Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marty,

Although I worked with you in the jail, I only truly met you during these last six months. Despite this, I feel as though I have lost a childhood friend. We never spent much time with each other outside of work, but I can not explain the bond I felt we made between each other. You were always there when I needed you and were a person who was looked up to by all. Lately, my days have been long and my nights have been short. I never imagined that someone I have known for such a short time would have a lifetime effect on my family and I. This just further shows what an astonishing person you were. I will do whatever it takes to keep you honored within our unit. Although your desk may be taken, and your vehicle driven, you will always hold a special place within SIU. You were a great police officer and made everyone around you feel special. You will be forever remembered as a hero. I am sorry your time here was cut short and I can not explain the happiness I feel to have known you, and the grief I feel to have lost you.

Cpl. David Barrick (C44)
F.C.S.O. (SIU)

September 11, 2008

That glint of someone special in you eyes will always be missed cuz.

Fred

September 11, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

September 11, 2008

Marty,
Today we led you to your final resting place. Although it was one of the best send offs I had ever attended it was probably one of the hardest to go through. As we carried you from the funeral home to the awaiting hearse. I felt honored to have met you and paying you this final tribute of respect. For the many who attended it was evident you were loved by everyone whose lives you touched. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy my brother.

Deputy Daniel Knopp #878
Franklin County Sheriffs Office

September 11, 2008

Marty,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James M. Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

September 11, 2008

Marty,
Today we had your service and laid you to rest. This was probebly one of the most difficult days of my life, as well as other Deputies and police officers that were there. There were so many cruisers and citizens there were at your service and not a dry eye in the sky. When the communication center aired for your car#31 and no response, then placed you out of service, that was difficult but needed to be done.
Right now words can not explain how I am feeling, except for the fact that I miss you dearly. I will miss our long conversations and all your wisdom. God bless you brother. Please run heaven like you did the streets of Columbus and rock on .Your son was a true champ today, just as you raised him to be.
I love you Marty and thank you for being the best co-worker/ partner anyone could ever ask for.I will talk to you soon..........BLINKY

Deputy Brian Toth
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

September 11, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

September 11, 2008

Marty, I just came home from your funeral. It was very well done. I heard several stories about you that I did not know. I am proud to have known you and been able to have worked with you over the years. I will miss, but never forget you.

Your friend,

Andy Eing

Sergeant Andrew Eing
Franklin County Sheriffs Office/ Friend

September 11, 2008

As a new deputy over 9 years ago my first impression of you was a good one. You always treated people with respect and dignity, this I will never forget. Once you left the jail I rarely seen you, but when I did, you always had a smile on your face and you had not changed one bit. You were still the engaging, polite, good-natured man that you had been when you were a younger officer. I did not know you well, at best you were an acquaintance. It is this fact that shows just how special of a person you were. I hardly knew you, yet the knowledge of your passing truly has left me with a profound sense of loss. I will always remember you not only as a good officer, but as wonderful human being.

Deputy Jason Defenbaugh
FCSO

September 11, 2008

RIP my Brother. Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

September 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

September 10, 2008

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Martin for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO! May the Lord be with your family and friends today and the difficult days ahead..
Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

September 10, 2008

Rest In Peace, Deputy Martin.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 10, 2008

The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer that was found while a Pueblo Police Officer visited the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005 Officer's Prayer

Fallen Officer’s Prayer

I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

September 10, 2008

To the family and friends of Marty....my thoughts and prayers are with you. We hear of this all too often. Marty was a hero...he made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless!

MBP
Former LEO/Dispatcher

September 10, 2008

Marty,

Thank you for all of the great memories and stories. Some of our best days were at Mifflin Township, none better than April 4th, 2001. Keep grinning and know that you are missed and will never be forgotten!!

Your friend, Mike

Deputy and Friend, Michael Gross
Franklin County Sheriff's Department

September 10, 2008

To the family and friends of Deputy Marty Martin and the members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Dept.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Martin was tragically killed.

To Deputy Martin's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

Heaven may have another hero, but how I wish it wasn't so. In reading his reflections, I can see that Marty was an amazing young man.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Marty gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 6, 2008.


Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 10, 2008

I've also sat her and looked at these pages several times and tried to think of something to say. I'm hurtng inside and the funeral is in 24hrs...So it's going to get even worse....
Being the first responder along with Deputy Satterfield I didn't want to believe it was a Deputy that we were giving cpr to...We tried are best but what was done couldn't be undone. In my 9 years as a Deputy I never excpected this to happen...
I'm proud to have worked with you....you are one of the good guys....I honestly can't think of one negative thing about you...Marty you are one of the most complete officers I know...Thanks for your service

Deputy Sheriff #800 N Branson Car 30
franklin County --- friend/co-worker

September 10, 2008

Your service and dedication will never be forgotten. May you rest in the hands of the father in Heaven. Until we all meet again. Prayers to the family and dept.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept.

September 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing one can say except that you have my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Be safe. Rusty Cox

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville Police Department

September 10, 2008

Marty,
You are a great guy. Professional and patient. You will be greatly missed brother. Thank you for everything. Rest in Peace!

Anonymous
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2008

Rest In Peace Deputy. Watch over from above as your fellow deputies take the watch. My condolences to your family and the Franklin Cnty SD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 9, 2008

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

September 9, 2008

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

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

September 9, 2008

Sting
Today jody, myself, wade and lori and your family went to the cemetary and planned your final resting place. This day is going to be very sad but special. We are planning this day exactly how you would have wanted it. Today myself and Kevin Dinardo placed all your many awards on your uniform and all the brass buttons, boy you did alot in your career.

I want you to rest brother, we will take care of Kyle and Jody. I love you and god bless you.....BLINKY

Deputy Brian Toth
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2008