Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marty i can tell you im going to miss you, you were a great uncle and even though i never said it you were a hero to me. I was hoping as long as you were in law enforcement you would never go but it seems that came to a dreadful halt. Every night i will weep for your passing and pray that you're dancing at the pearly gates. I Love You

Jeremy Steven Cain
Nephew

September 9, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

September 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 9, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 9, 2008

Deputy Martin Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

September 9, 2008

My family's thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Marty. He will definitely be missed. Rest in peace Deputy Martin.

Rob Owens
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

September 9, 2008

I have sat here for over an hour trying to figure out what to say. It has become painfully clear that words will never be able to convey who Marty was. In simplistic terms he was a Husband, Father, Friend and Mentor.

It is even harder to find any word or groups of words which would adequately convey our support to his family and friends while also expressing our sympathy and our own pain during this time.

To Marty's wife and family know that you will never be alone. An entire community will never forget Marty or his contributions both personal and professional. You and Marty will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Chad Thompson S-4
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2008

Rest easy, my brother....

Badge 195
Winston Salem Police, NC

September 9, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

September 9, 2008

May Peace be with everyone during this hard time. Memories are all that are left. With Marty, every memory for everyone will be cherished and blessed. - thoughts and prayers

Anonymous

September 9, 2008

Deputy Martin, Thank you for your sacrafice. You are a true hero. May God Bless your family and department during this difficult time. Rest in peace.

Don Hazelwood, Probation Officer
Fairfield County juvenile Court

September 9, 2008

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

September 9, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

September 9, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

September 9, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

September 9, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

September 9, 2008

"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."

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

September 9, 2008

GOD SPEED BROTHER MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT THIS TRAGIC TIME

DETECTIVE L D CALHOUN
NAUGATUCK CT PD

September 9, 2008

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Dep. Sheriff Marty M. Martin of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Ohio. We pray for your family and friends who will miss you so much. But may they receive consolation in that Dept Marty M. Martin is at rest and is at peace among those who have gone before him. Thank you Sir, for your service. God bless.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

September 9, 2008

The men & women of The Mentor-On-The-Lake Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to Deputy Martin, his family, friends and fellow officers. Never Forget!

M.O. Thomas Rovniak
Mentor on the Lake Police, OH.

September 9, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Martin, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

September 9, 2008

Thank you for your service. May the Lord bless you, your family, friends and fellow co-wrokers. Rest in peace Brother.

Officer Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Twp PD , PA

September 9, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Marty M. Martin. Because of Deputy Martin‘s ultimate sacrifice we live in a safer place. We thank you for your service and your dedication.

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” --Mary Stevenson 1936


With love and respect,

The members of ArrestingHearts

Arresting Hearts

September 9, 2008

Rest in peace Brother

To the Family of Deputy Martin
Your complete family are in my families prayers during this dark time. My family is just starting to make it thru a lost of our own with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris. Marty was taken to early and should of have had more time with you guys. I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know your Husband and Dad is not far from you, he is the whisper in the wind, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, he will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, his smile and all those things that are unique to him, since they are truly what made him. He is a true hero in every sense of the word and your police family extends it arms to you, if this one from Louisiana can do anything do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2008