Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had a wonderful experience at the Parent's Retreat and was able to meet so many great parents. I knew you were with me from the beginning because I found 31 cents at Metro Airport. The best experience of all was of course THE EDGE. I had asked you for the strength and courage to climb to the top and you heard my request because before I knew it, I was climbing the pole like a monkey. Actually, I felt like Whoopi Goldberg in the movie "Ghost" when Patrick Swazey's body went in her body. Kev, I know you were there with me because there is no way I could have done that course without you there to help me. I had no fear at all. It was such a wonderful RUSH. Thank you for watching over all of us and being our SPECIAL ANGEL. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Until we meet again. LOVE YOU MOM

October 14, 2004

Kevin,
Just writing to let you know I met your Mom at COPS Parent Retreat and she is such a wonderful Person. I hope you are as proud of her as she is of you. It takes a lot of courage to go to that 1st Retreat, after meeting your Mom, I can see that courage is not lacking in your family. Kevin I didn't get to meet you, but in my heart I know you very well. I pray that God's Blessings are always on your family and that they will continue to have the courage to take that next step,whatever it may be.
Until we meet in person, Iwalu (I will always love U).

Patricia Carruth
Mother of Officer
Jeremy E. (Jay) Carruth
Alexandria, La. PD - SRT
EOW 2/20/03

Patricia Carruth

October 11, 2004

Dont forget...he's leaving the door cracked for you in Florida...just remember, it's not the closet! We will tell Nino HI too....I know you will be with us just like I knew you wouldnt miss Vegas! Im so glad we got to Disney before you left us...the memories are flooding back with a bitter sweet feeling...We were so happy then....little did we know that 8 months later our lives would be changed forever...but no one can take away the memories...
I love you always and miss you terribly...

September 30, 2004

I have seen that you are still and always will be an important part of the Team. You are with each and every member, active and retired.
NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Please be a source of guidance and strength - keeping your brothers and sisters safe as they, so selflessly, protect us in the worst situations just as you did. They all miss you so much!

187 INDIVIDUALS
30 YEARS
ONE TEAM

September 22, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans PD, Retired

September 15, 2004

To the family of Kevin,I want to send my condolence's on the loss of a Brave and honored trooper of this state. The loss of a brother Law Enforcement Officer is painful for us still fortunate to be serving.REST IN PEASE FELLOW TROOPER. MAY GOD BE YOU,YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Ronald A Baughman 1
Allegan County Sheriffs Department

September 7, 2004

The 1st Annual Marshall Run was such a great tribute to you. Fitting that Mark (11th overall) and Di won 1st place in their age group. They are the best friends we could ever have. Samantha told me you said he would get a trophy. Pat won the Police Officer's division, lots of the guys were there running also. Rob, Shelley, Julia, John, Baby Jack, Luke Marshall, Jen, Amy, Allen,Alison, UB & AB all entered too...you would have been proud of all of them. I know you were there with us. Sweeney has done an amazing job with everything- how does he do it? He is continuously keeping your memory alive with so many events and chances for family and friends to get together to remember you and doing so much for the kids to remember their Daddy's career. What a great friend & co-worker you had in him. As great as it was to see the overwhelming support we always receive (115people entered)it's hard to think, like someone said, that we wouldnt be doing this if you were still here. I miss you so much, there is a constant pain in my heart. But one thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have the support of family and friends that love and miss you also. The guys, their families and I went to your park - Marshall Memorial Park - after the Run. It is so beautiful - everyone has done a great job. What a wonderful place to remember you.
I love you forever - "very much too!"

September 5, 2004

I won your race today in our age group...Di won for her age group as well! I left it all on the table...did you hear me asking for strength up that dang hill? It was a beautiful race; Di won her age group as well. I'm sitting at your house right now just wishing that you could spend it with all of us...we are watching old videos of our vacations.

Anyway, we miss you and love you so much.

September 4, 2004

Your "brother from the other mother" is hurting badly. Please help to comfort him. He is so lonely without you here, as I am. You are always, always in my heart and NEVER very far from my thoughts. I miss you so very much.......

September 4, 2004

Trooper Marshall,

I felt compelled to leave a reflection even though I did not know you personally. I went to high school with Angie, and received an alumnae newsletter yesterday in which your name was listed "In Memoriam." A friend told me about this wonderful website where we could honor fallen officers and I felt it was appropriate to do so for you.

My father was a Detroit Police Officer for over 30 years and I am well aware of the risks that officers like you take every single day. I am so thankful for you and for all the dedicated officers who help keep our cities safe.

Angie, your children, and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 2, 2004

Well, our babies are both in school now. I cant believe how big they are getting - every day I see more and more of you in them - I am so thankful for that. They know that their Daddy is so proud of them and loves them very much! We talk about you every day and hope you hear our prayers each night. Of course, you know that Danielle gave me a run for my money again (is this going to be the beginning of a long road? she has your drama - ha,ha)- I know what you were saying as she went, rather when I dragged her unwillingly crying on to that bus. Anthony is too big for all that fuss and when I made him sit with her he demanded that I 'just drive her to school'. Yet she rode the bus and ended up loving it. Anthony doesnt think 1st grade is very hard and Danielle has half the neighborhood kids in her class. Now, what do I do with all this free time? Our summer went by so fast. We had great vacations with our family and friends. But ever present was the reminder that you are not with us. I miss you more than you can imagine. I know you got my other reflection that I left in July though by some weird turn it was in the batch of postings that ODMP lost....sorry I cant re-post it....I know you know....maybe it was meant to be between us only.
I love you with all my heart and soul forever and I miss you every second of every day!

