Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Abel, Scott and Arlie will all be greatly missed. I remember them from years in the ER at MCH in Odessa. My thoughts and prayers are with OPD family and friends in my home town suffering through this tragic loss. Abel served the community in the most honorable way possible and I am thankful for his dedication and service. He will be missed.

Shaun M. Scott RN EMTP
CareFlite (Dallas)

September 14, 2007

God Bless Corporal Marquez and his family. Please stay strong for one another - keep Abel alive through the many wonderful memories you have made together. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless.

LEO Wife
Howell, NJ

September 14, 2007

Rest in Peace.........

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

September 14, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Abel Marquez, and the Odessa P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Corporal Marquez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 14, 2007

Thank you for your dedication, bravery and service to the City of Odessa.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

September 14, 2007

Cpl Marquez
Thank you for your service and from heaven watch over the rest us on the job. While on your new beat in heaven say hello to my future son in-law Josh Norris (EOW July 5th 2007). Rest in Peace my brother.

To the family and Odessa Police Department
Remember the time you had with this hero when he was with you. There are few that will take up the call to stand between the weak and a criminal, those that do are men and women of honor and is a true calling from god. The next few days your heart will break a thousand time again, but do not dwell on the day that took your love one, but the days that you heard his laughter, those strange little things that reminds you of him. Those are the days that will help you in this dark time and he will always live on with your family and family of police officers. He will always be near and watching over you, he will be that light wind that touches your cheek when you shed tears, that warm feeling of a embrace when no one is near. Your family will be in my families prayers and will ask to give you the strength to heal, but never forget him. To the Odessa Police Department, you have suffer a great lost, but remember like the rest of you, he was doing a job that he loved. My prayers are with you also and your beat will never feel same without them, but carry on the fight in their name.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 14, 2007

Corporal Marquez,
Your bravery and selfless dedication to law enforcement will forever be remembered. Thank you for serving the great state of Texas.

Pennsylvania citizen

September 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. Rest now my brother your watch is over. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

September 14, 2007

You will forever be young and walk beside your lord in heaven. Know that St. Michaels will protect your family in this time of need, and all of the Officers who were taken to soon from this planet.

Retired Captian
Oklahoma

September 14, 2007

God speed my brother..... We have the watch now...

Deputy Brooke 769A
Carroll County Sheriff, MO.

September 14, 2007

God bless them. Our support to all the family and friends.

Det. Johan Dekker
Police Gooi en Vechtstreek Holland

September 14, 2007

"A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger."

While this quote describes all law enforcement, it is particularly appropriate here. These warriors ran to the sounds of battle while others ran away. They are true heroes and I honor them for their lives and their sacrifice.

Sgt. T. E. Murphy
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

September 14, 2007

You fought a good fight. Rest now, you and your fellow brothers will not be forgotten. May god bless you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your agency at this very difficult time and those to come. Your sacrafices will not be forgotten.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN

September 14, 2007

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Deputy Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

September 14, 2007

I know, first hand, that people in a coma can hear us speaking to them. Officer Marquez was in a coma four days. His family can rest assured, he heard you while he was able. He knew you were there. He recognized your voices and the feel of your presence in his room.
My prayers are with you.
YSIC,
Mary

Mary
citizen

September 13, 2007

It is overwhelming to see three officers from the Odessa Police Department here. I pray that your family and fellow officers find strength through your community during this terrible time.

Christina Gernale
Sister Patrolman Conrad Gernale EOW 9/6/02

September 13, 2007

I pray for you and your family. I regret to say I have seen several Officers on my Department killed, including some close friends.

May God bless you and your family.

I am with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in Missouri, and wanted to say that May you rest in peace.

PO Michael Ehnes DSN 5628
SLMPD

September 13, 2007

Rest in peace Corporal Marquez. I will keep your family, friends, and the Odessa Police Department in my prayers.

Kelly
Daughter of a police officer

September 13, 2007

A person who always had an infectious smile! Able had a smile that when you saw it you would just light up. Seeing him smiling, gave several who thought it was impossible to smile, he lent them one of his own. He was always very kind, and had a personality that would put people at ease even in the most terrible situations. Able had widsom to share with the young people of this fine city of Odessa, and share it he did. Not all of the time were the younsters of this great city, willing to listen to Able, however he always tried to impart his wisdom to make them a better person.
He was one of Odessa's finest, and he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, my friend......... 10-42 Cpl. Able Marquez...... E.O.W. 9/12/2007
GodSpeed Able...... Until We Meet Again!

Appreciative Odessa Resident

September 13, 2007

REST IN PEACE WITH YOU BROTHER OFFICERS , I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES........MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR DEPARTMENT THEY HAVE LOST , SOME HEROS

P/O
PHILA PD

September 13, 2007

What a horrific time for the Odessa P.D., and all of the friends and family. 3 great officers taken from us. You fought until you couldn't anymore, and you still stand by your partners in Heaven. Officer Marquez, may God Bless your children and family. Law Enforcement runs in the Marquez Blood and for that sir we are grateful. We will all keep you and your family in our prayers. Your children will always be proud of their dad the "Hero".

Reserve Deputy V. Balderaz
Reeves County Sheriff's Dept.

September 13, 2007

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 13, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

September 13, 2007

My prayers are with the Odessa Police Dept. It is sad and tragic to lose an officer, but to lose three at the same time is heart breaking. I have no doubt in my mind these officers are patrolling the streets of heaven and watching over us all. May you rest in peace. God Bless you all.

Trooper Morgan
Tennessee Dept. of Safety

September 13, 2007

My prayers are with the Odessa Police Dept. It is sad and tragic to lose an officer, but to lose three at the same time is heart breaking. I have no doubt in my mind these officers are patrolling the streets of heaven and watching over us all. May you rest in peace. God Bless you all.

Trooper Morgan
Tennessee Dept. of Safety

September 13, 2007