Boise Police Department, Idaho
End of Watch Saturday, September 20, 1997
Reflections for Police Officer II Mark Arlin Stall
Officer Mark Stall,
I think of you often...as we were classmates at The Master's College/University (TMC) long ago. You were a great friend at TMC, always funny and with a smile on your face. You were quite the character.
I didn't know until later on that you went into law enforcement. Sadly, I discovered this one day with work associated with law enforcement memorial work myself. I also went into law enforcement (USBP), and even joined The Honor Guard with the USBP, and I have also attended the LEO event there in Washington D.C.
I am all retired now. I never before thought to write anything on these sort of sites, but I do this for others and family members to see...
You are a Hero. Thanks for making the ultimate sacrifice to confront the evil danger in this world.
I know we'll meet again, but you are greatly missed. May your wife and children always be comforted and blessed.
In Christ,
D.B.
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 3, 2023
Officer Stall,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boise. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 20, 2022
Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 20, 2020
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
June 15, 2020
Continue to Rest In Peace.
https://www.facebook.com/BoisePoliceDepartment/videos/1116602578489635/?template=CENewsletter&letter=4188&story=BPD%20Lip%20Sync%20Video
Anonymous
City of Boise employee
September 26, 2018
21 years ago. I can’t believe it has been that long. I remember working with you at the West Hollywood Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Rest In Peace brother.
Kevin Kuykendall, Commander
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
September 20, 2018
Rest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
September 20, 2017
Thank you for your service and commitment to public safety.
Dominick Murry
September 20, 2017
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 3, 2017
To Mrs. Stall, It was an honor getting to meet you and your daughters during the 2016 National Peace Officers Memorial. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your continued support.
Officer Larry Darnall University of Colorado Colorado Springs Police Department.
Police Officer I
UCCS Police Department
May 17, 2016
We will never forget you.
492
Boise PD
October 26, 2015
"Greater Love hath no greater man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Thank you for your service to this city, state, and country in which we live. You, along with countless other fallen officers will never be forgotten.
Anonymous
Civilian Supporter
February 16, 2015
Mark, you have ridden shotgun with us on deep nights too many times to count. Your memory is never farther than a few keystrokes away. Now as I sit to pray about the falling world and what influence for good I may have in it, I find myself at your page yet again. Your continued silent faith is somehow comforting to all of us. Maybe it's because of the man everyone knew you to be. We will never forget~~
Anonymous
January 29, 2015
Mark,
More years pass and you're still not far from my thoughts. I pray for you and your family often.
I miss you and that smile you always had on your face!
I still hit the streets every night wanting to honor you and your memory. Hope I measure up sir.
R.I.P. brother!
K-9 Police Officer Travis Barker
San Mateo Police Department
November 21, 2013
I have family members that are brothers in law enforcement and realize the risk they take. They served with you Mark and I'm so happy to see people still remember what you meant to your family, the brotherhood and the community. Thank you for what you gave and continue to unknowingly give us all.
anonymous
anonymous
September 14, 2013
Thank you, Mark, for your service, your bravery, and your example. I am nearing the end of my Law Enforcent career, and as part of that career serving with you was certainly one of my finer memories. I hope all new Officers in our Dept. learn about your life and then carry on the values you so gallantly displayed. I know you are watching over us all from heaven while we have the watch here on earth. Rest easy brother,
Cpl. Ted Arnold
Boise Police Department
May 17, 2013
Greetings to Officer Stall's family. My name is Bob Bates and I am riding my bicycle over a thousand miles this year in honor and rememberance of Mark. I am wearing a bracelet that has his E.O.W. bio and will have it for Mark's family in D.C. for the annual police week. I do hope to meet some one from Mark's family there at the survivors meeting with Law Enforcement United.
Corporal R.L. Bates
Henrico County Police
May 5, 2013
Mark,
You were a great officer, husband, father, and man. You will always have a special place in everyone's heart, I low that you don't only have a special place in my father but also our whole family. You are greatly missed and loved i wish I could've met you when I was older, but at the time I was three. Rest peacefully in heaven...
Son of Boise Police Officer
February 1, 2013
Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
January 29, 2013
Your courage and warrior spirit will not be forgotten. I think of you and others like you who faced down the evil among us with unwavering courage and dedication.
Rest in Peace My Brother, and may God give strength and Peace to your family.
Please watch over all of us from Heaven and provide the strength and inspiration we may need when the evil comes for us or those we protect.
Sgt. Robert Rausch
Idaho State Police
September 30, 2012
I remember exactly what I was doing when my father(also with BPD) came home from work that night. And I remember riding with him during your presession. The city of Boise lost a hero that night. Thank you Officer Stall. Rest in peace. We got it from here.
Deputy Matthew Lane
Ada County Sheriff
September 20, 2012
I was a CJ student at BSU at the time. Mark's was my second of too many other officers funerals I havel attended. I get in my patrol car today at the beginning of each shift and I think of Officer Stall. His memory makes me a better officer
Chris Aller - Officer
Westworth Village Police Department
August 21, 2012
I WAS NEAR THE SCENE THE NIGHT MARK STALLS WAS SHOT ILL NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE NADE BY MARK STALLS. I WAS A CAB DRIVER ATTHE TIME AND IM THANKFUL FOR GUYS LIKE MARK STALLS WHO RISK THEIR LIFE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY .
N/A
WITNESS
June 3, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Stall. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 7, 2012
MARK AND STALL FAMILY, 9-26-11
I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS TO LEAVE A REFLECTION ON THIS, THE 14TH YEAR OUR LIVES ALL CHANGED FOREVER. SO MANY EMOTIONS CAME RUSHING BACK. SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE ALL GOT THE BAD NEWS!
I HAVE BEEN A COP NOW FOR 10 YEARS AND THE LAST TIME I LEFT A REFLECTION, I WAS IN THE POLICE ACADEMY.
I WORK NIGHTS, HAVE A K-9 PARTNER (BORRY), AND LOVE WHAT I DO. I WORK THE STREETS IN THE HOPES THAT I DO IT WITH THE SAME COURAGE YOU DID.
THE BATTLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL RAGES AND OFFICERS LIVES ARE PUT IN DANGER MORE AND MORE THESE DAYS. IN MY 10 YEARS I HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL SERIOUS SITUATIONS INCLUDING AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AND A SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON DUTY. NONE OF THESE SERIOUS SITUATIONS HAVE KEPT ME FROM CONTINUING TO DO MY JOB.
I READ NOW THAT ONE OF YOUR DAUGHTERS IS 20 AND PLANNING A WEDDING. SHE SEEMS LIKE SHE'S DOING WELL BUT IT'S CLEAR SHE MISSES YOU. I CAN SEE YOU BEING A PROUD FATHER AND LOOKING DOWN ON HER.
I STILL THANK YOU ALL THE TIME FOR YOUR SACRIFICE MY BROTHER IN BLUE AND FRIEND.
REST EASY MARK, I WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN.
TRAVIS BARKER
K-9 Police Officer Travis Barker
San Mateo Police Department
September 26, 2011
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