Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police Martin J. Ford

Marquette City Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, August 24, 1924

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Reflections for Chief of Police Martin J. Ford

Rest in peace sir and always know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice, and rest in peace to your son also for his incredible selfless and heroic actions that day.

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

August 24, 2020

Your heroic service is remembered today my brother...continue to Rest in Peace.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City Police Department

August 2, 2016

Chief Ford, you and your son Lloyd, will forever leave a mark in Marquette's history. I know you were both deeply missed by your family and friends. Thank you for your service, I know I will meet you both someday.

Kim M. Young
Great granddaughter

April 30, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2013

Thank you Sir and your Son for your outstanding Heroism, both RIP now as you served well.

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

August 24, 2012

Chief Ford, you and your son gave your lives to protect other's and you are not forgotten..... God Bless you and your son...........

Deputy Loonsfoot
Marquette County Sheriff's Office

May 13, 2005

Chief Ford, thank you for your years of service. I know that you and your son are together. Rest in peace sir.

December 25, 2004

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