Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marc,

Every day I wake up and ask our Heavenly Father to help me be the kind of Officer you were. There are so many funny stories, I have a couple my self to remember you by. One thing I will never forget is the inspiration you gave me to move forward in Law Enforcement and do my best. Thanks for being my friend. I will forever have #5930 on the back of my badge close to my heart. Thanks for being you. You will be missed and in my mind for all of my days.

Tactical Support Unit

Officer C.L. Starr
ADC

Merry Christmas, I miss you so much, Marc. Say hi to Wayne for me.

Phoenix Police Department

As a former officer with the PPD and first responder to the scene that day in March, I still honor Marc's memory in my own way. I still have Serial Number #5930 taped to the bottom of my Glock 40 magazines. It always ellicits questions from curious cops who want to know his story. This is how I memorialize Marc's contribution to the citizens of the Maryvale Precinct and bring attention to his senseless murder.

Anonymous

11-20-02
I NEVER KNEW YOU BUT ATTENDED YOUR FUNERAL TO SHOW YOU THAT EVEN THOUGH YOU AND I WORKED FOR OTHER AGENCIES YOU ARE STILL MY BROTHER IN BLUE AND CARED ABOUT DEEPLY.
I KEPT YOUR PICTURE THAT I GOT FROM THE FUNERAL AND PLACED IT INTO THE POLICE DEPT SCRAPBOOK THAT I PUT TOGETHER, SO THAT YOU MAY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
SOMEDAY I WILL MEET YOU AND ALL THE OTHER OFFICERS WHO HAVE FALLEN AND THEN WE CAN TELL WAR STORIES..
SO LONG BROTHER AND TELL WAYNE I SAID HI...

Det Vernon
Surprise P.D.

We miss you so much Marc, just as much as we did the day you were taken from us.

Anonymous

Marc,
It's been 3 years since you were taken from us and it still seems like it was just yesterday. You are always in my thoughts. I will NEVER forget you. I miss you.

Lost, yet not forgotten. It seems so long ago that God relieved you of your post here on Earth. So short a life, so great an impact. More than two years later, we still wear the black band around our hearts for you and your family. We mourn, yet celebrate you...you are forever honored.

KM
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Marc,
You died a Hero, and sacrificed your life. You have not been forgotten brother. The joy of hearing the verdict on the trial recently has given us hope that the murderer that took my friend and fellow officer (Jason Lopez)'s life will meet the same fate. He deserves to die. He deserves to stand trial with hopes of getting out of it, but the ultimate joy will be to see his face in horror, when the jury says "GUILTY" ! An eye for an eye, a life for a life.
YOU have been vindicated brother. Rest in Peace!

Deputy Belia Fessenden Bravo #112
Pinal County Sheriff's Department/AZ

I was in the court room today when the driver of that vehicle was found guilty. Even though I could not show it, I too gave a sigh of joy when the verdict was read guilty. Rest in piece my brother, justice is served.

Anonymous

it has been quite awhile since marc's death but, i always come back to the "odmp" to sort of remember why i want to be a police officer. i read reflections about other officers and i always come to back to marc because although i never met him he is a model to me of what an officer should be.

i remember hearing on the news about how he would sleep in his car sometimes between shifts and how kind and dedicated he truly was. so as i read reflections about these courageous warriors and protectors in blue i'm inspired and know without a doubt that i want to serve in the same way...

Anonymous

Dear Marc,

It's been over two and a half years since I last saw you. I miss you so much, I cannot even take a breath without thinking about you and what we would be doing now if you were still here with us. I miss you terribly and since I can't tell you in person, I would just like to say here and now how much I love you and how you were my hero. You were always my protector and my defender, and one of my very best friends. If there is ANY consolation for me to have right now, it is the fact that you are watching over me now.

Love,
April

April Atkinson,sister