August 31, 2004

Kevin,
I think I got the message. Hope you can help me on this one!

August 18, 2004

Marsh,

We just got back from Gladwin. There were 19 of us (9 adults, 10 children) all together. Mark, Rob, Paul and I had a spirited boat conversation (you would have been proud) late into the night. As usual, the evening ended with no fish to report. All in all, it was a fun couple days but it just wasn't the same. We'll be back, though, because the memories we shared about you with each other help us heal and are what makes 'up north' special and memorable.

Love,
John, Julia, Jack and Luke Marshall Koczara

August 12, 2004

Kev,
The park is beautiful! There is a stream running through it. It's so peaceful. The sign is gorgeous. Can't believe it's your name on it.... Everyone involved is doing a tremendous job (especially Linda). I know you'd be over-whelmed by it all, yet SO proud. I miss you so very much.... Keep watching over all of your comrades and all of us.
S.

August 9, 2004

Every time I visit your memorial page the tears flow and I didn't even know you. There is no doubt in my mind, after reading all of the beautiful tributes here to your life, that you were a dedicated and highly respected and loved man. I cannot stop thinking about you or the others that have died senselessly. Rest peacefully in God's hands and keep watch over the men and women serving here on earth. God bless you Kevin, and your family and friends.

Up North Michigan

July 28, 2004

God I miss you so much Kevin. Your one year has been really really tough. I thought that some of the pain was suppose to go away, but everyday I think about you and can't believe you are gone. Tonight has been especially rough, so I had to write to you. It's been a year and it still feels like you were just taken from us yesterday. Watch over us Kev, like you always do :)

Ashley

July 10, 2004

Kev-
I can't believe it's been a year. The park is coming along well, it's going to be such a great tribute to you, but we much rather have you here. I miss you so much and I think about you everyday. I've really missed you lately, your one year has been tough, but I know that you are still here with all of us. I hope you know how much you mean to everyone, even the people that didn't know you all that well. I still look up to you to this day and I strive to be as good a trooper as you were. I continually pray for your family. I will always remember you 1529 and I miss you.

July 10, 2004

I'm glad We made it to the house. you definiting surrounded yourself with great people.
Your wife's amazing.
Your kid's are beautiful. Looking at Anthony takes me back a long way. He's a carbon copy of the kid I met a long time ago. Aaron and Anthony get along great. Probably because Aaron didn't show up with his pool towel :)

I see your picture to start and end every day. That smirk I've seen a thousand times. It brings a smile to my face reminding me of all those wonderful times.

I'm sorry again for wasting those 4 years. The Avery's miss you.

Bill, Kim, Aaron, Allison

July 9, 2004

Kevin,
We met at your house yesterday to pay tribute to your life. We miss you and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We hope you continue to watch over us as we all know we have a special gurdian angel in you!

July 8, 2004

Kev,

The whole crew was together yesterday...I knew we would be. We shared a lot of good memories with you. I know you were there too. I can't believe it has been a year already. Time stood still yesterday. I know you are watching over all of us. Angie has been a rock. I believe she has pulled that strength from you. Keep giving us signs that you continue to be with all of us. We love and miss you terribly.

Jen Bareno

July 8, 2004

07/07/2004 - Remembering Kevin Marshall, who died one year ago in the line of duty. Thank you, Kevin, for your service. May God continue to comfort those you left behind, that they will find strength with each new day. I didn't know you personally, but I have a special place in my heart for the brave and courageous men and women that serve in law enforcement. God's peace be with you and your family. They are not alone in their suffering. You will forever be remembered.

Remembering Kevin
Michigan Resident

July 8, 2004

Kevin,
I think of your wife and kids today and everyday. Your wife has given me strength when I need it. Tragically she has become one of my best friends. We connect on a level very few can even begin to understand. She feels what I feel and I feel what she feels. It's a terrible bond but a treasured one. Please give her strength today and everyday that follows. Her pain is just as bad now as it was a year ago. Somehow help her through because your love will guide Angie, Anthony, and Danielle forever. I wish you all the peace possible but keep an eye on the people you left behind.
I love you Angie. Hold on to your memories and remember I am always here for you.
Love,
Katy Sherwood
Wife of Kevin Sherwood, EOW October 9, 2003.

July 8, 2004

Can't believe a year has gone by - we miss you so very much. "Up North" just isn't the same without you.
Forever in our hearts,

Mom, Dad and Alison

Mom, Dad, Alison

July 7, 2004

"To laugh often and love much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
And the affection of children;
To earn the approbation of honest critics
And endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;
To give one's self;
To leave the world a little better,
Whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch,
Or a redeemed social condition;
To have played and laughed with enthusiasm
And sung with exultation;
To know even one life has breathed easier
Because you have lived ...

This is to have suceeded."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kevin,
You succeeded in making this world a better place. You're not forgotten ...

July 7, 2004

July 7, 2004

Hey Marsh,

It's the 7th...I just wanted to say that we miss you and we're thinking about you...we think about you all the time. Sam and Joe have been saying that they can't wait to be in Heaven because they'll get to see you. I can't disagree with them.

Hey, we booked our Florida "vaca" this fall like we planned last year for our families. The condo sleeps eight...we'll leave the door cracked for you.

We love you,
Mark, Diane, Samantha, and Joe

July 7, 2004