Donald Marquez Obituary

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 this mobile home.



I can't believe that this happened. He was out here going on two years now, I met him and his son Vince, he wanted to take Vince to the Crazy Horse Monument, and we did. I can't get over how much his son looked like him. Don would say this is the educated son. He was so happy that day....we went to Crazy Horse, we did a helicopter ride.....and we all had us a great time. My heart grieves for this great guy!!!! I will miss him this year....and we are planning on doing a memorial for him out here this August 5th-11th during the Harley Run. We will yell out to the Black Hills in the American Native call for the great spirit to hold him in his bossom. Don and Vince his son, did the Navajo yell with us when they were here..........yaaaaaaowhhhhhhh,yayooooooooooooooo..may the spirit of the great one hold you and your son always....my brother.



I will cherish our talks..and I will see you again.....I will pray for your son so that the spirit consoles him and carries out your will in life. Your man child.

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 spoke of his children, his daughter who was just begining her pregnancy,

his Son who was going to graduate from the University of Montana, or South Dakota and how proud he was of him he called him his mirror image,.. I just met this man and we were going to look each other up and I am sadden to hear of his passing, all that energy I met and loving man I saw......here's looking at you Don.......I brought him some cigars from Cuba.....I'll think of you when I have them...my friend.....I'll think of you when I'm riding in the Black Hills this summer........



What a spirit...........

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. What a powerful witness to the Risen Savior, our Lord Jesus the Christ! I was deeply moved to see them lifting up the mighty name of Jesus the Christ the Son of the True and Living God so that men, women and children of the world might be drawn to him and that the sheep of His pasture might be comforted and confirmed in their faith that everything is in His hands and He is yet Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, even in the midst of great evil and tremendous pain. I was reminded that every hour of adversity, sorrow, calamity can serve to let the glory out! All the time, God is good! God is good all the time.



Again, my condolences to you and your family. Remain in Him and He will remain in you!



Very sincerely yours,

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 thing we can do together is give our prayers for you and so we are.



I want to let you know that my uncle Don is going to be deeply missed. I would also like to let you know how much Don ment to my brother and I seeing how the cops we meet dont have any patients with us. Don always took time out for me and gave me the attention people deserve. I'm grateful I have a uncle that cares with an open-mind. He will be deeply missed but NEVER forgotten.



He was indeed the life of the party at times, and i'm thankful I had someone that powerful in the family. I want to let you know that I truly believe that his soul is at rest with my grandmother in heaven talking about the good old times. His spririt watches over his house family and friends. I just want you all to know that even though he is gone physically he is present spriitually.



Peace to my family,

my prayers go out to

you all.

Your nephew/cousin,

Richard.

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 and rest his soul in peace.



Rehana Gulam and Rabbani Gulam

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 get to see Don at our Tijerina family gatherings. No one can ever take his place. We will miss him for so many reasons...for his kindness, his humor, his laughter, his music, his smile, his movies, his energy, his enthusiasm, his generosity, his concern, his helpfulness, his love of food. But most importantly, for the love he shared with each of our family members. He always made us feel special. Though he and I would sometimes argue or disagree about the most trivial of things, I cherished every second of it, because even in our disagreements, I enjoyed his company. He was a brother to me. And I knew that he loved me as a sister no matter what we disagreed about.



I am thankful to our Lord for having given our family the treasured moments we had with Don. Though they may now seem too few, they were precious times. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Always know that the best of Don is now with you and your children. When I look at you, I see Don. You are his legacy.



I await the time that we can enjoy his company once again in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ.



With all my love, your sister,

Patricia Tijerina

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 construction at the time but he had the instincts of a police officer. later we crossed paths again and he had this very nice baby blue and white cadillac. I thanked him again. I also remember that he had a van with a Zarape as a curtain. I saw Don working construction on a building Downtown close to Lasalle. I remember when he became a police officer he stopped by the neighborhood to say hello and that he would always be around if something was needed. Don said that he and his family had gone to california for a while and retured because he was accepted in the chicago police dept. I was very happy for him. I know that everyday of his life and career he helped or made a difference in someone's life in one way or another. His birthday is this month and I hope that it is celebrated with fond thaughts, memories and his music. I will always remember Don. My prayers are with you all....Elena

Please share your memories.

