Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While it is easy to forget most things that happened before 9-11, I will never forget the sacrifice you gave to the citizens of Washington, D.C. I remember 2001 as my first summer in the district and when I heard the news of your death I was horrified. Now, 3 years later every time I travel to the U St Station on the way to work I always think of you and the sacrifice you made. God Bless you and your family

Tim Jones (Civilian)
No Agency-Grateful D. C. Resident

June 30, 2004

Marlon, 2 years ago when i visited Dc for memorial week, one of your colleagues gave me a T shirt, It was a Tshirt with your name on it. I wear it with pride. It matters not that i am from another part of the world, we are brothers!.

I was at police week again this year(2004), and visited your department and station, YOU are certainly loved and remebered, stay safe patroling the great railroad in the sky.
Rich

Detective Rich JONES
Wiltshire Police, England UK

June 14, 2004

I am so glad I visited the site again today. I can't believe I did not see anything on the news that they finally convicted the murderer. It's been a long three years! Jen, your family is always in my thoughts when I look at my children and hope they understand what other officers have sacrificed. My husband and I took them to the vigil for the first time this year and showed them the pictures children have to leave on the wall for their parents ... instead of on the 'fridge where they belong. May god watch over your little ones. Take care, and stay strong!

Officer Crystal (Newcombe) Nosal
Arlington County Police Department

May 29, 2004

Marlon,
What wonderful news today. Jen called me with the sweet words of Guilty Guilty Guilty. It is about time that Justice is served. Now maybe Jen and the rest of the family can get some peace and closure to a long long waiting process. I have prayed and prayed for this outcome and God answers prayers. My prayers are always with your family and rest in peace knowing that your Justice has been served.

Tammy, Family friend

May 24, 2004

There are days that I still feel you with me and I expect you to come home and hold me... and then there are days that it feels like you have been gone forever.

We are in the middle of the trial and I can't beleive that this 'puke' and his lawyers and sit there and make faces like this whole thing is stupid. I'm not supposed to show any emotion but they can do whatever they like. I'm so sick of the whole thing. I really need your help. I know when I got run down with work I could always count on you to help me out and take care of the kids for me.

There are days that I just want to hid in my room but I just can't do that... Meghan would come in and get me! She is such an angel. And even though she only got to spend 19 days with you she knows you. She tells me that her Daddy is in her heart and in heaven. It's hard enough to go on with life without you but when I look at her and see all the things that she does it makes me miss you even more. The other day she woke me up saying the sun was open - time to get up! You should see her shake her little behind dancing and doing the hula hoop! She's got her Daddy's moves! Now that she getting older I tell her that I'll meet her in our dreams and we will have Daddy meet us there... and when she wakes up she will tell me about the park!

I miss you terribly.

Jennifer
Your loving wife

May 2, 2004

Marlon,
Wow your trial has finally begun, but I believe you already know this as I feel that you are keeping a steady watch over your family each and every moment. I believe that you are with Jennifer and the kids and making sure that everyone is safe through their travels. I am positive that this is finally the time we have all been waiting for. To put away your murderer. I believe that you played a role in stopping that car in Philly and showing everyone who your murderer was. Now it is time that he is put away forever. My prayers and thoughts are constantly with Your family and I will always do what I can for them. They are wonderful and I am glad to have them in my life. Let justice be served.

Tammy (Friend to family)

April 11, 2004

Marlon,

Wow, your wife is so wonderful. I hope you knew just what you had while you were here. I never got the pleasure to meet you, but then if I had I would never have met Jennifer. You died protecting the residents of DC and may they never forget. You sons are wonderful young men, and your daughter is beautiful. My daughter is 1 year older than her and the plan is for them to grow up knowing each other and being able to comfort each other as they grow in knowledge of just what they have missed. I know the trial is approaching for your murderer. God will bless and watch over Jennifer and I will be avl to talk to her at any time. She is a good friend that I will always treasure. God Bless,

Tammy

Tammy Jacobs (The Widow Jacobs)
Riverside PD, 13th club

January 12, 2004

I am saddened by our loss. Another fine Officer has been taken from us all.
He lived and died a hero.
My prayers are with all of the surviving family and friends.
You must survive and carry on his legacy. In you and through you, he will live forever.
You, as well as your hero, are in my heart and in my prayers...

Terry Macias, Retired
Cleveland, Ohio, Police Dept.

I had the fortune to meet Ofc.Morales last month while attending Law Enforcement Memorial week in DC. To his family and fellow officers, I pass on our condolences. Rest in peace brother

sgt john blair
taylor michigan pd

To the Morales family: Marlon was a bright spot in B section at NVCJA for our six months of training together during session 103. He gave his training his all and graduated proudly. I will always remember his smiling face, how hard he punched, how excited he was to become a cop, and how extremely excited he was to become a father again. His loss is deeply felt across all of the agencies in the Washington D.C. area. I am blessed to have known Marlon, even for a short time. Please accept my prayers and condolences.

