Jonesville Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1996
Reflections for Patrol Sergeant Gregory Keith Martin
SGT MARTIN, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO STILL LOVE AND MISS YOU. YOUR MURDER WILL NOT GO WITHOUT JUDGEMENT, SOMEDAY YOUR KILLER WILL HAVE TO COME BEFORE GOD.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
October 5, 2007
GREG,
Hey I just found out that there questioning a guy about your death. He sure fits one of the composite sketches. I still have faith that your killer will be brought to justice on this side. If not rest assured that he will have to answer to the God in Heaven that I serve. Rest easy friend. You are not forgotten!!!!!
Deputy Sheriff
Pontotoc County Sheriff
September 23, 2007
I was just reading an article that said they were questioning a suspect in your murder. I hope that justice finally comes for you and your family. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.
nc game warden
September 4, 2007
There is no giving up brother. Your killer will be brought to justice. Rest easy.
August 31, 2007
Greg, Theres an Officer from Kansas up there with you now. I didnt know him like I did you but I was sitting here watching coverage of the storms the night he was killed. Wondering If I could have had the courage to do the things he was out there doing. I couldnt help but to think of you and the things you used to tell me about fear.
I just wanted to say that you and Tim seem to have been the same caliber of Officer and I can only hope that when God calls me home we are all on the same beat. I look foraward to serving with you and Tim on the day of my first watch on heavens streets.
I still think of you often and miss you alot.
Eric
Deputy Sheriff Eric Holcomb
Pontotoc County Oklahoma
May 12, 2007
I just visted this webb site, and to my amaze, i founnd some warm thoughts stated about my brother,hero and my best friend. You all will never know how much your words mean to me and my family. There is not a day goes by that i do not pray for all men and weman in blue to come home safe to your families. Greg was a great officer, and really loved what he did. He would be truely honored by this page,and so am i.... THANK YOU FOR NOT FORGETTING.. God bless each and every one of you Melissa
Melissa Blakely
My Brother
May 4, 2007
My heart stopped when I heard about what happend.You were only doing your job and someone took that away, your memories stay and live on for eternity.I can only cry when I read about your story.My heart goes out to you and WE WILL FIND THE ONES WHO DID THIS!I pray to God that they slip up and talk or that we will have a description of them.You left behind your wife and kids... but you will meet them again but not yet not yet.They can't wait to see you again you are a good father and a excellent police officer.I watch America's Most Wanted ever saturday night hoping that there is Descripions or captures of the cowards that did this.You don't know me and never have met me but I feel that you are family to me.You don't know how bad that I want to bring these cowards to justice.If other officers can read this I want you to know that I have all my energy in helping you with this case as soon as I get Descriptions of these cowards.Just like all other AMW viewers.I want to write this song to you:
When I woke up this morning/
And wipe the sleep from my eyes/
I found a new day dawning/
And suddenly I realized /
You're gone/
Tell me I was dreaming/
And that you didn't leave me here to cry/
You didn't say you don't love me anymore/
It was just my imagination telling lies/
Tell me that you didn't say goodbye/
I'm in a state of confusion/
I hope things are not what they seem/
If this is really happening/
Just let me go back to dream/
You're home/
Darlin' Tell me you didn't say...
Goodbye
-Anthony, Cary, North Carolina
Anthony Woodruff Jr.
Fellow Citizen
April 18, 2007
There isn't a car that I stop that I don't think you you, Sgt. Martin. This case is still open...it may never be solved..who knows? But you can bet that justice will be served...somewhere.
Rest easy now...
A Brother Officer
Winston-Salem Police Department
April 11, 2007
Sgt. Martin, we never met. However I was working when you gave your life for justice in a neighboring County. I will never forget your sacarfice. Nor will I forget the cowards involved in your murder have yet to be brought to justice. Rest in Peace. Brother
SGT J Harpe
Davie Co. Sheriff's Office
February 25, 2007
Greg, I still think about you everyday as I suit up to go to work. I will always miss your kindness and mentoring that you gave to me when I was trying to get into Law Enforcement. Thank-you you will never be forgotten.
Deputy Sheriff Eric Holcomb
close friend
January 7, 2007
On Angels ...
"The wings ain't anything but a uniform that's all. When they are in the field so to speak, they always wear them."
-Taken from Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Greg,
10 Years today ... you're not forgotten.
October 5, 2006
This case may be unsolved on earth but Our Lord knows everything and no man will escape His justice.There is a time for every purpose under heaven.
