service will be an inspiration to others. Our prayers to your family at your loss. May GOD be with them. You all will be reunited someday.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.

March 26, 2014