Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mario was my FTO on my cadet ride for daylight. We had such a good time, we went through so much stuff, it felt like a month stuffed into one day. He was very funny, and a terrific police officer. I think of him often, and miss him very much. I hope that one day his son looks me up, so I can tell him how one of the best days on the PD for me, was spent with his dad. I’ll never forget Mario, and I keep his memory alive by telling people the story of that one day we spent together. Rest in Paradise Devil Dog!

Motor Officer Steve Vaquera
SAPD

January 26, 2024

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 21, 2020

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 22, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 5, 2015

Heroes live forever, Detective Moreno, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of San Antonio and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 21, 2013

I didn't know you but it saddens me to know this happened to you. I share the same enthusiasm as you once did. You were dedicated to a good cause and for that you will always be remembered as honorable. Though I didn't know you I think of you frequently and how dangerous our line of work is. I pray for your family and that God will bless them. Evil never prevails and the most comforting thing to know is where you go when you pass on.

Officer Medlin
San Antonio Police Department

August 14, 2013

Rest in peace, Detective Moreno. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of San Antonio and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 21, 2012

You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones, guide them and protect them as they continue on their journey. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 21, 2012

Thinking of you again and your family today. Sometimes I wonder how does one go on but I know it does. Just know that I will never forget that day and how your passing effected me. As a former PD dispatcher and a wife of an officer I know the perils that are faced every day. Just wanted you to know you are never forgotten and will continue to visit. Officer Moreno you are missed

Michelle
Former PD dispatcher

August 22, 2012

We buried a sister-in-blue yesterday and we've been thinking about you. Please look after Officer Stephanie Brown for us, maybe you can be her FTO? Take care of yourselves and please continue to protect us from above. Miss you brother.

Det. Brian Belcher #2475
San Antonio PD

March 22, 2011

Thinking of you again today.

Michelle

Michelle
Former Dispatcher

October 5, 2010

Three years later you are still not forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary. Watch over us down here and keep us safe.

Sister in Blue
San Antonio PD

September 22, 2010

I was a responding officer at the apartment complex that day, will never forget it. My sadness for you and your family will forever linger in my heart. God bless and my prayers are with you and your family.

Sister in Blue
San Antonio PD

May 6, 2010

Det. Moreno,
Just thinking of you and your family today. I will never forget and hope that your family are doing well.

Michelle
Converse PD Dispatch

January 9, 2010

Another year has passed my dearest friend and still you remain in our hearts. Thank you for the memories.

Anonymous

September 21, 2009

Did not know you personally, but had passed you many times during shift change at the Cerntral Sub. I can't express the sadness still felt even after all this time. I hope your family knows that we are still praying for you, as well as them....rest in peace.

Fellow Officer
San Antonio PD

August 31, 2009

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones as they face this day. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 21, 2008

To the family and friends of Detective Mario Moreno and his fellow officers in the San Antonio Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Mario's memory on the first anniversary of the day Mario so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

Please know that the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement and police survivors will always be by your side on each step of the journey.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Detective Moreno gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 21, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

phyllis loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 21, 2008

Dearest Friend,
It is almost a year now and we still think of you. We remember the goodtimes and the laughs. You are deeply missed.

Officer

September 16, 2008

sigh. my dad was there i have met you before but we didnt really know each other. i wish we could have. my dad talked about you a lot saying o and then mario did this and that. so it was kinda like i knew you. u did a great thing. GOD BLESS YOU. THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVESES AND YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

jacque
my dad knew you

August 9, 2008

Detective Moreno, I have been in Law Enforcement for over 25 years. I recall the know proud I was when I was asked to become a member of our ROPE Unit, so I know how proud you were to be a part of the San Antonio Police Rope unit. Rest in peace, hero you will never be forgotten.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police

April 7, 2008

Officer Moreno, I did not have the honor of meeting you but we are brothers in blue. I wanted to take the time to say thank you for what you did.
Rest easy the section will keep working there way through the calls for service and I'm sure we will meet some day as the one constant to this thing is that we are all
"On The Way"

R. Contreras Jr. # 26 (Retired)
Waco Police Department

April 7, 2008

Mario,

It's been Several months since that fateful day. You put your life on the line for me and the rest of the team. I cant express the honor i feel having served with you and being with you 'til the end. I will forever hold you in my heart and be at your family's service. God Bless you and be with your family forever... Brian

Detective Brian Peters
San Antonio Police

February 4, 2008

Not a day does by that no one remembers you Mario. We will always miss you and we respect the sacrafices that you're brothers and sisters are making out their. Just please watch over them Mario and We Will Always Miss You!!!!

Tammy Beck

February 2, 2008

Old friend, just wanted to let you know we still think of you everyday. Miss you sir.

Police Officer

January 28, 2008