DEAR MARQUEZ FAMILY,

THERE IS NOT MUCH THAT I CAN ADD TO WHAT EVERYONE HAS WRITTEN.I KNEW DONALD ON MAY ST.WHEN I SAW HIS PICTURE I WAS IN SHOCK.I HAD TO CALL MY FRIEND WHO ALSO KNEW DONALD AND BREAK THE BAD NEWS TO HER.HE WAS A GREAT KID WHO HAD THE CUTIEST SMILE.AND FROM ALL ACCOUNTS HE TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT HUSBAND AND FATHER.HE WILL BE MISSED



LINDA

Dear Marquez family:

On behalf of the Miranda/Trejo families, we are profoundly saddened by the loss of Don. Growing up in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, we remember the faith,strength and integrity of your families. These qualities will surely help you through this tragedy. God bless you.

Rose Miranda Provenzano

Dear Marquez Family,

As with everyone in the city, I offer my sincerest condolences.

I don't know the year exactly, but Donny and I were friends on May street (had to be sometime in 1958 to early 1960's). He was indeed a tough little guy then - probably as a result of roughing it up with his Brothers. I recollect wrestling with Donny on the front lawn on several occasions. We were just being boys-there never was any anger or animosity involved (needless to say). I am remiss in not having looked up Donny after we reached adulthood. I am proud to have known him in the early years and even prouder to know what a great man and father he had become.

Words cannot express the sadness in my heart for your loss.

My brother, Tim, is a police officer in Florida at this time. He and our entire family wish you peace and comfort in light of this tragedy.

With our deepest sympathies,

The Bob Rolewicz Family

Dear Dan and Mary and Family,

They prayed for Donnie at the Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Name Cathedral this Sunday. I thought you would like to know.

Oh my Carla,

I can't say anything that hasn't been said already, in fact I don't even know what to say. I don't think words can express what I need to say. I just wish I could hug you. My heart breaks for you, and I beg the Lord to strengthen you. You and your family are constantly on my mind and heart, and as hundreds od people have said already, know that I am praying for you. You are precious to me. I love you, Carla.



Love,

Mandi

I have thought about signing the book but I thought to myself, gee they don't even know who I am, but here I go. I attended the wake and I was one of the 100's that attended the funeral and stood outside saluting as they laid Donny to rest. I can't get the image out of my mind. My heart goes out to the Marquez family. See I met Donny about 14 yrs ago. He came into the video store where I worked, he was one of many that talked me into taking the police test.11 yrs later, I am saying goodbye to the man, that always had a smile and yes, that always had a love for Motown. Don Jr, you brought tears to my eyes when you quoted Smokey Robinson! May God Bless each and everyone of you. You have an ANGEL now and he will always be on your shoulder!!!! I am a better person for having known Donny Marquez!!!

DAVE MARQUEZ AND FAMILY

IT WAS JUST LAST WEEK THAT I HAD LUNCH WITH PAT KARCINSKI AND ASKED IF SHE KNEW HOW U WERE DOING. SHE COMMENTED ON HOW NICE AND POLITE YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS ALWAYS WERE. THE NICEST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THAT IS PROBABLY WHY I REMEMBER YOU. GOOD MEMORIES LAST FOREVER.

MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU. KEEP THE FAITH.

Lani,Carla, Donny + Family,



From the brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ of the Wheaton Free Church.



Our hearts broke this week at the news of your loss. We will all depply miss your father in this world, but we take comfort in knowing that he is now with God our Father and our Lord Jesus.



It was an honor to have gotten to know your father as we did. We will surely miss him. Words cannot even begin to tell of what a great man he was. He loved each and every one of you so much, it was so clear every time we met that he had nothing but pride and love for each of you. He never wanted anything but the best for all of you.



