Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my friend, and fellow US Army member, still remember our long talking during our service.
Hopping we reunite in some place,
So long my friend

Edgar Valdez SGT (retired)
US ARMY 172 ID

October 23, 2023

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

February 12, 2023

Descansa en paz mi querido amigo me tomó de sorpresa tu partida Y estuve unos días bien triste pero me reconfortó saber que moriste defendiendo este país que se convirtió en nuestro país y te agradezco eres mi héroe Si hubiese sabido que la última vez que nos vimos Iba a hacer la última te hubiera dado un fuerte abrazo te voy a extrañar Mi querido amigo

Adrian Hernandez
Good Friends

February 8, 2023

God Bless and thank you for your work protecting this country.

CBPO Joseph Charles
US Customs and Border Protection

December 22, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Maceda. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Customs and Border Protection.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

December 16, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Marine Interdiction Agent Michel Maceda. I am truly sorry for your great loss. The service and sacrifice of Agent Maceda will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

December 15, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family of Agent Maceda and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Marine lnterdiction Force. May GOD give peace, comfort, and understanding to his family, friends, and associates for their loss. RIP Brother .

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre
Manor Township Police Department (Retired), Lancaster, County, Pennsyl

December 14, 2022

Rest in peace
Ours Condolences to the family and friends and colleagues.

Rico Deas officer
Homefront Security

December 5, 2022

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5: 9. Prayers to his or her family, fellow officers and friends! RIP and thank you for your service.

Correctional Officer (Retired)
Iowa Departament of Corrections

December 2, 2022

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 30, 2022

Rest in peace brother

Officer S. Lund
Burlington Police Department, Colorado

November 30, 2022

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service to protect your community.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

November 29, 2022

Rest in peace Brother.

Captain A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 28, 2022

Thank you my friend Michel, we worked together in Douglas and you always had a smile and positive attitude, I will always remember you as a kind soul. Rest in God's glory and we will keep fighting the good fight, honor first!

Border Patrol Agent J. Felix
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2022

Your courage, strength, honor, and sacrifice, will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our great nation. Rest easy my brother. We have the watch from here.

(A) Chief Martin Ross
U.S. Customs & Border Protection

November 25, 2022

I really don’t know what to say about this, but I truly hope for that all the officers from this department and all the departments learn something about you.
We must honor you carry your name in our hearts. We must stop from becoming complacent in each intervention. No matter how many times or years we have in service, we must treat every stop like our last one. So I challenge all the Supervisors to ensure that your officers don’t become complacent. Remember What is Important Now/WIN. I honor all fallen brother and sisters I honor your sacrifices and teachings. Thank you and may you all be in Peace.

Retired UFS and NPS Ranger
NPS

November 23, 2022

So maddening to hear such tragedy defending our country against evil. Rest easy! Prayers for the family!

Parole Officer IV - Staff Development In
Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles

November 23, 2022

R.I.P Agent Michel Maceda

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen Toronto Canada

November 23, 2022

Rest in peace Brother Michel, you are a true American
Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

November 23, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Maceda family and our Puerto Rico AMO brothers. Maintain your faith in God as He will give you strength during this difficult time. Thank you for your service Michel Maceda.

Weslaco BPA
U.S. Border Patrol

November 23, 2022

Rest in Peace My Brother.

Sgt. Kevin J. Nielsen (Ret.)
South River Borough

November 22, 2022

Rest In Peace, Brother.

BPA (Ret.) David Izquierdo
U.S. Border Patrol

November 22, 2022

Thank you for your service Agent Maceda. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

November 22, 2022

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

November 22, 2022

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Marine Interdiction Agent Michael O. Maceda. Please know we are eternally grateful for Michael’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Marine Interdiction Agent Maceda, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Assistant Commissioner Stephen A. Boyer
United States Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection
Air and Marine Operations on Washington, DC for Michael’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Marine Interdiction Agent Michael O. Maceda’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

November 22, 2022