Officer Down Memorial Page

Thinking of you today. I miss you.

An old Friend
May 24, 2012

Marty, it is Police Memorial Week, and my thoughts are with you brother. I miss you every day.

K9 Deputy Jeff Turner
Champaign County Sheriff's Office
May 8, 2012

Take good care of Sydney for us.

Kosby
January 23, 2012

Merry Christmas! We miss you!

Anonymous
December 25, 2011

Thinking of you and Jody this holiday season and fondly remembering our Christmas day gatherings at the farm. You are in the thoughts and hearts of our family every single day.

With love,

Kosby
December 20, 2011

On Monday November 21st there will be a dedication cermony at the Franklin County Sheriff's Department at 1:30 PM Please arrive 15 miutes prior.
The office is located at 410 S High St Columbus Ohio.
Senator Jim Hughes was able to get I71 near Grove City named in honor of Marty and we are very thankful to him.
Many officers will attend. This is being held by the department and the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge 9

Terry Dountz Retired FCSO Deputy
Advocate Ohio Fallen Officer Memorial Highways
November 17, 2011

MESSAGE OUT TO OUR FOP LODGE 9 MEMBERSHIP

Brother and Sisters,

On Monday, November 21, 2011, at 1:30pm, a portion of Interstate 71 will be renamed in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Marty Martin. The actual ceremony will take place at 410 S. High Street. All are welcome to attend this event. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Thank you,

Jim Gilbert
President

Jim Gilbert President
Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9
November 16, 2011

Thanks for watching over us!!! I know you have a hand in our success...RIP Brother..

Officer W. Morrell
September 6, 2011

I remember you everyday and especially today, on this 3 year anniversary. I cherish the memories we had. My heart goes out to all who ache in your absense and miss you dearly.

Kosby

Kosby
September 6, 2011

I can't believe it has been 3 years. I still reach out to you from time to time just to chat or bounce an idea around only to remember you are gone. I miss you more than words can express. Until we meet again.

Lori
Friend
September 6, 2011

I drive 71 to Grove City 3 times a week and I can never do it without thinking of you. When I trained for a bike ride last year I stopped at your burial site so many times to remember Jody and you and to grieve. I miss her so much. Her force in my life was palpable. My only consolation is knowing the two of you are together and remain eternally young and beautiful, and free of pain.
I look forward to the day when that section of road is marked as your memorial highway so I can proudly say I knew you and tell your story once again.
Say hello to Jody for me.

Anna Cluxton
friend of Jody's
August 10, 2011

We handled a few calls together during my time with another agency in Franklin Co. You were always professional and had a team-first attitude. It was an honor and privilege to have known you.

Park Officer K. Kuhn
Delaware Co Preservation Parks
August 8, 2011

My father passed away on Friday. Dave was on a flight and I couldn't call him. I raced for the phone to call you ... for a brief second, I thought you were going to be at the other end of the phone. That was a hard moment. You were ALWAYS there, no matter what. I miss you and love you. Take care of my father for me.

Karen
friend
July 18, 2011

It's funny that I always seem to look at the clock at 7:45 and it ALWAYS makes me think of you. It seems to happen everyday.

I spent most of the evening cleaning and I went through some pictures and scrapbooks, the only ones we have. You are missed more than words can describe.

I feel so bad for Kyle. I want to talk to him about you, but it upsets him so much every time I mention you. It's the worst feeling in the world to watch him miss you so much. It amplifies my sorrow, too.

I'm getting ready to take Kyle to Wisconsin for COPS Kids Camp. That's ironic because you and I camped there many years ago. I'll have to tell Kyle the story about the bear out side of our tent...

I can't believe it's coming up on three years....

