Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Brother Marc! So Young! I trust God has something better for you to do. I wish we could have known each other.

Joe Fyffe Retired Pat. Indianapolis, IN
Currently Train CSI Public Agency Training Council

March 21, 2014

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Dake, Lt./IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

March 21, 2014

R.I.P. my brother.

Deputy H. King
Cook County Sheriff's Dept. Greater Chicago Area

March 21, 2014

Thank you for your time of service.

I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor Daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

March 21, 2014

St. Michael be with him now, his family and friends, and the Trinity University Police Department.

New York grievses.

Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport (ret.)

March 21, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

March 21, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland Couty Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 21, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Patrol Officer (former)
Greeley Police Department

March 21, 2014

RIP

Court Officer
MA Trial Court

March 21, 2014

May you rest in peace fellow officer, Thank you for your service, May your fellow officers find peace. and comfort in the days to come.

Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.

March 21, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Trinity University Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace Officer Kelley, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace, Officer Kelley. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Trinity University PD and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace. Bless you and thank you for your service.

God,
Give Officer Kelley's family and friends strength and guidence.

Peter Martinez
Kern Counry Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 21, 2014

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

March 21, 2014

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace Police Officer Marc Uland Kelley.
Our prayers are with family & friends.

SGT. RANDY KEENAN (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

March 21, 2014

Want to wish my former police dept my deepest condolences on the loss of one of our brothers and blue.

john varela
bexar county sheriffs office

March 21, 2014

Police Officer Marc Kelley rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Marc will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member
of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

March 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kelley's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

March 21, 2014

Police Officer Marc Uland Kelley,

When you made your decision to enter law enforcement some three years ago you became blessed:

For the Lord said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

When you responded to the fire alarm at Verna McLean Hall on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, you answered God's call to serve:

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV

As a result, your 41 year old body gave way as you sacrificed your life so that others might live and be protected:

And the Lord said, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ESV

I, along with your family, friends and comrades, will mourn your sacrifice and loss in the line of duty:

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 ESV

Now go! Rise up! And do battle against evil as an angel for the Lord!

In God's merciful love,

Pastor Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

March 21, 2014

Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May Gold bless and comfort your family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless You.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox
Arizona Department of Public Safety

March 21, 2014

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team texas

March 21, 2014

you are already missed and you will be remembered

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

March 21, 2014