Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Winston I. Martindale, Jr.

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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Reflections for Trooper Winston I. Martindale, Jr.

A true American HERO! Rest in Heavenly Peace, Sir!

Chief Geoff Jacobs
Porterdale (GA) Police Dept.

July 29, 2013

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

July 29, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir............................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

July 29, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Winston Martindale, and the New York State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Trooper Martindale, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 29, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper

Lt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

July 29, 2013

Thank You for your service,Sir

Deputy K Myers
Stanly County Sheriff's Office NC

July 29, 2013

Thank you for being the person you are trooper, I respect you.

DS Etheridge
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2013

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department, WY

July 29, 2013

RIP Trooper Martindale. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow troopers during this sad and difficult time.

P.O. Michael J. Kranyak (retired)
Bridgeport CT Police Department

July 29, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Martindale. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around your family, friends and fellow Troopers. Your service to the citizens of New York and this great country will not be forgotten.

Officer Adam Carpenter ( Retired )
LVMPD

July 28, 2013

Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

July 28, 2013

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Retired TFC Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

July 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

July 28, 2013

You have shown us more strength and courage and heroism than many of us will ever know. To put the lives of the pilots ahead of the pain you were no doubt in is to be respected and admired. I'm thankful you had two more years with your family rather than to be lost then and there. So long as you live in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from those who love you most, but my heart goes out to the entire NYSP at the loss they have suffered.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

July 28, 2013

We are truly sorry for your loss. All we can say is God will help you find peace. My son, Officer Joe Corr New Hartford NY EOW was 2/27/06. He was 30 years old and had a baby girl age 1. Trooper Martindale mad the ultimate sacrifice . God bless your family. He will always be remembered.

Mother of Fallne Oficer
Kathy Corr

July 28, 2013

For Trooper Winston Martindale:

The duties and the risks of the law-officer, in the course of his/her day, can be varied and many. All the training and preparation for life as a guardian & protector are no assurance that death or serious injury will not result while performing our duty. We regret that Winston is the most recent illustration of what any law-officer might encounter on any assignment. The lingering injury, and for a substantial period, only adds to the pain felt by those close to him.
We pray for Winston's family, friends, co-workers and all those who care about him. May they reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render Trooper Winston Martindale, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 28, 2013

Rest in Peace Trooper Martindale, Bless your family and the NYSP.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

July 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother. The Lord will heal you and your family.

Police Specialist Michael A. Tackema
Fayetteville,NC PD

July 27, 2013

Trooper Martindale, may you rest in peace our brother. Even with your injuries you continued on to help others. We will all miss you. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

July 27, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Martindale. May God bless you and your Family.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit

July 27, 2013

Thank you for your service Trooper Martindale, and for your example of what a true hero really is. Rest in peace sir.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

July 27, 2013

RIP Winston.

Det Lt Tom Brawley, Retired
Coconino County Sheriffs Office,Arizona

July 27, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

July 27, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Martindale!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

July 26, 2013

RIP Trooper Martindale

Resident of Malden, MA

July 26, 2013

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