Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Marshall, i'm sorry for what happened to you on that day 22 years ago, as your death was cruel, and it was unneccessary, as it should've never happened. The actions that man did to you that day was vile, and it was more than evil, and i believe that had the officers there returned gunfire and took down that piece of garbage, it would've been taken care of more than sooner. But thankfully, you were avenged in death, as your brothers in blue executed him some time later as he tried to take their lives, but as it turned out, karma reached him in the end as he got what he deserved. It never made sense to me, and it probably never will, on the fact that people murder police simply due to the fact that they can't accept responsibility for their actions, or because they're so filled with anger and despair that they think it's right to take it out on law enforcement. In the end, those who kill police are corrupted to the core, and that their hearts are hardened to the point of no return. What disgusts me is the fact that not only was a Trooper taken that day, but a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and a soldier in blue who was protecting and serving the people of Michigan. It's terrible to know that your children unfortunately had to grow up without a father in their lives, and your wife had to sleep alone for the rest of her life, knowing that a good man in law enforcement was taken away that day, and a man who was just more than just a man behind a badge and hat. Though it's been well over 20 years, i'm sure your children have grown up to learn about who their father was, and to know that their father was a man who woke up everyday and faced danger head-on while providing for his family, and that they carry you in their hearts each day as they progress and do great things in life. Another thing i'd like to mention is that you spent nearly 10 years in law enforcement and as a trooper, which is an accomplishment that some people don't have, considering that not only becoming an officer in itself is a difficult and challenging thing to do, but to keep going for almost 10 years says alot, meaning that you were dedicated to the public and protecting others who couldn't defend themselves. You were a sheepdog to those in need, and you were a warrior that ensured the public's safety and made sure that those on the streets could go home safely each day knowing you're protecting them and preventing evil from reaching them. I think that despite it being a long time since you passed, i'd like to believe that your impact is still felt even today, and that people who learn about you and the things you did add onto how many people will remember you and keep your memory alive, and some may even take inspiration from you and wanna be like you. As for the person that took your life however, just know that they're receiving their punishment in the afterlife as we speak. Those who kill police think that they can get away with it, but in reality, Police are God's soldiers sent on earth to protect and serve, and show them what it means to serve and protect. On top of that, taking away a police officer of any type comes with a penalty, it being death, as Karma and judgement day comes to those who harm or kill Police. Although i personally don't wish death on people, but for cases like these where the suspects hide in rooms and be cowardly and have the audacity to harm an officer, i can say that crazy people like that deserve to be put down, because you can't fix what's already been broken or corrupt, and the suspect in this case was that exact example. I think that on a positive side, you knew that each day when you got ready for work, you would face danger. And by knowing this, you didn't allow fear to consume you or stop you from protecting and serving, as you had a different level of determination to keep the streets and communities clean. Although i personally never met you or knew you since you died a few years before i was born, i think that you were somebody that demonstrated what it meant to not let fear or doubt stop you from going in the line of danger, considering that even in your last moments, you fought till the very end, and if that doesn't tell people how brave you were, i don't know what will considering you fought death till the end and refused to give up. Considering i have a few people from Michigan that were around at the time of your death, i'd like to personally salute you, knowing that you protected people even like some of my family from danger, as you have more of my respect for that as you really were one-of-a-kind, and there isn't many people like you in the world that are as brave and fearless like you. I'm sure as of now your children have grown up and moved on to do wonderful things in life to honor you, and that they carry your legacy with you in their hearts, and that they know that a hero raised them at one point in their lives. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service will forever be cherished, and that no matter how much time passes, you will still be remembered and others will learn about your story and who you were as a Trooper and a man. For your killer however, He's currently rotting in hell, and that he has gotten his punishment for taking away one of God's soldiers, and that your killer will never ever hurt anybody again, as he was thankfully put down like the dog that he was. Just know that no matter what happens, as long as your name is said and you're remebered and that those like me who aren't in Law Enforcement keep your name and memory alive, you aren't truly dead nor forgotten, as those who don't let any danger reach their communites and try and tear it apart shall be remembered, and that they should be remembered not by how they died, but by how they lived and protected and served the people they once knew. Rest Well Mr. Marshall

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

July 17, 2025

So proud to have known you Kevin, RIP! Never forgotten!!!

Ret Sgt. Mys
Michigan State Police

July 7, 2025

Rest easy brother. You are with us every day.
Thank you for watching over us.

