Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, November 28, 1921
Reflections for Officer Richard Roy Marler
Dear Great Grandpa Richard Roy Marler,
Your name is one of several Richard Roy Marler's throughout the centuries, from what I understand. Your son, my grandfather, was named, Richard Roy Marler, Jr., and you would be proud to know, his son, my father was named Richard Roy Marler, as well.
Your son (My Grandfather) told me of your life, but only from what he had been told. He never really spoke about his life as he was only a very young boy when your life had came to an end 104 years ago, yesterday.
Because your wife had passed away (I believe he said it was by childbirth), you had left your children in the care of family members, while you took a new career in the city of Miami. You were a train engineer before that, which I did not know but found in public record. Grandpa had a hard life without the love, guidance and understandings of his parents. He was a good man and believed in doing the right thing, as your life is a resonating testament to that cause.
"On Earth as it is in Heaven" is a blueprint that we can all contribute to when we think of toting the line, that not one has to carry the weight for so many when we all participate. It is a perfect blueprint that even a child can contribute to, and would lead the way in that pursuit of Happiness, with much fervor enthusiasm born in inspiration. After all, we are Americans!
Here more so than any other place upon this earth, we practice Freedom and Capitalism which unleashes the genius within us all. When we practice Faith in ourselves and our fellow Citizens and exercise a little initiative, and gratefulness for all that we have been granted and born into, mixed in with a heaping helping of gratitude to share with those who have needs, we lead the way in our sacrifices, so that one day, our sacrifices will never be as much as your own.
Thank you Great Grandpa, Grandpa and Dad.
In Honor and Gratitude,
Your
Great Grandson,
T. Marler
American Citizen (Name Withheld)
Family
November 29, 2025
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
October 5, 2023
Officer Marler,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Miami.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 28, 2021
Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9];
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4] and;
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]
Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, RPP, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
February 22, 2021
Of Officer Richard Roy Marler, who perished some years previous to my birth, I am the only surviving nephew; and I am glad to see the Reflections about him. Before joining the Department of Police in Miami, Roy - as he was called in the family - had been occupied as a locomotive-engineer. I believe that he settled in Miami because he no longer wished to be the constant traveler his employment on the rails had always demanded. In and by the city of Miami, neither his name nor his sacrifice should ever be forgotten.
Jack Marler, PhD
Dept. of Philosophy / Center for Mediaeval & Renaissance Studies
Saint Louis University
3800 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
May 29, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Marler.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother. You are not forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
November 28, 2017
We will never forget the heroes who gave their all, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
November 28, 2012
Today 4/27/12 we participated in "Project Hero". Project Hero is a new program. we as active and retired Officers go out to the grave sites of our fallen brothers and sisters (our Heroes) and fly an American flag and a Thin Blue line flag next to their graves for the entire month of May. We also take time to salute these Heroes in their final place of rest. Thank you Officer Richard Roy Marler for giving the ultimate sacrafice
Detective Thomes Reyes
The City of Miami Police Department
April 27, 2012
Rest in Peace, Officer Marler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 14, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 28, 2011
We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace Officer Marler.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Deb
November 28, 2011
Time does not let us forget the heroes of Florida and you sir are one of them.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
November 28, 2010
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
vandenberghe
manchester, NH
November 28, 2007
86 yrs ago and you will never be forgotten!
PO ( Ret.)
City of Miami PD Fla.
November 28, 2007
What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service
Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI
May 19, 2007