As part of the body of Christ we weep with you and your family during this time of trial. Please know that all of us are bringing you before the Lord continually! Praying that God would grant His peace, a peace that that Bible says "passes all understanding."



We love each and eveyone of you so much. We will always be here for you and your family!



In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,



Jason Thorwall

To The Marquez Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with

you. I will keep the memories I

had of my cousin close to my heart.



Love,

Charmaine

On behalf of everyone on the 1st watch at the oec, I express our condonlences. we were ther that night and will never foregt! Don was a GREAT police officer andone that alll new recuirts should odell them selves afer. His heroics and perfessionalisn showed the kind of man he was...A GREAT ONE and we will never forget!

MARQUEZ FAMILY,



I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, ETC.

I DIDN'T KNOW DONALD BUT FROM EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE READ IN THIS

GUEST BOOK IT SEEMS HE WAS A GREAT

GUY. REMEMBER HE WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS

YOU.

SINCERLY, KIM(DOMRESE)BECK

Marquez Family, Mary, Donna, Mark & DeeDee:

My Deepest Sympathy, it saddens me to hear of your loss. I love you guys and my thoughts and prays are with you all. Being a Police Officer is a job where they become problem solvers and touch lives. May your comfort come in knowing Don served well and made a difference.

God Bless.

P.S. My son Tony is also serving as an Police Officer downstate.

Mrs. Marquez & Family,

I have never forgotten your close knit and loving family from my years at Daley College. I will always remember when Mr. Marquez would pick up Carla, Alana and Don from school at the end of the day and how happy he was to see them and vice-versa. He always had time to chat and make me laugh. He was a very thoughtful person who on one occasion even ordered pizza for all the teachers to enjoy at a staff meeting.

Your husband and father was a hero not for how he died but rather for how he lived. I am honored to have known him.

With my sorrow and prayers,

Susan Vasquez-Moy

to:marquez family

god be with you and yours in this time of need. search your heart and soul for peace and faith in the coming days. know that God has his hands on donald. May you rest in the knowledge that he is now at peace also. God Bless You..

love Michael and Michelle Marquez

I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know Donald, but Danny and I were very close and worked politics together in the 12th ward.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Sincerely, Joseph Salas and family

Dean, Dee Dee, Dan, Donna,



I am greatly saddened by the loss of

Donny. I tried to get in to see you

and let you know how sorry I am about your loss. May God lighten your burden and ease the pain in all of our hearts.

I have not seen any of you since we

moved away from May Street. I would like to see all of you and reminisce

about the happier days.



Hope to hear from you soon and may

God Bless You all in your time of need.

With kindest regards,

Jeanette Spaniak, nka Browning

Mary and Family,

I can't begin to say how sorry I am for your tragic loss. Don will always be in my memory as a sweet young man who was always willing to help the next person whenever and where ever he could. This was true of the whole family. Our Prayers will be with you always. Again, my condolences to you and the rest of the family.



Love



Tino & Liz Ramirez

(formerly of May Street)

Danny Mary and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Donny. It breaks my heart to think how much he will be missed.I will keep him and all your family in my prayers. I wish I could be there with you at this time.

Love always,

Melisa

To the entire Marquez family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all at this tragic time, especially those closest to him. I will always remeber Donny from Peace Lutheran when I was a little kid, he always brougt a smile to my face and made me laugh. He was a great cousin, always there to help someone out, I will never forget him. I will miss the way he said "Hey Cuz" and made me feel welcomed and truly like a part of the family. He is a great man and will be loved and missed by many.

Sincerely,

Dominic Marquez

To the Marquez Family,



On behalf of the special agents of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, Chicago Field Office of Investigations, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Police Officer Donald J. Marquez. Our prayers are with you at this difficult

time.



Senior Special Agent Rich DeVitto (a former CPD brother)

Dan and Mary Marquez- Marquez Family

We are sorry for your loss .Our hearts go out to you and your entire family.May god bless you and help you get through this difficult time.You can rest assured that my Mom Mary, my uncles John and Al Mendez will take good care of your Donnie.

