"Archives of News Print Articles "

Tampa Bay Coalition July 6th to July 8th 2002:
Bay News 9 Special Memorial for Slain Police Officer [Click Here]

Associated Press,  28 Tampa Bay News, Tampa Tribune and WFLA
News Channel 8.
Archives Starting July 10th to 7th.  [Click Here]

St. Petersburg Times,
Fleeing Man Kills Officer. [Read Article]
Officer's Small Size Hid Feisty Spirit. [Read Article]
Archives Starting  July 13th. to 7th.  [Click here]

Bay News 9
Archives of Articles on Lois. [Click Here]

We wish to thank, Bay News 9, WFLA News 8, TBO.com News, Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times for the manner in which they covered this sad event. The compassion, respect and sensitivity shown was appreciated by many. The extensive coverage allowed us to share with all who were honoring our fallen hero and this was of a great comfort.
Photo's, Video and Audio Clips ~ WFLA News 8 ~ Online,  TBO.com News ~ Online.
Five Thousand Bid Farwell to One of Tampa's and the GLBT Community Finest.
~ A Farwell Salute to Lois Photo Gallery ~
Stand-Off Lasted For Two Hours After Lois Was Shot, Ended With Coward Suspect Killing Himself.
Officer Lois M. Marrero
Sign & View TBC Guest Book 
 
Share You Thoughts ~ Leave a Message ~ Read Others Messages
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Tampa Detective Mickie Washburn [surrounded ] By Fellow TPD Members of TPD Police. Dear Mickie, You are in Our Thoughts, Our Hearts and Our Prayers
Tampa Bays Gay Community, Citizens of the City of Tampa and Members of Tampa Police Department. All Share With Mickie, Lois' Beloved Partner, In Her Tragic Loss. We Pray God Will Watch Over Dear Lois, Keep Her Safe and Close By His Side.
"Video and Audio Clips"
Resourse Credit: TBO.com News ~ WFLA 8 ~ [TBO,com]

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Fellow Officer Stays by Officer Lois Marrero's Side. [Click Here]

Eye~Witness Accounts. [Click Here]

The Sights and Sounds of the last five days. [Click Here]

Tribune Potographer Catches Horror of the Moment. [Click Here]

Photo Gallery and Audio Tribute.[Click Here]

Tribute to Slain Hero ~ Officer Lois Marrero. [Click Here]

Officer Lois Marrero's Friends and Neighbors. [Click Here]

Tampa Police Department Reaction. [Click Here]

WFLA 8 News Report on The Viewing . [Click Here]

Those Involved in Robbery, Suspect and Girlfriend. [Click Here]

Funeral Details. [Click Here]

Officer Lois Marrero's Funeral Services

Final Salute as Casket Arrives at Church. [Click Here]

Motorcade Assembles for Escort to Cemetery. [Click Here]

Motorcade Arrives at Cemetery. [Click Here]

Procession Arrives at Cemetery. [Click Here]
Many participants in Tampa Pridefest 2001, visited the Memorial for slain police officers outside Tampa P.D. to pay their respects to Lois. Her death had brought a special meaning to this years Tampa Pridefest. All felt much sadness and a great loss. Lois dedicated 19 years protecting our community and made a positive difference in so many lives. As we witnessed Lois being honored and praised for  for the special person she was to so many. It instilled feelings of such pride, that Lois was recognized for her dedication to the City of Tampa, the Police Department and for her committed relationship she shared with her beloved partner Mickie. 
         Credit for the Photo to the left  is to Watermark Online.
News Reports Media: AudioVideo Clips.[Go]

News Reports Print: Article Archives.[Go]

Photo Gallery: Funeral.[Go] Tragic Day [ Go ]
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Lois M. Marrero Guest Book:
Sign ~View.[Go]

Make a Donation: Mickie Mashburn.[Go]
(Note Fund Created 2008 May Not Be Avtive)

City of Tampa Police:
Tampa Polic Memorial & Poem.[Go]

Roll Call Officers Killed In Line of Duty.[Go]
Lois M. Marrero
City of Tampa Police Officer
Killed in the Line of Duty July 6, 2001  
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TBC Thanks BayNews9 for posting link to Lois M. Marrero's Tribute & Memorial.
Master Police Officer Lois Marrerro, 40 years old and 19 year veteran of the department, was gunned down by a fleeing bank robbery suspect. Officer Marrero was on foot checking an apartment complex for the suspect when he opened fire. Three bullets struck Officer Marrero, mortally wounding her. Other officers arrived moments later and the suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment. Subsequently, the suspect took his own life rather than face justice.

