Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering you today and always.

May 16, 2008

25 years after you were taken from us, your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 6, 2007

Today, on the anniversary of your passing, and each day, we will continue to remember you. We will never forget.

Thank you for your bravery and dedication to this fine city. You are a true hero.

Wife of CSPD officer

December 6, 2007

I was in the Metro jail awaiting extradition when the news of this tragedy was reported. As a prisoner I was very saddened by this horrible waste of an honorable member of Colorado's finest. Many of us prisoners were hoping to get a chance to dispense some vigilante justice for this heinous act of senseless disrespect of Human life. This was a era when the drugs that were hitting the streets were creating psychopathic killers out of those that were using them. Unfortunately the mild mannered Police Officers of Colorado Springs were not aware of the potential threat of the times.
May God put his protective hedge around all of them, and their families today and for all times. My condolences, I felt your loss that day, and today again.....

Bruce Goodall
Incarcerated at the city jail at the time

October 29, 2007

Mark & Family, you will never be forgotten to those who knew you well. We remember your caring personality & your sence of humor, or should I say your "antics" that made us laugh so hard. You left us way too soon, but you will always go on in our hearts. God bless you and your family always.

Retired Detective Peggy Cassel-Covey
CSPD - Friend

October 9, 2007

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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 24, 2007

My brother was killed before Mark. As you know this can either make or break a family. Our family was torn apart forever. I know much time has gone by, but it is still yesterday. We have never forgotten the kindness shown to us, and we have never stop praying for every police officer, and their families. They will be with us forever in our hearts. God bless your family.

Terri Perreira
sister of Ofc Augustus J. Perreira

September 22, 2007

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. - Cicero

Officer Dabling, you served this city as a brave man and we thank you for your service and dedication to making it safer.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

June 26, 2007

You are not forgotten we honor your sacrifice. Rest in Peace... HERO ALWAYS

Patrol Officer
W.P.P.D , Colorado

May 24, 2007

Many years ago, we were both Denver Police Cadets. Though our paths parted, our passion for police work did not. You served your community and your profession with honor...you will never be forgotten. God Bless you, Mark.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

March 2, 2007

Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Rest in peace Patrolman Dabling.

Michelle - wife of retired LEO

February 6, 2007

You are NOT forgotten...Rest in Peace.
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

CSPD Wife

December 15, 2006

Patrolman Dabling, you will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

Deputy
EPSO

December 14, 2006

God Bless You, Mr. Dabling,

I know your story well, as my grandmother knew you well from the CSPD. She was one of the many Dispatchers, and has recently retired. You are in my prayers. We will never forget what you have done for us. Rest In Peace.

Zach McCready
Citizen

December 9, 2006

Many thanks for your dedication to the City of Colorado Springs. Never forgotten!

Citizen

December 8, 2006

I know your story well as my parents listened to the call on our scanner 24 years ago. After two this year we cannot forget the sacrifice to keep us safe. Thanks and rest in peace.

Citizen

December 6, 2006

God Bless Patrolman Dabling. Your life and loss have not been forgotten.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 6, 2006

Tomorrow will be 24 years. We are mourning two other officers that have been recently killed. We love you Mark, Jared,and Ken. God bless you guys.

December 6, 2006

Tommorow marks 24 years since your EOW. Mark we still miss you and are eternally grateful for your sacrifice. Please continue to watch over your brothers on the beat until later we will meet.

Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 5, 2006

God bless you Mark, Happy Thanksgiving. The Nave's

November 16, 2006

You will never be forgotten

Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 31, 2006

Mark,

Thank you for your service. They named a street after you, Buddy! Meet you in heaven.

Captain
C and D Security

April 9, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

August 21, 2005

This is a wonderful city that we live in (Colorado Springs) and it is that way because of you. Thank you for all that you did and may God bless you and you family. We will all miss you!

TSgt Jeffrey M. Outlar
U.S. Air Force Security Police

November 14, 2003