Donald J. Marquez CPD

Family of Don Marquez:

I just found out about Don this week. I'm sorry for your loss. I met Don out here in Sturgis a few years ago when he came out to the Harley Convention....he was to meet his buddies who are police officers and he did bring his motorcylce with him. What made him so unique is that we were camping out in the Black Hills and brought out with him what we knick named"The Hilton" he brought his mobile home. We were all with tents and this class act guy comes with...

Marquez Family:

My heart is sadden to hear of Don's death. I met him in Cancun, Mexico this past September with his beautiful wife. I have been out of the country these past 5 months and came to hear about your loss. We talked about several things since I am an attorney and he was just a great spirit to be around, he talked about our love for riding our Harley's and the Ocean. He and his wife were scuba diving and I guess she was all excited because it was the first time. Don...

Maria Marquez and Family

May the courageous and warm spirit of Donald live on in the hearts of you and your children. I had the great pleasure of meeting several members of your family and they had the same class, warmth, and graciousness as their father, brother, and son -- Donald.

Donald Strayhorn

4/15/2002 at 9:14 A.M.

Dear Maria Marquez and Family,

In everyone's life a little rain must fall. Maria, it's raining. You and your family will soon see the sun peeping through the clouds. The storm is almost gone. This little note has so much love for you and your family.

One Step At a Time With God,

Maggie Burnett

Dear Patricia,

Just a note to again express my deepest sympathy for yourself and your family on the recent loss of your beloved brother in-law, Officer Donald Marquez.

I also want to let you know that I witnessed the profound testimony of your family on TV when I saw family members, family friends, church members and community residents gathered outside the family residence, singing hymns of faith and praise and listening to words of encouragement from their pastor. ...

Dear Marquez family,

Over the past few months i've realised how important family means to me and how we have to stick together. I was deeply filled with sorrow when I heard the news of a fallen family memeber. I have deep concerns with death, and I believe its a subject we all should think of sometime in life. My words couldnt possibly help weaken the sorrow your family are feeling right now but I have to let you know that Our family is praying for you. I believe the strongest...

Dear Marquez Family,

We are very sad to learn the tragedy your family is passing thru. Your sister Patricia Tijerina is a good friend of us. thru her my husband learned several incidents that testify his sense of humor, love, and care.
Among the herd of several million people, such heroes are rare to find. for sure he will be remembered for his bravery and courage.
We extend our prayers to all your family. May God Almighty give courage to all of you to bear this accident...

4/5/2002

To my sister Maria C. (Conchis), and Mia, Carli, Nani, Don Jr.

You all know how much Don meant to us. I can't think of any words to say that can lessen your deep pain. But always remember that our family loves Don. He embodies every good and honorable attribute of a family leader. I speak in the present tense because Don's spirit is home now, only his body is left behind.

I just wanted to tell you how much it saddens me to know that we will never...

Dear Marquez Family and Friends
I was hoping everyone would share a few memories/pictures of Don's life and times that he shared with us. The first time I met Don he saved my life. It was in July of 1976. I was waiting for the bus on 35th and western and I was being attacked by a man and DON stopped his car and helped me. I had a few bumps and bruises and very scared. Don took me home. My mom was glad to see that a stanger cared enough to help. If I remember correctly Don was working in...