Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You served your time and then some. You gave all you possibly could and now it's your turn to rest. Thank you for your service and thank you for paving the way for the rest of us.

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

©1984 America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

Officer Christina Hardy
Walla Walla Department of Veterans Affairs

July 24, 2007

REST IN PEACE,BROTHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.



Sgt.BR SEXTON
Okla.Dept. of Corrections

July 24, 2007

May there always be law enforcement to apprehend the type of criminals that took Chief Deputy Tommy Martin's life. May God Bless Tommy's soul. May God be with his friends & family during this horrific time. You are in my prayers.

Ofc. Rob Trevino
Clinton PD Clinton, MI

July 23, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 23, 2007

Chief Martin,

Rest in peace my brother. My prayers are with you and your family. Stand tall, we have your watch from here.

Patrolman Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department, Michigan

July 23, 2007

Oh my gosh! What a horrible, horrible way to die. Aren't the windows of their vehicles bulletproof? We need to come up with something much safer for our officers so that these criminals who now shoot them in the face, can't kill them. There has to be some way, some how with today's technology. Bulletproof vests just aren't enough for them in today's world anymore.

Come on, let's do something more to help our officers, please!

July 23, 2007

Sir, you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

July 23, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina/Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

July 23, 2007

This incident appears to be another example of the new violence and lack of honor of the new generation of criminals. Thank god for the old warriers that keep up the fight to hold our society together. Our condolences to the familty of Chief Deputy Martin.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

July 23, 2007

Your service will never be forgotten. Rest easy.

July 23, 2007

your watch here is over, may angels lead you home...... R.I.P Chief

Deputy Sheriff 6454
L.A.S.D.

July 22, 2007

Cheif Deputy Martin you will not be forgotten you are a hero. It hurts to see another brother fall in the line of duty. And to your family & fellow Officers our hearts nd prayers are with you all. RIP

Officer A. Carrel
Heartland Regional Medical Center

July 22, 2007

May you walk with the Lord forever, and may He watch over your family. Thank you for your years of dedicated service, Brother.

SSgt
KCSD

July 22, 2007

Chief Martin may you Rest In Peace and Honor. My thoughts and prayers are offered to your family and the members of your department. You have earned the name of "Hero".

Senior Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office - RCIU

July 22, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE SIR.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 21, 2007

Chief Martin,
Thank you for your service, you died a true hero. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times. God speed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

July 21, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

July 21, 2007

Rest in peace, your loss is felt by us all. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

July 21, 2007

Tommy, you will never be forgotten by your brothers with the ISP. Godspeed my friend, you are a true hero!

Trooper
Illinois State Police D15

July 21, 2007

REST IN PEACE CHIEF, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED.

RETIRED DEPUTY SGT
IOWA

July 21, 2007

rest in peace brother you are a true hero. may god watch over your family and department. we now have the watch.

officer joseph winterer
carlin city police. carlin, nevada

July 21, 2007

Thank you Tommy for your years of service and dedication to the job. You are a true hero and truley a great man. God Bless: We will take it from here

Inv. Douglas Balk
Paxton Police Dept.

July 21, 2007

Rest in peace sir, you have my upmost respect for working 29 years and still being a street cop!, I hope I can live up to the same, GODSPEED!

Aaron P. Sparks #603
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

July 21, 2007

You laid down the ultimate sacrafice as did so many of our brothers befor you. Thank You for your courage. We'll take it from here. God Bless brother.

Officer J. Billman
Udall Police Dept. Udall, KS

July 21, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

July 20, 2007