Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

North Miami Pioneers Class of '83. I had the pleasure of knowing Marvin during our "younger years" as students at North Miami Senior High School. As I read the reflections of those who knew him later and most recently in life I am not suprised to learn he is thought of as a kind, humble, righteous person. A silent, yet strong leader who was always well liked. As a member of the Law Enforcement Family I extend heartfelt condolences to Marvin's wife, children and family. Go Pioneers!

Christina Reyes (Amanzio)
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 7, 2007

I ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING BROTHER MARVIN AT FAMILY FUNCTIONS,BUT THOSE TIMES WERE AND WILL BE TREASURED. I CAN ONLY SAY,THAT I HAVE MARVIN'S ENTIRE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS AND I'M HERE IF YOU NEED ME IN ANY WAY. AGIAN,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU,FOR HE IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL.

LYNUS RANKINS
FAMILY FRIEND

August 20, 2007

We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Deputy Scarlett. His many years of service to our profession are very much appreciated.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and colleagues. Rest peacefully as we will take it from here. Blessings.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,


Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 19, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and sibling officers of Deputy Scarlett. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

June 6, 2007

I had the opportunity to work with Deputy Scarlett at the Dade County Jail on the midnight shift. He was a good officer and a greater person. I want to say to his entire family that your loved one will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and kids, and I hope you take comfort in knowing that he ahs moved on to a better place.

Ofc. D. Dominguez
Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Departmentkynedfi

May 31, 2007

Dear Scarlett,
I am a High School friend and teamate who just heard this horrible news. God be with the Scarlett family during this difficult time. You will be sorely missed.

Steve Bachen
North Miami Class of '84

Steve Bachen
high school friend and teamate

May 30, 2007

To Marvin's family and friends:

"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Our prayer for you is that you find comfort and peace in Marvin's gift to life. His joy is fulfilled in his willing service to us all. May you come to love and appreciate the sacrifice that each of you have made for us all. May God bless and keep you during the time of your grief. Marvin is now resting from his labors and his works will follow him. Rev. 14:13
In His Love,
Rev. Reginald E. Knowles
THE ROCK Family Church

Ofc. R. E. Knowles, ret.
Metro-Dade Police

May 30, 2007

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department

May 30, 2007

On May 25 1978, I was born. On May 25, 2007 I had to burry a friend/brother of law. It has been four days since the funeral and it is still being talked about the MOST BEAUTIFUL ceremony for a law enforcement officer. I know Marvin's family absolutely adore him. Marvin, you made your brother proud of you. Lt. Benson said the best poem on your behalf. Maj. McBrayer and Cheif McCart expressed their deepest sympathy for not only the loss for Scarlett's home family but also His Law family. Scarlett, many people came to watch and be apart of your funeral. We made it AWESOME. I was HONORED to carry you to your final resting place and fold your service flag. Again thanks for many precious memories and you still owe me a fishing trip from when we rewired your boat. I will carry you on my shoulder from here on. Your family will be just fine.

Sergeant B. Guild
Henry County S.O

May 29, 2007

Walda & family,

There's no words that can relieve the pain you feel right now, but there is God. Trust in Him as His plans with Marvin are not finished, yet. The spirit goes on.
My deepest heartfelt condolences.

Angela Rosa

Angela Rosa
Miami-Dade Police Dept

May 29, 2007

I just wanted to let you all Deputy Scarlett was a great peace officer and friend to us all. I will keep his family in my prayers. You take care and rest in peace!

Deputy Parks
Henry County Sheriff's Office

May 28, 2007

My condolences to aunt Rose Scarlett and family. May God grant you all PEACE during this time of sudden loss.

Cynthia Beason
Mia-Dade PD

May 28, 2007

If I walk in the pathway of duty,
If I work till the close of the day;
I shall see the great King in His beauty,
When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

Shirley Key, Lt
Miami Dade Police Department

May 28, 2007

The world has lost a very valued person among the very valued persons in law enforcement and the world at large. He exhibited what an officer should be and what a gentleman should be. We, the human race, have lost greatness. My heart goes out to his wife and family.

