Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I would just like to send my condolenses to the entire family of Officer Lois M. Marrero. I am a 17-year-old Canadian citizen who plans to become a Police Officer for the Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police in Ontario. It is unfortunate that officers continue to lose their lives in the line of duty - no doubt doing what they love to do. I heard about this incident on Canadian television and was outraged that such a senseless act took place.

I will keep Officer Marrero in my prayers along with other officers throughout the USA and Canada who continue to put their lives on the line for the safety of their country. I'm sure Officer Marrero will be missed by all who knew her and the reassurance that she is now in a better place is all that I can extend to all those hurt by the loss. This is a painful time -- as it is whenever any officer is killed -- and this officer, who was simply attempting to stop a burglary suspect, is a true HERO in BLUE.

The following is a poem:

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The Police
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I have been where you fear to be
I have seen what you fear to see
I have done what you fear to do
All these things, I have done for you.

I am the man you lean upon
The man you cast your scorn upon
The man you bring your troubles to
All of these men I've been to you.

The man you ask to stand apart
The man you feel should have no heart
The man you call "the man in blue"
But I'm just a man, just like you.

And through the years I've come to see
That I'm not what you ask of me
So take this badge and take this gun
Will you take it?...Will anyone?

And when you watch a person die
And hear a battered child cry
Then do you think that you can be
All these things you ask of me?

-Anonymous

I dedicate this to the sweet memory of Officer Lois M. Marrero and to all those men and women in blue who keep society in control so that we may all live in peace.

To you Officer Marrero - May God Bless You Always. Rest in Peace. You are truly a national HERO in BLUE. God Bless.

Jason Sorbara

this is a tragedy that someone protecting all of us can be killed by someone only thinking of himself. rest in peace

Chris Hollin
Clearwater Police Department

Lois we will miss you.My prayers go out to all of your family and friends.We as a department will carry on with you in mind.God Bless!!

MPO LM Christian
Tampa Police

thank you for your commitment to the community

correctional officer
D.O.C. Sumter boot camp

This officer was a true HERO. Those of us working big cities know it's thankless, but she did NOT die in vain.
God bless the family and department.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

Rest in Peace!

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

Officer Marrero's name will be read and the Florida State Flag posted during our May 14, 2002 Law Enforcement Memorial Service.

Chaplain Jim Powell
Oldham County PD - Kentucky

I WANT TO WISH THE FAMILY AND THE TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.I LIVE IN pASCO COUNTY BUT KNOW ALOT OF HCSO OFFICERS AND ANY AND ALL OFFICER ARE ONE BIG FAMILY. I TOO WANTED TO BE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT BUT A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT TOOK THAT FROM ME. SO I AM NOT GOING TO DO WHAT I PRAYED AND DREAMED FOR. AGAIN I AM SORRY

PAMELA FROST
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT OF FMU

Anonymous

As a former Reserve Officer for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office I share the saddness that all who have served and are serving at your loss. As a security officer, I have worked in Tampa,Fl during many events(sporting,concerts) and have the utmost respect for the Tampa Police Department. This officer is part of the Thin Blue Line that sepaerates us from evil. I say is because once one is a fellow officer that person remains one. Just like the U.S. Marines one a Marine always a Marine. Once a officer always a officer. Your sacrifice for freedom on U.S soil will not be for you are a solder in the battle against crime. As a retired Navy man i gve you the following wish. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWNG SEAS. May your sprit live on and find a great place to rest.

Security Officer Lytle
Contempory Security Service