Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the family of Officer Marin. May her soul rest peacefully in Heaven.

First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

June 27, 2018

Survivors of the Shield NYPD offers their condolences to the family , friends and co-workers of Officer Tawanna Martin. We honor her service and life . May she rest in The arms of angels.

SJ McCormack
Survivors of the Shield NYPD

June 27, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Martin. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

June 26, 2018

God with all of us . Ours jobs are hard and harderDOT OFFICER 'S . West palm beach WRC, Lox RP and Atlantic WRC . LT .K. Rutkowski . RIP

Lt. K .Rurkowski. In the line of duty
Dot 1

June 26, 2018

Rest in Peace Officer Marin. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

June 25, 2018

Thank you Correctional Officer Marin for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Florida. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my sister.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

June 25, 2018

Thank you for your service Ofc. Marin. May God comfort your family, co-workers, and friends during this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace.

God Bless

Sgt. Chris Dador
Lake County Sheriff's Office, IL

June 25, 2018

Rest in peace CO Martin, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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

June 25, 2018

WE PRAY FOR ALL GOD’S PEACE KEEPERS. WE, GOD’S PEACEKEEPERS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN.
ANGELS HAVE BEEN SENT TO AID AND COMFORT US. THE DARKNESS WILL NEVER OVERTAKE THE LIGHT. THE LIGHT WILL ALWAYS WIN AND OVERTAKE THE LIGHT.

CHIEF BRIAN HATFIELD
RETIRED/DISABLED

June 24, 2018

God Speed, Sister.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 24, 2018

Thank you. for your service, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. My Sincere Condolences to your family and Department. Your name is Sacred and Revered as is your Memory. Rest easy my Sister You have done the job that few can do. Again, Rest easy.

Former NYSDOCS CO JOE

June 23, 2018

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

June 22, 2018

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My prayers and condolences are with the family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you at this time. I didn't personally know Officer Tamara Marin one thing we had in common is we were both a part of the Corrections family. When we hear of the loss of one us it is felt greatly across the Department.

Lieutenant Renaira Young
MCIW

June 22, 2018

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 whose 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

June 21, 2018

Rest easy Sister. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

June 21, 2018

A corrections officer should be remembered not by how she died, but how she lived! A brave woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Florida Department of Corrections. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 21, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 21, 2018

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 21, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Correctional Officer Tawanna Marin during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Tawanna Marin.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

June 21, 2018

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Elected County Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff's Office. (Retired)

June 21, 2018

Rest in Paradise Sister. Prayers to your family and co-workers.

M/Sgt - retired Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

June 21, 2018

Rest in peace sister. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

June 21, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Marin. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Florida Department of Corrections.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

June 21, 2018

On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Officer Marin, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Florida Department of Corrections during this difficult time. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my sister. Please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. " Fidelis Ad Mortem " my sister, we have the watch from here.

Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

June 21, 2018

RIP Sister, We loved you but God loved you more.

Detective Darryl Davis
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office

June 21, 2018