San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, November 20, 2016
Reflections for Detective Benjamin Edward Marconi
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Agent V - Retired Joseph "Tim" Reilly
TABC -TX STATE POLICE
November 22, 2016
My heart and prayers will be for his family In a world that obama created with no respect for authority I pray that Prsident Trump will be able to change this My son in law is a police officer and i pray every night for his safe return to his family
My God be withhis children as they try to put their lives back together without their day
barbara spinelli
November 22, 2016
I never had the privilege of meeting you Detective Marconi, but my heart aches for your loss. I want to thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. John 3:16
Daniel DeLa Rosa
A thankful citizen
November 22, 2016
"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
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 22, 2016
No words can express the pain in my heart. May God Bless your family. You served us well. Thank You!
Sue Shrum
LCCPAAA
November 21, 2016
My two sons work for the French Robertson Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Division and I have worked there as well. We as well not to long ago have lost a correction officer at the hand of of an inmate. Our hearts are still heavy with that and now are hearts are not only heavy with sorrow because of the U. S. Border Patrol Officer in El Paso, but as well as the officer in San Antonio. Our family has gotten together and had a prayer meeting for both officers as well as for all officers. My Gods wings wrap themselves around each one of you and protect you from all the scumbags and idiots on the streets and behind the grey walls.
Civilian Humberto Pina
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November 21, 2016
Ben was a fine man. Our family is honored to have been his friend.
Dale Tessman, civilian
November 21, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your Department, fellow officers and the family of Detective Marconi. We all have lost a brother officer. It seems that we are losing our brothers and sisters nearly every day. This must be stopped.
James Mccuen Retired (1966-1988)
Oakland California Police Department
November 21, 2016
There are no words to express how sad this story is to hear. This has got to stop. Peace to all officers and especially the Marconi family.
Civilian Candy Colton
November 21, 2016
This is senseless, sad and heartbreaking.
Rest in Peace Detective Marconi.
Thank you for your service.
My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
November 21, 2016
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
November 21, 2016
My very deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Detective Marconi, as well as his brothers and sisters with the San Antonio Police Department. May the Hounds of Hell forever pursue the coward who did this to you. Rest in Peace brother.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office
November 21, 2016
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your officer in the line of duty. We are witnessing the murders of our brother officers almost on a daily basis. My heart grieves for his fellow officers, friends and especially family. I have lost another brother.
James Mccuen Retired (1966-1988)
Oakland California Police Department
November 21, 2016
RIP my Brother, RIP.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
Your sacrifice was far too great.
Quinten Warren, Investigator
Alaska, Special Prosecutions, Medicaid Fraud
November 21, 2016
My Brother in Blue, your life and legacy will never go a day without having our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
God bless!
Det Reggie FREEMAN
San Antonio Police
Detective Reginald FREEMAN
San Antonio Police
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective Marconi. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at San Antonio Police Department.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
November 21, 2016
Rest I Peace. God be with your family during this time
Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point , Ga P.D.
November 21, 2016
May God bless the family and Dept. Rest in peace Brother.
Detective. (ret) Richard Killinger
Mid Cumberland Regional Police
November 21, 2016
Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless you Family and Friends.
Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD
November 21, 2016
Rest in peace my brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Senior Trooper William "Tally" Talamante
TEXAS DPS-HIGHWAY PATROL (LLANO)
November 21, 2016
To the family of Detective Benjamin Marconi, friends, Police Chief William McManus and the San Antonio Police Department.
You are lifted up in thoughts and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department NC
November 21, 2016
We will all miss your services and gratitude.
Field Agent
FBI
November 21, 2016
DET BENJAMIN MARCONI MAY YOU R.I.P.
MICHAEL D LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED
November 21, 2016
Godspeed, Detective Marconi, into the eternal peace that we do not get to know during our careers.
Jeremy Liebbe, MS
Detective Sergeant of Police (ret.)
Honorably Retired Texas Peace Officer
November 21, 2016
Prayers and love go out to you and family
Recruit Robert Ramirez
Los Angles County Sheriffs Department
November 21, 2016
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