Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Martin's family and friends during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

May 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

May 21, 2015

RIP Officer Martin, may God comfort your family and department during this unfortunate time.

Ofcr Cooper
LAPD

May 20, 2015

RIP Brother

corporal Jackie Robertson
Lewisburg police

May 20, 2015

Rest easy, brother, for we now have the watch.

Captain Kevin Clark
Denton County Sheriff's Office

May 20, 2015

RIP Brother. May GOD be with you and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

May 20, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Brian Sullivan, Cpl. (RET)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My heart breaks for the children. It is a long road ahead, but I promise you will be okay. He will always be with you making sure you are okay. You are never alone.

Jena Kincaid
daughter of fallen HPD SGT Kent D. Kincaid EOW 5-23-1998

May 20, 2015

RIP Officer Martin, you would have been proud of your son Tyler last night, no fears that your LE brothers and sisters will look after him.

Maureen McNally Bartkus
Bethlehem NY PD retired

May 20, 2015

May the peace of our Heavenly Father be with the family and loved ones of this fine police officer.

He died serving the community and upholding the law. May he find peace and rest knowing he is loved.

Alicia Garcia, Attorney at Law

May 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Richard Martin. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Houston, Texas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

May the children of Officer Martin know that their Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us, Officer Martin, Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 20, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Martin, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

May 20, 2015

Please accept my condolences for the unfortunate loss of P.O. Martin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Officer's family.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
NYC Transit PD/NY Police Dept.

May 20, 2015

Brother Martin, You've paid the ultimate sacrifice. You have the gratitude from all your Brethren who has and will wear the badge. May God keep you close, and may God be with your family and friends during this difficult time. RIP Brother Martin, We have the Watch.

Det. Robinzine
Berwyn Police Department

May 20, 2015

RIP

Sheriff's Detective Kenneth Seel
San Diego County Sheriff's Department

May 20, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER Martin!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 20, 2015

RIP my brother you have fought a good fight. We will carry the torch for you.

Lt Gerald Allen
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office

May 20, 2015

Officer Martin, your service to the City will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

May 20, 2015

"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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

May 20, 2015

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Sergeant Cortice Miles
Bessemer Police Department

May 19, 2015

RIP Officer Martin, you gave it all.... Prayers to you, your family and those closest to you.

Lt. Brian Clark
Johnson County Kansas Sheriff's Office

May 19, 2015

Thank you for your service. Godspeed Officer Martin

C/O Seiple
IDOC

May 19, 2015

RIP AND THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE! GODSPEED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Stephen Bruet PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety

May 19, 2015

Officer Martin, I am sure you have already made roll call in the Lords House. Sir, when you meet my Grandfather tell him I sure would have liked to have met him. I feel very Honored to carry his name. Perry Jones

Grandson of a Slain HPD Officer
Grandson of a Slain HPD Officer

May 19, 2015

Well Officer Martin, goodbye and Godspeed. Just learned a few minutes ago the coward who took this good man from us has died. It won't replace our officer, but at least his family will not have to go through the pain of a trial. We will police and soldier on in your place Officer Martin.

Lt Paul George
Houston Police Department

May 19, 2015