Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 2, 2010

To the family and friends of Officer Chris Marano and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Chris was tragically killed.

To Officer Marano's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Chris gave to his community and the citizens of Arizona, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 17, 2009.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 30, 2009

Rest in peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

December 30, 2009

Officer Marano, may you rest in peace in the bosom of our Lord and Savior. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and daughters.

Mrs. Marano, my husband died in the line of duty in a very very simular situation on 9-12-05. I know first hand the pain and trauma it causes, but even I can't know how you feel. Lean on Jesus for your comfort. Your husband is in His hands and so are you and your girls. Be blessed my sister.

Mrs. Angela Carthron
surviving spouse of Cpl. Mark Wesley Carthron

December 30, 2009

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson parish Sheriff's Office

December 29, 2009

Thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family.

Special Agent
FBI

December 28, 2009

On behalf of the 5,786 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Marano’s family as well as the members of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

December 28, 2009

Rest is peace Officer Marano, my sincere condolences to your family. I know you will be sorely missed by your department. Sounds like you were doing great. I am sure you are now patrolling the streets of gold. God speed. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICH

December 28, 2009

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.~ John 15:13 Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Trooper Roberson
Wyoming Highway Patrol

December 27, 2009

God speed Sir. Your Husband and Daddy was an American Hero that did a job most are scared to do. He is in Paradise now waiting for the rest of us.

K-9 Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 27, 2009

Never forgotten brother!!

Corporal Chris D Williams
Rocky Mount Police Department (NC)

December 26, 2009

Hey Bro,

Just had a minute while I sit here at work checking my email and wanted to stop by and say hi and Merry Christmas. The service the other day was beautiful dude; the turn out and out pouring of support from the community was awesome. Several of the Old Crew came out for Tuesday and Wednesday to be there for you and the family. It was great having everyone there for each other. God knows we needed the support. Well, I'm gonna get back to at least TRYING to look busy LOL. I miss you Bro, Rest Easy until we meet again.

~Matt

Officer Matthew Catherwood
Bethesda, MD

December 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Ofc. Marano. May you try and find healing during this dark time.
May Ofc. Marano rest in peace.

Ofc. L. Kunz
University of Arizona Police Dept.

December 25, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Marano, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

December 25, 2009

Rest in Peace and God Bless you.

Sgt Bassano
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

December 25, 2009

Prayers and condolences, may you rest in peace, god bless.

PO Best - 10000
LVMPD - Las Vegas, NV

December 24, 2009

Rest in peace brother. Justice will ber served on this coward woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the entire state of Arizona brothers and sisters in blue. God Speed.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

December 24, 2009

RIP Brother look over us and keep us safe.

God bless you and your family, you have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Trooper First Class
PA State Police/Tri State Troopers

December 24, 2009

I am sure you will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers for your immediate family as well as your law enforcement family. God Bless.

Anonymous

December 24, 2009

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Marano during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

December 24, 2009

Officer Marano, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

You Wife, Children and the Arizona DPS will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

December 23, 2009

My prayers are with the family and Arizona D.P.S. To Officer Marano, you will never be forgotten. Keep watch over those of us who still serve. I imagine even in heaven you will still want to serve with us.

Officer Silva
Dewey P.D. Oklahoma

December 23, 2009

Today, family, friends, fellow officers and many caring citizens will honor your service and sacrifice. Thank you for paying the ultimate price Officer Marano. May your family be richly blessed.

Cheryl
Survivor

December 23, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

December 23, 2009

Officer Chris Marano, Sir, you have served society with the highest sense of Integrity and unselfishness, so now God shall welcome you to the heavens above and extend to you..."Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant". Thanks for giving your all, and I extend my sincere and deep condolences to your precious family, and comrades of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, as I share in the sympathy of losing you and all that you did while serving as one of Gods Chosen Servants...willed to the preservation of life and property. We'll take over from here and await the time when we also shall join you in the satin pillars in the sky.

Sincerely, Michael R. Powell/State of Arkansas

Isaiah 57
1 Good people pass away;
the godly often die before their time.
But no one seems to care or wonder why.
No one seems to understand
that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
2 For those who follow godly paths
will rest in peace when they die.

State Police Instructor, Mike Powell
State of Arkansas

December 22, 2009