Vincent C. McBee, Criminalist II
Miami-Dade Police Department

May 28, 2007

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

May 27, 2007

I worked with Ofc. Scarlett at the Main Jail in Miami, Florida on the 10th Floor. He always carried himself in a very professional manner and was well respected by the officers as well as the inmates. I myself just moved here to Henry County from Miami. I found out he was here from the tragic incident. To his wife and children my prays are with you and know that you are never alone. God Bless.

Officer C. Williams
Miami Dade Corrections

May 26, 2007

It was a magnificent funeral for a magnificent man. I hope we made you and yours proud.

Deputy Marc Johnson
Henry County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2007

Walda,

My prayers and sympathy always go out to the families of slain officers whether I know them or not because as an officer, your life becomes dependent on call to call.

Personally, I offer you and your family my deepest, heartfelt sympathy.

Virginia Martin

Ret. Lieutenant Virginia Martin
Metro-Dade Police Department

May 25, 2007

FAREWELL MY BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOURE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. FEW HAVE ANSWERED THE CALL TO DUTY AND I'M HONORED TO HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO SERVE WITH YOU. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEPUTY SCARLETT. HE WAS A PEACE OFFICER ON EARTH, HE WILL BE AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN.

OFC. ALTON P. MARTIN
MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 25, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Deputy Scarlett -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Scarlett -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 25, 2007

I will never forget our times in the "Rear Lobby" at the Dade County Jail. No matter how busy we were or how upsetting the work was, you always found a way to make the room brighter. For that, you will be deeply missed.

I am honored to have met you, to have worked with you and to have consider you my friend.

My prayers are with the Scarlett family. RIP Lawman

Detective Elio Garcia
Miami-Dade Police Department

May 25, 2007

DEPUTY SCARLETT WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. WE ARE ALL "BROTHERS IN ARMS" AND WE ALL STAND FOR COMMON GOALS "JUSTICE" AND "PRIDE". DEPUTY SCARLETT WAS ALL OF THESE THINGS AND I JUST THINK HE SHOULD BE CELEBRATED FOR THIS. I WAS HONERED TO BE ABLE TO GUARD HIS CASKET AND GIVE THE FINAL SALUTE HE DESREVES. HE DIED DOIN GHIS JOB AND THERE IS NO SHAME IN THAT. GOODBYE BROTHER I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. MAY GOD KEEP AND PROTECT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

DEPUTY JUSTIN BENEFIELD
HCSO//CO-WORKER

May 25, 2007

Deputy Scarlett thank you for your service.The H.C.S.O has lost a brother and a friend.You will not be forgotten,your memory will live in the hearts of many forever.It's because of men like you that it is such an honor to wear a gold star.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.R.I.P

DEPUTY B.GRICE 674
HENRY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

May 25, 2007

Godspeed Deputy Scarlett. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

May 25, 2007

To Marvin's Family,

I am so sorry about Marvin. I don't know your family, but I'm sure they are special. You see, I am Ed Jackson's Aunt, so I have known Marvin since he was about 13 or 14 years old, and I loved him as he was like another nephew to me. I remember picking him and Ed up from football practice at the boys club (this was before high school). He was always smiling and such a gentleman. Then when my mother was in the hospital, he and Ed would come to stay with her because she didn't like being alone. Sometimes they would bring their homework and stay until visiting hours were over and the nurses would have to ask them to leave. I asked him to ride with my daughter Teresa on the plane to Ed's wedding in Kentucky, because I knew she would be safe with him. She was only about 15 years old at the time. Marvin and Ed remained such good friends because they were so much alike - honest, dependable, sincere, and fun to be around. I truly love Marvin, just as I do my other nephews. I will never forget him as long as I live!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Lois Jackson Morgan

Mrs. Lois Jackson Morgan

May 24, 2007