Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Memory of A Hero!

Born February 20, 1974 From his early days as a child at age 11 David clearly knew what his mission in life was, that of helping people in need. He began in 1985 as an Explorer in Post 525 with the Union City Volunteer Ambulance Corp. In 1990, while in his sophomore year of high school, David received his EMT Certification from the Bergen County EMS Training Academy and quickly entered into service with the Union City Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Having graduated from Hudson Catholic H.S. in 1992 David was hired as an EMT with the Jersey City Medical Center and took on simultaneous responsibilities as an EMT for UMDNJ through 1993. A burning desire to do more led David to receive an Associates Degree in ParaMedicine from UMDNJ in 1994, and was subsequently hired as a Paramedic with the Jersey City Medical Center, his MICP#1889. Recognizing David's superior talent and leadership skills UMDNJ elevated him to Ride Master of the UMDNJ EMS Bike Team in 1995 where he served through 1999. Success waits for no one and David was clearly on that path as he began to pursue studies in Sports Medicine at Kean University. In 1998 he was promoted to Tour Chief of the Jersey City Medical Center in charge of Emergency Services. That same year he was also made a member of the NJSEA Meadowlands Arena as a Team Paramedic. Having aided and saved numerous lives in medical crisis, David understood his calling and what it meant to be of "Service."

David embraced his calling willingly, wholeheartedly, and humbly. He did not know where his path in life would lead, but, as a man of strong faith and trust in God, and with the love and support of his family, he was able to forge ahead on the journey of life. His desire to provide for his family and to be of service to his community, led David on August 7, 2000 to take his rightful place among the ranks of the one of the Nation's best police department, that of the Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey, his Badge #834. What was sure to have been a stellar career, was cut short on a fateful Tuesday on September 11, 2001.

David left this world committed and true to his mission and vocation, and we know he lived out that vocation up through the final moments of his young life, having saved 2 fellow comrades of the PA Police among them two superior officers; and a 3rd civilian security guard. David, as strong and kingly as his name implies, took charge and led them all to safety. He could have saved himself, but bearing witness to the Gospel message that of, "No Greater Love is there than this, than to lay down one's life for a friend," David heard the voice of God calling in the pain and suffering of those in need, and his response was simply "Here I am Lord." And David went home.

"WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!WELL DONE!"
short on a fateful Tuesday on September 11, 2001.

David is survived by his parents,his sister and brother-in-law, Grandmother, Grandfather, Great Aunt; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Godson , and an abundance of extended family and friends, and girlfriend.

You will Forever Live in our Hearts and Memories.

Uncle, Eddie Marrero
Family

Your death will be avenged and your heroism, bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten!

We are so proud of the courage and dedication you displayed throughout your life. May God keep you close to His heart. Till we meet again, with all our hearts, Uncle Will, Aunt Sandy, and your cousins, Jessica & Sara.

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

Anonymous

God I don't know what to say. I intend to post this message for each and everyone of you heroes so Officer, Detective, Agent, Whatever,... I thank you. You swore to serve and to protect. Well your days of protecting us are over. But you will forever be in service. Your eternal service... the inspiration you and your fellow bothers and sisters have re-enforced in my heart, will live so long as I do. Though I will not always carry your name in the front of my mind, not in my duties as a soldier or as the police officer I plan to become when I get home, I will still always carry with me the knowledge of your sacrifice... of your heroism, of your selflessness... I will carry a samll piece of you everywhere I go. Be it with an M-16 in my hands in a strange land, or a badge on my chest in my own back yard... long after the flags come down and the nation carries on... until the day I die... you will continue to serve... as my inspiration. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your agency. God bless FDNY. God bless all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines. God bless New York City. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Thank you my brothers and sisters. I love you.