Officer Down

Correctional Officer Jose Marquez
Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 2020
Age 52
Tour 15 years, 6 months
Badge 764420
Cause COVID19
Incident Date Friday, May 29, 2020

Correctional Officer Jose Marquez died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among inmates and correctional staff at the Cook County Jail at 2650 S. California Avenue in Chicago.

Officer Marquez had served with the Cook County Sheriff's Department - Department of Correction's for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.