Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Marshall Lee Waters, Jr.

Mangham Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Reflections for Police Officer Marshall Lee Waters, Jr.

My friend and my brother. Not a day goes by that I'm not waiting to hear the phone ring and hear your voice on the other end saying "whassup". From sitting on my left side in band when I played bone and you played baritone, to when I swapped to baritone also. To you showing up unannounced at my apartment in alexandria, to the random phone calls at all times of the night when you were bored. Man I miss you brother....so dang much it hurts.

Forever my brother

James R Stuart
Brother from another mother

May 27, 2023

My brother, my friend, my mentor. I miss you everyday. I never thought I’d see your name on this page. Nicole and I love and miss you so much. The kids mention you often and I think about you everyday brother. I couldn’t be any prouder of the life you lived and the example that you set for each and every leo, firefighter and EMT in the region. Just today I talked about you to someone, and used you as an example of what it’s like to live your life for God, family and community. Until we meet again my brother, see you on the top floor!

Retired LEO, Fire Chief Jessie Morris
Winnsboro Fire & Rescue

August 17, 2021

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Frank J Corasan
Baltimore City Fire Department

December 5, 2020

Rest In Peace Sir. May God comfort your family, department and community. Thank you for your service.

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

November 30, 2020

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

November 19, 2020

Rest in peace, Officer Waters. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

November 18, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Walters!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

November 18, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Waters, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Mangham Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

November 16, 2020

Rest In Peace Sir. May God comfort your family, department and community. Thank you for your service.

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

November 13, 2020

Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

November 13, 2020

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

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 11, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Walters and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Magham Police Department,Louisiana. May God give comfort and understanding for their loss.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvanianbiu hasMa

November 10, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

November 10, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Waters, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimae sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 10, 2020

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

November 10, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Waters. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

November 10, 2020

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo, (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

November 10, 2020

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

November 10, 2020

God bless you Officer Waters. Thank you for your service.

byron jones

November 9, 2020

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 9, 2020

Prayers and thanks for your service. Rest easy. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Parole Academy Instructor Brandon Smith
TX Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division

November 8, 2020

Sad. Rest in peace brother.

Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

November 8, 2020

RIP my Brother. Sorry I wasn't with you. I will miss our talks. Prayers for Mandie and your children. We will continue to check on your family. Love you.

OFC Michael Johnson
Mangham Police Department

November 8, 2020

May God Bless you, brother. You are a hero to all. Rest In Peace. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Relax ...you’ve earned it.

Chief (Ret.) Stanley Ross
Colorado

November 8, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family members of Officer Waters. May his soul forever rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

November 8, 2020

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