Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Martin,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 7, 2022

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 7, 2020

This is the only letter I will ever write to my Grandfather John. We miss you, my older brother was given your name, but I was given your face and the reflection is a daily reminder of what was taken from our family. I turned 33 this year, my daughter Jazlyn Madlyn Martin turned 6 and my son...Jace Cagan Martin, turned 2. The same age my father was when we lost you...I can't imagine how my Grandmother carried on, and how his children found there way to becoming the remarkable people and parents they did. But, like the Martin name and face...they also carried on and payed tribute to their lose and your sacrifice. I LOVE YOU Papa JC. I miss you Papa JC. THANK YOU Papa JC. Your Grandson... James

James Martin

August 8, 2013

John C. Martin was my great uncle. I never met great-uncle John but heard stories of him from my dad. What a joy it has been to find this memorial of him. I wish my grandfather were alive to see it!! Thank you for honoring him.

Nathalie (Martin) Graf
great niece

June 25, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 66th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 2, 2013

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

September 14, 2012

You are not forgotten.

Officer
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

November 30, 2005

OFFICER MARTIN THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE IN PROTECTION OUR WILDLIFE.HOPE TO FIND A PHOTO OF YOU TO BE DISPLAY ON YOUR MEMORIAL.

GILBERT DANIEL

September 5, 2005

On 08/07/2002, in Morgantown, Butler Co.,KY, a memorial will be dedicated in memory of Officer John C. Martin and KSP Det.Darrel V. Phelps,my father. Both Officers are from Morgantown. I beleive it should be recognized that on August 07, in both 1947 and 1981, that 2 Officers from the same home town paid the "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE".

PTL. Daren G. Phelps
Morgantown Police Dept.