Officer Marrero was first female Police Officer killed in the line of duty
"I Can Fly"  By Peter Pan   
Volume Off
Paula Gutierrez Fuilty 1st Degree Murder TBC's Comprehensive Trial"tCoverage"
TBC Thanks the Advocate for posting link to Lois M. Marrero's Tribute & Memorial.
City of Tampa Police Department Memorial& Website
Tampa Polce Memorial [Click Here]

I never dreamed it would be me
my name for all eternity, recorded
here at the hallowed place, alas,
my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty" I hear them say,
my family now the price to pay,
my folded flag stained with their tears,
we only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest, my sword
I pass to those behind, and pray they,
keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me
and with heave heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past;
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Memorial Poem George Hahn, Los Angeles Police Department, Retired

City of Tampa Police Department Home Page [Click Here]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund [Click Here]
Tampa PD Honor Guard (Click Photo For Enlarged Image)

Roll Call Of Honor For Those Lost In The Line of Duty 
To Read More About Officers Who Gave Their Lives In Line Of Duty [Click Here]

Officer John (Jack) McCormick September 26, 1895
Captain Samuel J. Carter June 2, 1905
Marshal Joseph Walker September 15, 1915
Officer James Ronco May 27, 1916
Patrolman Juan Nales July 18, 1920
Officer Henry R. Lett September 24, 1922
Detective Thomas M. Chevis April 7, 1938
Officer Bryan A. Reese August 29, 1935
Detective Joe Nance October 1, 1939
Vice Chief Arthur L. Berry January 31, 1941
Detective Lester H. Henley April 11, 1941
Officer Richard S. Booth November 28, 1943
Officer Morris D. Lopez July 9, 1949
Officer Carl F. Chastain February 12, 1958
Officer Rolla L. Standau November 29, 1963
Officer William D. Krikava  January 1, 1965
Corporal John R. Collier December 5, 1970
Detective Kenneth D. Berlin, Jr. September 27, 1975
Sergeant Richard Lee Cloud October 23, 1975
Officer Anthony W. Williams November 3, 1975
Detective Gerald A. Rauft July 24, 1981
Sergeant Gary S. Pricher November 4, 1983
Officer Porfirio Soto, Jr. December 30, 1988
Officer Norris Epps, Jr. January 18, 1995
Detective Randy Bell & Detective Ricky Childers May 19, 1998
Master Police Officer Lois Marrero July 6, 2001
Detective Juan Serrano February 25, 2006
Corporal Michael Roberts August 19, 2009
Officer David Curtis & Officer Jeffery Kocab June 29, 2010
Slain Officer's Partner Denied Spousal Benefits.

Mickie Mashburn, Lois' Life Partner, Denied Spousal Benefits.
Special Account (Created 2001) for Donation for Mickie Mashburn:
Please make checks payable to "Mickie Mashburn" and mail to:

Northern Trust Bank
100 2nd Ave S.
St. Petersburg Fl 33701
ATTN: Tim Brunelle

Tampa Bay Coalition does not wish to turn our Tribute and Memorial to
Lois M. Marrero and Her Life Partner Mickie Mashburn, into any platform that would not show the proper respect that they both deserve. A section was created for posting the News Articles and Related Items, on Mickie Mashburn's struggle to receive, her life partners survivors benefits and the murder trial of Paula Gutierrez, Nester DeJesus's accompliace.
Go to "TBC's Eye on Lois Marrero & Mickie Mashburn News & Headlines"
The Tragic Day Tampa Police Officer Lois M. Marrero Was Shot And Killed
Fellow Officer Bravely Risks Her Own   
Life By Funfire To Remain At Lois's Side.
Emotions are Evident As Other Officers  And Community Learn Of Lois' Murder.