Laura Martin
Kyle's Mom
July 9, 2011

Your birthday came and I couldn't bear to say anything. It has been 22 years now, since we met in English when I was the 'new kid' at Whitehall. Your friendship and loyalty to me in my hardest times made you so much more than a friend to me, you were my brother. All those games, the times we'd go shooting, watching you ref little leaguers on FREEZING cold Saturdays :P
You always encouraged me to do more and I did. What were all those plans we had, brother? To join a force together - take on the world. When I left Ohio, you were there to say goodbye. When I lost Mom three years later, there you were. You were such a part of our family. Uncle Marty to the kids. I still smile so big when I think of you and Lexii playing peek-a-boo together. She turned 21 just 4 days after your birthday. Remember when you said you hoped I had her on your birthday? And teased that I should have named her Marty :P

I feel like this world was robbed of such a beautiful presence. I hate myself for not trying harder to keep up with you. Military life gets overwhelming. But I never stopped caring, Marty Michael. Never once.

Thank you for being the most wonderful friend in my life. Watch over your boy and if you get a moment, watch over us, too. If nothing else, I smile to know that you are not alone there. Your love is at your side.

I love you and I will miss you every single day of my life, until I can see you again.

Dani Cothern-Rice
Friend
June 22, 2011

Thinking of you today on your birthday. I still can't believe you are gone. I think of you often and always smile at the memories.

Anonymous
Friend
June 10, 2011

Deputy Martin,
I lost my partner, James Mitchell Prince, January 18, 2005. I went to the National Police Officers Memorial to honor Mitch in May 2006. Since that time, I have gone to the memorial every year that I can. While I was there this year, I was getting a rubbing from the wall of my partner. I saw a woman sitting on the wall across from the names on the panel next to mitch's. I could hear her crying, and it touched me. I sat next to her and asked if she wanted rubbing, of your name created in a thin blue line. after giving it to her, I should have talked to her, but I was choked up. and instead let her have her time. I want you and her to know that when one of us falls, it doesn't only affect the ones we love, it affects the entire law enforcement community. You are missed.

Sgt. T. Dailey
Hope Mills Police Department
May 16, 2011

Missing you and thiking of you tonight....Its weird how the smallest things bring back a flood of memories. Wonder how life could have been diffrent the what ifs are the hardest. Je'taime

Anonymous
April 6, 2011

Marty,

It's so hard being a single parent. So many times things come up and while I do the best I can, it was always nice to have your perspective on things, too.

Today, I got an email from Kyle's teacher. He explained that he had given the class an adverb test. Kyle was the only one in the class that got a 100%. Kyle has been struggling, so to encourage him, he made a really big deal out of it. It turns out, that Kyle cheated on the test. Mr. Riley had emailed me to tell me about it. When I confronted Kyle he lied to me! I am so frustrated with that boy!

It seems like everything is a battle with him these days. I fight with him to pick up his toys and laundry, to do his homework, to do his chores, to take care of himself and keep himself clean. You don't know how I wish you were here so you could set him strait!

Other than that, he is doing well. He is quickly becoming a young man.

We miss you more than words could ever describe.

Laura
Kyle's mom
March 4, 2011

Marty,

We attended a funeral service for a Clark County Deputy yesterday. Attending that service brought back so many memories of the day we laid you to rest. Your picture hangs in our office in honor of your life, your work and your sacrifice. Many times throughout the shift I'll walk in and out of the office and look at your picture. Each time I pass by it I make sure I take time to reflect on your life and what a genuine person you were. I miss you, man.

Anonymous
January 8, 2011

Another holiday without you. I can't believe how much I still miss you and think of you everyday.

Kim
sister
November 29, 2010

Missing you....

Anonymous
November 24, 2010

Remembering Marty on the 2nd anniversary of his "ultimate sacrifice".
Wanted to let the family, friends and co-workers know that we who have walked this path before you will remember his sacrifice.
God bless you.
Lorraine Bond (Mother)
Deputy Sheriff: Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 09.06.01

Anonymous
September 9, 2010

God Bless, my brother. You are missed by many!

Eric Brill
Whitehall Division of Police
September 6, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. I know there are many people who miss you and think of you every day. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
September 6, 2010