The Family of Donald J. Marquez

The light of friendship

shines brightest

through the darkness of sorrow...

May it help and comfort you.

Hoping that the gift of memories

which you recall and treasure

Help to keep your loved one

alive within you mind

Our Deepest Sympathy

Carla and family

i am so sorry to hear about your father, carla. i know he is a great man just by the way you always talk of him. this is a hard time for you, for sure, but what a comfort it is to know that he is in the presence of the Lord right now. I can only imagine his absolute joy and peace at this moment. know that my prayers and support are continually yours as you grieve the loss of your father. the Lord is and always will be faithful in sustaining you. and to the rest of the family, i am uplifting you in prayer as well. What a gracious God we serve and i have faith that is and will meet all of your needs. Over all, may He draw you closer to Himself.

Because He lives we can face tomorrow,

Adriana.

To the Marquez Family:

Even though I never met Off. Marquez, I would like to offer you in the name of my wife Aleidy and myself, our deepest condolences. It is always a heartbreaking blow to learn the news of the death of a brother or sister in blue, especially in Chicago, my hometown where my family still resides. May God grant your husband/father eternal rest and His consolation to you, his friends and coworkers.

Frank A. Piloto, Jr.,

Retired Police Officer

Miami Dade Police Dept. 1973-2000

Miami, Florida

Tony and Maria, Sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know your father, but after reading all these e-mails I see how many lives he touched-he put a smile on everyones face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Congratulations on your marriage and your new baby boy! Carol Morton

mr.&mrs bruce mack

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless!



the Wilken Family

With deepest sympothy

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, SGT THOMAS SCOTT,LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT,LEESVILLE LA 71446.

My sadness for your loss is overwhelming. When the Marquez family moved into their home at 50th and May Street our block was complete. Mr and Mrs Marquez built a strong foundation for their young family. They were always good neighbors and the children had great role models. It was a given that they would be honorable and loved as adults. When I think of Donny all I see is 'smile' not normal people smile but the smile that comes through the eyes from the heart. I didn't know him as an adult but from all that has been written, I see that he kept his smile and touched many people. To the entire Marquez family, I am so sorry. Donny is loved by many and will be missed, but how fortunate to have memories that are full of love and happy times.

Marquez Family

I send you all my deepest love. Donnie and I worked many part time jobs togehter and I got to know him well. Always smiling. Proud of his family and a proud Police Officer. He is smiling now as we think of him. Bless your family.



Gil Elizondo

Dear Danny and Mary,

How good it was to see you both after all these years. So sorry it had to be under these conditions. What a wonderful family you have raised. You should be very proud of your children. I will always remember what good neighbors you were at 846 W. 50th and 5200 S. Loomis.

my deepest sympathy .i met donny in the 70s when i lived at 50th and may st,he helped me shovel my car out after a bad snow storm,i offered him money and he refused,i told him that he was welcome any friday at my house for pizza,a few weeks passed and he came over.....after that he started coming over just to sit on the porch with my family..he had a heart of gold and a smile that was unforgettable,,,,my husband and children thought of him as a big brother,,may he rest in peace,god blesyour family,,,,,sheila(williams)homan

Dear Maria & Family,

Cousin Donny will always be in our prayers and in our hearts a great person Brave Police Officer Loving and Caring Father We will miss him a Mass will be said in his honor at Queen of The Universe 3/23/ 02.

