P.O. Donald Marquez #8620
| Name: | Marquez, Donald J. |
| Star: | 8620 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | Detached Services |
| End of Watch: | 18-Mar-2002 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Donald Joseph Marquez was shot and killed as he was serving court papers at the Logan Square apartments. A 77-year-old resident opened fire with two .22 caliber handguns. Officer Marquez was struck several times; He succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. The assailant was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with back up officers. Officer Donald Marquez was a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department; his wife, two sons, three daughters, grandson, parents, two sisters, and three brothers survived him. Officer Marquez was interred in Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago IL. _________ The Donald Marquez School was named after officer Donald J. Marquez, who was killed in the line of duty on March 18, 2002. The school is made possible by the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO), an organization that works to advance the Hispanic community in Chicago, and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). The Marquez School will serve over 500 students, and is the second UNO school in the Brighton Park/Archer Heights neighborhood, where severe school overcrowding has become a serious problem. New school dedicated for fallen officer August 30, 2007 (WLS) -- A new charter school was dedicated Thursday morning at 2916 W. 47th Street in Chicago and named in honor of a fallen Chicago police officer. The Officer Donald Marquez School is in Chicago's Brighton Park community. Marquez was killed while trying to serve a warrant to a suspect in March 2002. The United Neighborhood Organization founded the school. The group said it wanted to name the school after someone children could emulate. "Over the last few years, my family and I have asked why," said Donna Marquez, sister. " We have asked, 'How could good come from such a horrible tragedy?' Today, I can tell you, this is the good." "The vision of this school resonates with all of us so deeply because we knew the heart of my father," said Alana Marquez, daughter. "He valued excellence, opportunity and education." Former police Superintendent Cline said officer Marquez would be an inspiration to every child who passes through the school. |
Reflections
Donald was a hero who will never be forgotten. As Donna and her family remember him today at his memorial, I will be thinking of them in their sorrow. God bless all of the fine Officers of the Chicago Police Department.
It been almost 10 years and I cant understand why you were taken from this world. You did so much for every one around you. God Bless you. You are a beautiful soul and will live in my heart forever.
I often remember working together on the mid-nights in 006 and think of you as a good friend and devoted family man. May God keep you and bless your family.
R.I.P. Donny. -- UNKNOWN 04/23/2009 ****************