Leo
MSP

July 7, 2025

Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];

"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv.
Ordained/Licensed Independent WCM Clergy (06/01/2020)
I'M PRAYING MINISTRY: Devoted to Intercessory Prayer and God's Word
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Member: National Certified Chaplains Association (NCCA)
Member: National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

July 5, 2025

God bless brother. You will never be forgotten.

MSP EST Retired
MSP Retired

July 7, 2024

Rest easy Guardian, you are with us every day, on every call.
Thank you for watching over us!

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2024

Hi Kev,

I thought of you today and I can't believe it's been 20+ years. I still remember playing basketball with you and all the guys. I remember your dad coaching us like it was yesterday.

Thank you for your service and God bless

Todd
friend

May 10, 2024

Kevin, thank you for watching over all of us! We miss you every day. You are with us on every call.
I attended the 9th basic school graduation with my son in 2006, he was 3 at that time. We went to the Fallen Trooper Memorial and paid our respects to you and many others.
We were sitting on the bench reflecting and he asked me “What is this place dad?” I told him “This is where all of our hero’s are at.“ He looked around for a minute and then said “Are you here dad ?” Not wanting to go into great detail and with many more years to go in the MSP I told him,
“No, not yet”
Rest easy Brother!

Leo
MSP

July 7, 2023

Kevin, thank you for watching over all of us! We miss you every day. You are with us on every call.
I attended the 9th basic school graduation with my son in 2006, he was 3 at that time. We went to the Fallen Trooper Memorial and paid our respects to you and many others.
We were sitting on the bench reflecting and he asked me “What is this place dad?” I told him “This is where all of our hero’s are at.“ He looked around for a minute and then said “Are you here dad ?” Not wanting to go into great detail and with many more years to go in the MSP I told him,
“No, not yet”
Rest easy Brother!

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2023

19 yrs ago and it still is clear as day! Miss you Brother in Blue!

Sgt Linda A. Mys
Michigan State Police

July 7, 2022

Thank you for watching over all of us brother! You are with us every day on every call! The 14th Basic School has graduated and they are on the Team. Please pay extra attention to them for a while. Thank you for saving me at that match last year. That could have only been you.
Know that you are missed and remembered!
Rest easy Brother!

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2022

Thank you for watching over all of us brother! You are with us every day on every call! The 14th Basic School has graduated and they are on the Team. Please pay extra attention to them for a while. Thank you for saving me at that match last year. That could have only been you.
Know that you are missed and remembered!
Rest easy Brother!

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2022

Kevin, thank you for watching over all of us sir! You are always with us,
every day on every call.
Rest easy brother

Leo
MSP

July 7, 2021

I still miss you laughter, quick responses when joking around and your friendship. To think that you could be retiring this year weighs on me. You will never be forgotten Kevin. RIP my Brother in Blue.

Ret Sgt
Michigan State Police

August 26, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

July 7, 2020

Thanks for watching over us Sir.
You are with us every day!
Rest easy Brother

Leo
MSP

July 7, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 7, 2020

17 years and you are missed and remembered so fondly by so many like it was just yesterday. We got our 25 years in and many have retired. For those that remain they serve in your memory and we’ll ever forget the sacrifice!!

Fitz
111th

July 7, 2020

Thanks for watching over us Sir.
You are with us every day!
Rest easy Brother

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Marshall.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2020

I know Kevin is in the company of our God and his spirit is alive in our lives.He inspires us to serve our fellow citizens with kindness and compassion.We miss you!

Daniel C Goeddeke
Friend of family and former neighbor

July 7, 2019

Kevin, thank you for watching over us sir. We miss you.
Rest easy brother!
You are always with us

LEO
MSP

July 6, 2019

Sitting here in Oregon enjoying a cup of coffee in my law inforcement torch run cup for special Olympics in memory of Kevin. Today I researched his name. Thank you for service and life and I thank his family for their sacrifice. My son was sent this mug and other things from Michigan at the Idaho nationals were held years ago. Thank you!!

Debbie from Oregon, PSW
Eastern Oregon Supports

August 18, 2018

Thank you for watching over us brother. The new guys are doing great and getting better every day. Whiskey for your men and beer for their horses!
Rest Easy Sir

Leo
MSP

July 6, 2018

I will be honoring Kevin during my 2018 Run Across Michigan. Thank you for your service Kevin.

Matt Garbarino
Kent County Sheriff Office - Traffic Squad

January 17, 2018