Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, April 10, 2014
Reflections for Agent Mareli Alejandra Morales-Santiago
In peace my sister my prayers are with your family
Cpl.Mary VenRoy
Lake co
April 11, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the friends and family of agent Morales-Santiago. Rest in Peace Sister.
Correctional Systems Officer Luna
Federal Bureau of Prisons
April 11, 2014
Our prayers to her family and friends at her loss. Her 14 years of service was greatly appreciated no doubt and she will be missed. GOD be with her family and strengthen them trough this difficult time.
Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.
April 11, 2014
Rest in Peace Agent Morales-SAantiago. 10-42. May the blessings from God be with her family and Law Enforcement
Officers and Agents.
Det. JP McGrath(RETIRED)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY
April 11, 2014
A sad, but sincere thank you, Agent Morales-Santiago, for your many years of dedicated law enforcement service. May God bless and be with you, your loving family and those touched by your life, and the Puerto Rico Police Department. May you rest in heavenly peace.
Special Agent Charles McNichols [Ret]
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command [CID]
April 11, 2014
RIP agent Santiago. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your co-workers. God Bless.
Lt.Robert M.Petty (Retired)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.
April 11, 2014
r4.i.p. agent marielis morales-santiago
MICHAEL LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED
April 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Marielis Morales-Santiago. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Puerto Rico will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace .
May the children of Agent Marielis Morales-Santiago, know that her Mommy, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in her debt for all she has done for us. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.
Final Salute
VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
April 11, 2014
I am very sorry for your husband, 3 children, the rest of your family, and your agency.
Trooper Calvin Saletta
New York State Police
April 11, 2014
May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.
Patrol Officer (former)
Greeley Police Department
April 11, 2014
I am so sorry to learn the loss of a hero in Agent Mariellis Morales-Santiago. May the Lord bless and comfort her family, friends and peers.
JCOS TW Martinez
JJS/CYFD State of New Mexico
April 11, 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
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
April 11, 2014
May God keep the family and fellow Officers in His peace as they mourn their loved one.
chaplain Bill Roscoe
canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho
April 11, 2014
"Forever remembered, Forever missed" RIP Officer Morales...
S.O.S H Garcia
Federal Bureau of Prisons
April 11, 2014
God Bless you, your partner and your families. Things like this cannot be expected and the loss of your life is a loss for all law enforcement.
Descanse en paz, mi hermana y que Dios los bendiga.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
April 11, 2014
Agent Marielis Morales-Santiago 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. Marielis 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
April 11, 2014
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY DEAR FRIEND. YOU'LL BE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND IN MY THOUGHTS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY AND KINDNESS. YOU WERE A VERY GOOD OFFICER, CO-WORKER AND HUMAN BEING. I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU A LOT, HOW COULD THIS HAPPENED TO MY VERY BEST FRIEND.... THIS IS A NIGHTMARE AND I REALLY NEED TO WAKE UP!!
AGTE. GLORIVEE TORO
POLICIA DE PR, BEST FRIEND
April 11, 2014
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Morales-Santiago. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Puerto Rico Police Department.
Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service
April 11, 2014
Thank you for time of service.
I salute you and your family.
Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace Agent Morales-Santiago. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten. I was stationed in PR in the early 1990's and I loved the island.
OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace Agent Morales-Santiago!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers
April 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Agent Morales-Santiago's family and her Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.
Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY
April 11, 2014
Mis mas sentido pésame a los familiares, amigos y compañeros de trabajo de la Oficial Morales. Que descanse en paz.
Alguacil Ian Perez
Oficina del Alguacil General de PR
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace in the Arms of our Lord. May your family have peace knowing she is safe now.
Retired Chief Deputy
Mahoning County Sheriffs Office
April 11, 2014
Gracia por tus servicios y Dios bendiga a tus familiares.., Se que estarás cuidando de ellos desde el Cielo.. R.I.P
Agente José R. Meléndez Vélez
Policía de Puerto Rico, Div. Autopista Caguas
April 11, 2014
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