Rest safe knowing this.
October 5, 2006
Soon it will be 10 years since the news story broke on our local station, and still no resolution. Even if he isn't brought to justice on this earth, he will still face his maker- then final judgement will be rendered. Please know that we keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers. You didn't deserve what happened, no one ever does. God bless you.
Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, Forsyth Co. SO, NC
August 18, 2006
Once again you"re story appeared on AMW. you"re sacrfice will not be forgotten, untill the killer is brought to justice. Godspeed, rest in peace brother.
June 6, 2006
I just watched the segment of AMW and saw the incident which you were involved in. I hope and pray they find the coward that took you away from your son and family. My prayers to everyone close to you.
June 3, 2006
I passed by your memorial site this week on a return trip from Florida. In retrospect I had passed by this site more than once during my travels over the last several years but shamefully I had never felt compelled to find out who or why this stretch of highway was dedicated to. Thankfully the internet allowed me to do that.
I just want to say that like fellow warriors who have fallen before you, both in the line of duty and wars past, you will never be forgotten. Never.
Sgt Thomas W. Fanning
U.S. Army/Retired
February 25, 2006
Sergeant Martin I just saw your story on the "Most Wanted" 1/7/06. I pray
that someone can assist in catching this person and bringing them to justice. We honor you Sir and thank you for your service to the citizens of Jonesville, N.C. Rest In Peace Sir.
Police Mom
Missouri
January 7, 2006
My wife & I just returned from a trip to Yadkin Co., North Carolina. "Wanted" posters for the killer of Sgt. Martin were still displayed in the windows of nearly every business in Elkin & Jonesville 9 years after this travesty.
It's nice to see that the community recognizes and remembers Sgt. Martin for the hero that he is. The people whom he served in life continue to seek justice for him.
a brother officer
Woodbridge, NJ
October 25, 2005
"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us." - Jean Paul Richter
Greg,
You're not forgotten.
October 5, 2005
Sgt. Greg Martin,
Saw your story on America's Most Wanted 5-28-05. Your death/story touched me deeply as my family also lost a loved one(Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig on 2-16-04)--during a traffic stop around 1:55 a.m. It's always a tragedy when someone is murdered, especially when it's someone in law enforcement out doing their job to keep their communities safe. Hope that AMW gets the break they need to bring down the person/people involved/responsible for your death. Your family deserves the peace of mind knowing that the bad guys are off the street and that justice has been served. So I hope it all gets solved soon. Rest in peace. May God watch over your family & all the brave men and women in law enforcement.
Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04
May 30, 2005
I had never heard of you or your story even though I am a police officer in your very own home state. Hard to believe that other officers aren't aware of it knowing that there is a killer/killers on the loose but there are some many leo murders these days. I just wanted to say that watching America's Most Wanted brought tears to my eyes. I was in awe of how they still drive the procession of patrol cars to the scene of your murder every year even if it IS in the middle of the night. They are truly honoring you. I just wanted to say that your friends and family are still fighting for you. I hope you know how true your friends were and how much your family loved you.
Hopefully, we all take what we learned here and implement it in our own activities as leo's. Your loss is not in vain.
Anon Police Officer
May 29, 2005
I was getting ready for work when I saw your story profiled on a segment of America’s Most Wanted. It is so often that I head out to work with the potential of never seeing my wife and daughter again. Unfortunately, a few of us law enforcement officers will be forced to make that Ultimate Sacrifice. Your death was not in vain. For when you fell, your brothers and sisters closed ranks to keep that thin blue line solid. It is my prayer that God will continue to comfort your family. Someday, your killers will receive that long awaited Justice either in a courtroom or by God. Sleep well, my brother.
Sergeant Michael G. Yates
Colonial Heights Police Dept. (VA)
May 29, 2005
REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU ARE A HERO
SGT FOLEY
INGALLS (IN)
May 28, 2005
I saw you on AMW, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and loved ones.
God Bless you and yours.
Ret. Sgt. AJC
MCSD,NJ
May 28, 2005
As I sat down a began watching Americas Most Wanted, I saw your story. Even though we never met, I received cold chills through my body. You are a true hero. As I go to work everyday, I realize I alwys give some but you gave all. You are a hero. May you and your family receive justice!
Cpl. McCurry
Texas
May 28, 2005
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