GODBLESS Don (Soots) Maureen & Family

Maria, Lil Maria, Carla, Alana & Donnie - Your husband/father was a great man....I still remember the times when I went to your house and he always brouhgt out those dusties and sang and at times even danced to them. I will always remember your dad and pray for him as well as your family. You are All great people and your father will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

To the Marquez Family-

My prayers and love to you all. I'll never forget Donny for treating me like family when I lived in Chicago. The oldies, the jokes, but most of all, the friendship. I spoke to him about 2 months ago, even though we haven't seen each other for 5 years it was like I never left. I'm proud to have known such a hard working, fun-loving family man. My love to you all.....Brother Paulie

dan sorry about the lose of your brother

I met Don 20 years ago, when he was a rookie and he came in to St Anthony E.R. , He never came in empty handed, always brought us Pizza fron Home Run Inn and that gorgeous smile of his, Never had a bad thing to say about anyone,,He loved his Job, His Family, and just life in general,,,Don you will truly be missed,,From all of the nurses here at St. Anthony Hospital, that had the pleasure of knowing you, Our prayers are with you and your beautiful family. We are deeply saddened feel your loss.

Dear Carla and family;

We just want you to know our prayers are with you. We are Mandi Schmidt's family. My son, Jeremy, upon receiving the call from Mandi immediately put out a prayer request for your family. We just want you to know, there are people in Montello, WI praying for you. May you sense God's presense during this extreme trial.

In Christ,

The Schmidts

I never knew Don, but know that he is a brother in Christ. Praying God's peace and comfort on all of you, Don's loved ones.

God will ultimately be glorified through Don's death.

Dear Maria(Chicano)My deepest sympathy to you and your family.It has been 10 years since we last saw each other in high school, and I still remember meeting your father. He was the nicest man. I also remember your 15th birthday party at your family's bar.Your family was so nice to Lisette and I. May God bless you and your family in your time of grieving. You are in my thoughts and prayers. P.S. Congratulations on the birth of your son. Renee Rodriguez Queen of Peace "91"

Dear Marquez Family:



My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Don was a pleasure to know, he always came into to the credit union with a smile and was one of the sweetest people I have ever dealt with. He was truly a great man. He will be missed by all. May God bless your family and keep you strong. My prayers are with you.



Love,

Kelly @ Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union.

My sympathy and prayers go out to Don's family-I had the pleasure of playing football with Don @ Kelly and he always had us in stitches @ practices. I never forgot him over the years as he taught us how to laugh. Gods' speed Don.

The family of Wheaton Academy stands solidly behind you in this time of grief.

We feel bless to have been able to know Donald through Carla and Alana; they have enriched our school. In our thoughts, conversations, prayers you are all first on our heart. Please know how much you are loved and supported.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Donald J. Marquez family at this difficult time.

Carla and Marquez family,

My heart aches for ya'll.

I hold you before the Father in heaven.

May Christ be your provider of strength and comfort in the coming days and months. May you find your rest in Him alone.

My love and prayers are for you.

~abby

Dear Marquez Family,

I knew your family years ago while teaching at the Daley College Child Development Center. Carla and Alana were attending the center. I remember your father as a gentle man always with a smile to share. When I heard his name on the news your faces came to my mind. (of course much younger faces than I viewed on T.V. I am very sorry for your loss and please know that your family is in my prayers.



JoAnne (Gailus) Brotsch

Dear Marquez family: My sister (YAYA)called me from Berwyn,Ill. yesterday with the shocking news .Our sympathy and prayers are with you all. Don was a very good friend of mine and my family since the early 70's. The last time I saw Don was in 1986 at Champion Videos with my co-workers and Bosses (RUDY AND RICK RODRIGUEZ). DON was with his oldest daughter.He was concerned about what shampoo to buy her.(silly huh).He was a very hard working family man, as you know always thinking about the FAMILIA. He will always have a special place in my heart. It was a blessing to have him as a friend. Don saved my life once. I'm very thankful for that. ELENA

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.It is all too often that we we loose yet another brother.Ernest Jost

detective constable 3830

toronto police service

To The Family Of Don Marquez,

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Marquez Family. When I heard of Donny's death on the news, I was heartbroken. How could such a wonderful man be taken from those who loved him,so early in his life. I wish I had the answer. I know the pain is great, many tears will flow, but everyday will be a little easier. God Bless all of you, and may the strength of your family help your pain.

