Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, July 6, 2001
Reflections for Officer Lois Marie Marrero
"To Serve and Protect" has been repeated in so many times on this site. In life that was how you lived. Yesterday, proved that is how you continue in spirit. I know my guardian angel was you. God Blessed You to Us. On this sixth anniversary I would like to express a very sincere "thank you" for being our friend in life and our guardian angel in spirit. You will never be forgotten, forever missed and loved by the three of us. Much love, Amanda, Ashley and Jerraine
July 6, 2007
Officer Marrero, I learned about you from your sister during the 2007 Police Unity Tour. I just wanted to let you know that I will never forget your sacrafice.
May God continue to grant you eternal peace.
Sgt J. A. Medina
Jacksonville Beach Police
June 7, 2007
Christmas 2000 ... Lois's words of encouragement to us on climbing the ladder, sitting on the roof top and stringing endless amounts of Christmas lights and rooftop decorations... "You can only fall as far as the ground, then the novelty is over"
In the five years since you've been gone, Ashley and I can not bring ourselves to climbing that ladder to put up the Christmas lights. Everything else (ground side) looks great :)
This was your favorite time to shine, Merry Christmas Lois.
We miss you, we love you, you are forever in our hearts.
Amanda, Ashley and Jerraine
December 20, 2006
Just thinking about you today.
July 6, 2006
Thinking of your friends and co-workers as your fifth anniversay passes. May God hold you in His hands and grant comfort and peace to those who knew what a special person you were.
Rest easy, your brothers and sisters will take it from here.
L Robertson
APD, LEO's Wife
July 6, 2006
May you Rest in Peace, M'arm and may Our Lord continue to strengthen and comfort your loved ones.
July 6, 2006
Rest in peace, Mam! You are not forgotten.
Police Officer
March 7, 2006
Officer Marrero, You are a hero and will never be forgotten God Bless you as you sleep in God's love and peace. Thank you for your hard work dedication and your sacrifice in protecting the citizens of Florida.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA> wife and mom of LEO
January 12, 2006
As a citizen of Tampa, I would like to say thank you for trying to protect us from the dangers that you see day to day.I know that Officers never get the recognition they deserve from the public until they lose their lives in the line of duty, but I say a prayer every time I see a patrol car enroute to a scene for their safe return.
K L Hutton
citizen
October 11, 2005
Officer Marrero's death was not in vain. It is how she lived that is a beacon for all of us to look towards. She dedicated her life to law enforcement and her life ended doing what she loved to do for 18 years. For some reason her tragic case rings so clearly in my mind. I was on duty that fateful day halfway across the State. I heard it on a local radio station. It made me realize that no matter how many years you have on "the job" that one bad day can end it all. While trying to make a difference in someones life I hope somehow you know you have.
Ofc. Scott D. Zane
Edgewood, FL Police Department
July 27, 2005
Officer Marrero,
Evil may take a life, but it can never extinguish a light. Everyday, your light burns bright among those who love you and miss you.
Thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and your sacrifice.
Rest in peace, 327.
Paul G.
Brother, William P. Davis, EOW 11/03/2003
July 21, 2005
We miss you ...
I can't believe how the actions of this day, four yrs ago, changed so many lives forever. Who would have known we'd all have to make our way in life without your smile and words of wisdom. I took you and Mikki always being across the street for granted.
The girls and I have moved from Tampa, as we return for medical appts for Amanda, we always visit you and leave beautiful flowers. I know we can still talk and you guide us in a less obvious way. All these yrs later, the tears and pain of losing you are just as hard as they were that morning.
We miss you so much, I know God has blessed your soul and you are safe. We will never forget you or Mikki, you both were the best friends we ever had.
Much love and respect ... Amanda, Ashley, and Jerraine
July 6, 2005
May we never forget this Warrior's sacrifice. On this anniversary May her Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends have Peace in their Hearts....Rest in Peace Blue Angel....
Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp PD Lewisburg, Pa.
July 5, 2005
may you find every lasting peace
captain r.r.ridenour
burns security
February 19, 2005
may you find every lasting peace
captain r.r.ridenour
burns security
February 19, 2005
Just an old timer from T.P.D. looking back on all the good times I've enjoyed while working at this department, there were some bad times, but luckily some of the memories you were a big part of were some of the best. You are missed.
Police OFFICER
Tampa Police Department
January 6, 2005
You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your bravery, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
July 13, 2004
As the third anniversary of this brave Warrior's death approaches, may We never forget her sacrifice...May God Grant her Family, Friends, and Fellow Officers, the Serenity to Accept the things they cannot change, Courage to Change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference...Rest in Peace Blue Angel...
Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept, Lewisburg, Pa.
July 2, 2004
I have been a Police Officer for nine years, 3 1/2 years with the Palmetto Police Department. I was at Officer Marrero's funeral and serve in the the Honor Guard detail. I did not know Officer Marrero, but I being a fellow Officer, I am proud to wear the Uniform as a Police Officer. I was in the Honor Guard detail at her Funeral and I am so proud of her self sacrifice and dedication. I carry her funeral card given to me at her funeral every night I work and I pray for Officers that have given the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless to you and your families. I wish the public could understand the sacrifices Officers make every day, when they patrol the streets and protect the citizens of every community they work in. I salute every Officer for their loyalty and dedication.
Officer David Filipiak
Palmetto Police Department
March 5, 2004
does seem possible that it has been over 2 years since this horrible tragedy ...
i was working that day in the dispatch center in polk county when we got the news we were all stunned and saddened
you have not been forgotten
to officers marrero's family god bless you and i hope you are standing strong
dispatcher
polk county sheriff's office
December 27, 2003
Officer Marrero you have not been forgotten...
S.R. #1222
HCPD, Texas
October 5, 2003
On behalf of the Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network, we would like to thank Officer Marrero for a job well done and to extend our sympathy to her family, friends and fellow Officers.
Officer Julie Schmidt
Kentucky Womens Law Enforcement Network
October 4, 2003
At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Tonight, July 6, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Officer Lois Marrero who died on this date two years ago.
When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.
Officer Marrero's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
07-05-03
Two years have passed, but your sacrafice has still not been forgotten. RIP
Deputy S. Cochran
Bradford County Sheriff's Office, Florida
May our loving God continue to keep and bless your family and loved ones.
Records Clerk Tammy Driver
Pinellas Co Sheriff's Office
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