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Marcellus “Marty” Ward

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Marcellus “Marty” Ward

Birth
Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Death
3 Dec 1984 (aged 36)
Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Burial
Timonium, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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On December 3, 1984, Detective Marcellus Ward, of the Baltimore, Maryland, Police Department, was shot and killed while working on an undercover assignment. Detective Ward was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Baltimore District Office Task Force. He was 36 years of age at the time of his death. Detective Ward was a thirteen-year decorated police department veteran. Detective Ward earned several commendations and in 1980 was nominated for Policeman of the Year. He also earned his second bronze star in 1980 for making 1,181 drug and robbery arrests.

One word to describes Marty ,"Remarkable" . Marcel was the oldest of Seven children, the first born . He was the one we looked to when ever we needed or wanted something. He spoiled his younger sisters ,looked out for his brother,made his parents proud, loved and spoiled his sons ,nieces and nephews. He was the, "neighborhood dad" and a community leader. He was well respected,clever,handsome,brave and a wonderful person to be around. He sincerly wanted to make Baltimore a safe place to live and he paid with his life. We walks with us as our Guardian Angel and lives forever in our hearts. Marcellus Ward will live forever in our hearts!!!!!!!!

THE WARD FAMILY
December 6, 2005

To those who wear the uniform and badge , he was the greatest father and cop that ever put on the badge. With the mess in world today honor him not shame what he stood for in life. To all my brothers protect those who need protecting and help those who don't understand why we do the job. I love You DAD . Your Son.

Marcellus Ward III
Son
December 4, 2014

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On December 3, 1984, Detective Marcellus Ward, of the Baltimore, Maryland, Police Department, was shot and killed while working on an undercover assignment. Detective Ward was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Baltimore District Office Task Force. He was 36 years of age at the time of his death. Detective Ward was a thirteen-year decorated police department veteran. Detective Ward earned several commendations and in 1980 was nominated for Policeman of the Year. He also earned his second bronze star in 1980 for making 1,181 drug and robbery arrests.

One word to describes Marty ,"Remarkable" . Marcel was the oldest of Seven children, the first born . He was the one we looked to when ever we needed or wanted something. He spoiled his younger sisters ,looked out for his brother,made his parents proud, loved and spoiled his sons ,nieces and nephews. He was the, "neighborhood dad" and a community leader. He was well respected,clever,handsome,brave and a wonderful person to be around. He sincerly wanted to make Baltimore a safe place to live and he paid with his life. We walks with us as our Guardian Angel and lives forever in our hearts. Marcellus Ward will live forever in our hearts!!!!!!!!

THE WARD FAMILY
December 6, 2005

To those who wear the uniform and badge , he was the greatest father and cop that ever put on the badge. With the mess in world today honor him not shame what he stood for in life. To all my brothers protect those who need protecting and help those who don't understand why we do the job. I love You DAD . Your Son.

Marcellus Ward III
Son
December 4, 2014

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