KIT MORALES

I had the pleasure of meeting Don when I worked at the police department. He always came in with a smiling face and added laughter to my day. He was a good hearted manand will be missed by many. Your family is in my prayers.

Dear Family,



At many of our family functions, I always looked forward to seeing and hearing Don say "HELLO MIJA", followed by hugs and Kisses, not to mention his infectious smile. He reminded me of my dad so much, we will miss him.

The Lord has uncle Don right where He needs him. Now as for those of us left behind with broken hearts, be encouraged that Don's death was not in vain, but for all to know that through Christ we too can impact a troubled world by our example as he did. Don modeled honesty, commitment, loyality, respect, a fun-loving attitude to everyone, a true man of God. Although we lost a great man in this life, I know he is rejoicing in the next life with the Lord and my dad.



May the Lord's face shine upon you all and may He comfort you at this time, we love you.

Dear Marquez Family,

My mother called me yesterday to tell me of the shocking and tragic death of Donny. My father and Don's dad worked together for many years while I was raised at 5034 S. Morgan, near your family. As a young boy, I remember helping my dad and Dan Marquez with thier workload on Saturdays. Your family was always wonderful to us. Although hearing of Don's death brought a tear to my eye, I was suddenly caught with a smile on my face in remebering a happy day in my life as a 6 or 7 year old! Don (being 2 years older than me) took me out one Saturday afternoon to a lot in the neighborhood to help hone my baseball skills. That joyous, peaceful memory of Don has stayed with me all these years!! Hopefully, it is these type of memories that will also help every one of you to remember Don during the bright, happy times you shared with him. This will help the grieving and provide some peace in your lives. May God Bless You All.



Vince

Please know that you have many friends praying for all of you out at Wheaton Academy. You are very dear to our hearts and we are here to support you through this time of sadness.

To the Marquez Family:



On behalf of the Mission and Spiritual Care Department and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, please accept our sympathy as you grieve the death of your husband/father/son/brother/loved one Don. Remember that he will remain with you always and that as you continue to share the stories of his life, the tears will flow less often and you will begin the process of healing. My wish and prayer is that you will find peace even during this time of loss and you will reaffirm your love for one another as a family.

I live in Michigan and was called yesterday by another old friend from Chicago. When she told me Donald passed away it sure brought back some happy memories. We were friends with him when he live on 5oth street many years ago. He was a great kid then and I'm sure he turned out to be a great man. My heart is with the family.



Sincerely,

Joanne

To the Marquez Family:



I am very sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences.

I had not seen Donny in at least 13 years. We were grammer school friends at Sheridan School. He was always one of my dearest friends and his senseless death saddness me. I will keep him in my prayers. May God grant your family peace at this time.



Sincerely,

Anna Cortez Zavala

TO THE MARQUEZ'S FAMILY



MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU TODAY AND FOREVER MORE.

Our Prayers are with you and for your family. I was a boy when I knew Donny but he was always friendly and kind to us and alot of fun. I tell my family stories of when we lived on May street and it always included the Marquez's. Our condolences are with you and your family.

MARQUEZ FAMILY



My thoughts and prayers are with you

at this terrible time.I met Donny a

long time ago threw mutual friends

everytime I ran into him he had a

smile on his face. may GOD BLESS you

all.



Sylvia Tienda

To the Marquez Family -



My condolences to your family. You are all in our prayers.



Mark & Valerie Reeder

shocking news. our condolences and

prayers are with your family



from dick yuras and wife

the old scoutmaster

To the Marquez Family,

I am very sorry for your loss Donny was a very sweet man who cared alot about other people. My heart goes out to you.

My heart broke when I heard the officer's name. I saw his picture in the paper and knew it was the same Donny. He lookes so much like his Dad. In my mind, I saw Donny as a beautiful funny face baby with the wild hair that stuck straight up, who lived upstairs of me at 846 W. 50th. Then we all moved to 5200 S. Loomis, and he lived downstairs. What a beautiful family! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Maria,

Although my brothers and I have not seen Don in a long time, we are truly saddened to hear of his passing. We hold onto “countless” memories we have of Don during our Kelly High School days.