Officer Jennifer Mogford
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department

Mrs. Morales,
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I, too, lost my husband to a senseless murder on 8-8-00. Like you I had a small son (17 months), and was pregnant with twins at the time. It breaks my heart to kow that my children will never know or remember their father, but I take comfort in the fact that at least they will never feel the pain that we have had to endure. Keep your husband's memory alive by telling stories and talking about him daily. By doing this we will be able to create wonderful "memories" for our children. God bless you and your family!

Michelle Stanze
St. Louis PD Widow

Michelle Stanze

To the Morales Family, there are no words that I could possibly say to help you through your grief. As a fellow classmate of Marlon's at the NVCJA 103rd, I can only say that we will all miss his friendly smile. Marlon was an exemplary person and will be deeply missed by us all. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Ofc Mindy Thompson
Arlington Co PD

To the Family, Friends and to the Metro Transit Police Dept.
My heart goes out to all, as just a month ago we lost one of our own. Time heals but we never forget. May Officer Morales rest in Peace with the rest of our Brothers and Sisters who have given their lives in the line of duty. "We will Never Forget" them. Rest in Peace Brother. And bring comfort to your loved ones!

Deputy Belia Fessenden #112
Pinal County S.O./Az

To the Family, Relatives, Friends, and Fellow Officers of Officer Marlon Morales,

We extend our sincere sympathy in the earthly loss of Officer Morales. Our prayer for you is that God's might arms of love and protection will surround you now in in the days to come.


In His Name,

Chaplain Jack h. Lanier, Jr.
Longview Police Department

Chaplain
Longview Police Department (TX)

Rest in peace my fellow Brother in Blue. You and your family are in our prayers.

Anonymous

I SEND THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED..

patrolman GREG MERCADO
ST. PAUL PD.

I'm friends with many metro transit Offciers in DC and I'm sure they are devistated by the senseless murder. May god bless you sir, your tour is over. Please watch over us now. your family will be watched over by the good lord.

Anonymous

I've learned HERO'S are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done,regardless of the consequences. At God's Speed...

The Armstrong Family
Colorado State Patrol

I joined the the MTPD in May 2000 with Officer Morales. I spent the last year together in training with him, and through out this time the class became very close. We have shared good times and bad times, deaths of parents and the birth of children. We now face the most difficult experience of being an officer, the death of one of our own! I think I can speak on behalf of Class 54 and say the Marlon was the true meaning of an officer. He dedicated his life to police work. I can't begin to imagine what his wife and children are going through. Please know that your extended police family is there to support you now, and will continue to be there in the future. Marlon may be physically gone but his spirit lives on in all of us, because he said "The class will always stay together!" I am proud to have known him, to call him a friend, and a commorade. Marlon you will never be forgotten, you and your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. God Bless.

Steve #433

Offier Steve Morrison
Metro Transit Police

To our brother in blue, may you rest in PEACE. My prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers.

Officer D. Johns
Decatur, GA Police Department

I want to be the first to say to the family and friends how truely sorry I was to read of this tragidy. I was just out to DC for police week and really liked the city. My husband was killed in the line of duty on 10-5-2000. Please send my wishes to the family and best of luck to you in the upcoming days.

Susan Matteson
widow of Bradley Matteson, EOW 10-5-2000
Fort Wayne Police Department

Susan Matteson

From a trainee in the No Va Criminal Justice Academy, session 104 to a graduate of session 103...

Deputy Robert D. Bennett
Loudoun County Sheriffs Office

I would like to express my sincere sympathy for the officers agency and family. We have just lost an officer in the line of duty one month ago and I know what you are feeling. Your department will be in our prayers.

Chief Danny Russ
Bladenboro Police Dept.

As I read of the lost of yet another peace officer,I was reminded of my trip several weeks ago to DC for the Law Enforcement Memorial service.I noticed many of the DC officers and the great job they did and how they treated fellow officers from all parts of the country. I may have seen Officer Morales during my four day stay , but now when I come to DC next year I will look for his name on the wall. May God be with his loved ones and comfort them and may they know that officers from all parts of America have them in thier thoughts and prayers.

Vice Detective
Asheville Police

Officer Morales, I don't personally know you but we patrol the same area of Washington D.C., 13th and U Streets N.W. You will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds. My family prays for you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my fellow brother.

"A Police Officer's Prayer"

When I am needed for duty God, and
someone has to call, give me strength to
save a life, or soften someone's fall.

If neighbors need a helping hand or
just a friendly pat, fill me heart
with love--so I can give them that.

God, stay by my side with your holy light
and guide my footsteps so I
do all things right.

I want to fill my calling and give the
best in me, to guard my every neighbor
and protect his property.

At the end of each day let me look back
and fined, that I fulfilled my job
proudly with a satisfied mind.

And if, according to my fate, I am to lose
my life; please bless with your
protecting hand my family.

~Unknown

Christopher S. Watkins
Metropolitan Police Department Washington D.C.