My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and yours.



Marcy, Mike & Al Gutierrez

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DONNY AND YOUR FAMILY.IT WAS GOOD TO KNOW YOU.SLEEP IN PEACE MY FRIEND. MARY BACHLEDA FROM POLISH HIGHLANDERS

To the Marquez Family:



It is with our deepest condolences that our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Although this is definitely a senseless loss, Don is now patroling the skies and watching over all of you.



Keep deep in your faith and may God keep him and Bless all of you.



The Macias Family



Linda (Macias) Sanchez

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Bertha Macias

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Although we haven't seen each other in over 30 years, you and your family are thought of often. Who would have thought way back then on May St., that you would have become a Chicaog Police Officer, one of the finest, toughest, and honorable jobs. I have always said that it takes a very special person to be an officer, and must have been you. My deepest sympathys are with your family now and always.

Carla, Lani, and Family,



I love you so much and you will always be in my prayers. I am sorry I am not there to be there with you but Im thinking of you.

With Love, and in Christ,

Alissa

To the Marquez Family,



On behalf of the City of Chicago Law Department, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Police Officer Donald Marquez. He was truly a very special person and will be sorely misssed. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about your tragic loss. I have many wonderful memories of Mr. Marquez and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...

Marquez Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My father worked with Don and has pictures of them together along with stories he will cherish. It is sad to hear what had happened. Our condolenses. O'Boyle (Ceja) Family

My deepest sympathy to Donny's family and friends. He worked with me years ago at the Mass Transit Unit. He was always a cheerful, hard working, willing guy and I was happy to have him working with me. A credit to the Department, the city and his family. May God bless him and his loved ones. I'm sure we will all miss his smile. Thanks for the privilege of knowing you.

Sgt Jim Brown, retired!

Dear Marquez Family,



We are heart strickened to hear about Don, as we loved him as a (Uncle)family member. I will always remember Don as a fun loving person that he was, and will never forget his smile. After our fathers' passing, my siblings and I looked-up to Don as a father figure, and will never forget his kindness. Don is in Heaven now, and our Father(Dan, and Uncle (Don) will be there to greet their good pal. Our prayers are with you!



God Bless.

Our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your loved one.Our prayers are with your family.

To the Marquez Family,

On behalf of all the employees of the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council and Back of the Yards Business Association we would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

We hope that your pain will heal through our many prayers.

Carla and Family,

I'm sorry to hear about your sudden loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

With our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

To a hard working officer, God bless you



Officer Liberty

Donny,

It's been years since I saw you last, but I just recently met your daughter and your beautiful grandson, Anthony. As his pediatrician, I promise to take good care of him and when he gets older tell him stories about his fun-loving grandpa. May you rest in peace, Donny. God bless you and your family. Love, Lisa

My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God be your strength and peace now and always.

Donny, Carla and family,

We are praying for you and your family. I think of you often during this horrible tragedy. Our thoughts are never very far from you. You are very special and we love you very much. God bless you and keep you.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Marquez Family.

Fran (Kelly 1973)

Seeing Don's smile was one of life's pleasures. A true gentle man. An honest to goodness Gentle Giant. We'll miss you Don......

Dear Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and the children. We at(American General Finance, Cresthill)will keep you in our prayers. I will miss his warm smile and friendly face whenever he came in. I believe God has a greater plan for such a good man.

Sincerely, Kim Danielewicz

On behalf of myself, my family, my brother and his wife and my mother, I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Marquesz family. All of our prayers are with you.

I had the pleasure of meeting Donny when I ran Ruth's Chris Steak House across the street from O'Callahan's. Donny was ALWAYS a friendly smiling face that I will never forget.

Place your faith in the hands of God.

SHOCKING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY

Dear Marquez family,

Please be assured of our prayers during this time of grief. We pray that God's comfort will be felt in your lives.