Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny, the last time I saw you, you were still a little boy.We come from a large family,I never could quite get that image of you and your brother.. out of my mind Two beautiful twins...God Blessed your parents.. God Blessed everyone who has and will be touched by you and the memories they share.. My prayers are with all of you. You were brought here for such a brief moment and now you join the ranks of all the Martinez's who God has called home,one of them My Father, your Grandpa Cruz's brother "James M.Martinez". May you rest in peace knowing your family will be taken care of and loved beyond measure.
Much love to All of you,
Lupe Martinez Santana

Lupe Martinez Santana
Relative

April 2, 2007

DANNY I WAS A DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM THAT YOU WERE ONCE THERE FOR IN THE LINE OF DUTY. MY GRATITUDE TO YOU WAS NEVER FULLY EXPRESSED BY ME AND MY CHILD. I THANK YOU SO MUCH DANNY FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING. YOU WERE A VERY KIND AND LOVING PERSON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU DANNY, IF ONLY THE WORLD HAD MORE. YOU ARE TRULY A HERO. GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU!!

FRIEND

April 2, 2007

My prayers go out to Danny's wife and children, his parents, grandparents, siblings. Also to his brothers in blue. I pray daily for you all. May God bless you and give you peace.

FSPD Wife

April 2, 2007

Rest in Peace Bro.

DEPTUY JONATHAN RITTER
CRAWFORD COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT

April 1, 2007

God bless you for your service and sacrifice!

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department

April 1, 2007

When I was in the 4th grade ( I am now 19), Danny became my step-brother, From that moment on I had someone who was always caring, accepting, and was always getting me out of trouble! haha. Danny was an awsome guy and there is nothing I can say about him that you don't already know. All I can say is what an honor it is to call him my brother!! Our family has suffered a huge loss and will have a huge void that no one can ever fill. Danny was a one of a kind, He loved Alice more then the world, and to Kirstin and Morgan, you know your dad loved you and would give the world for you!!

Thank you Danny for being a wonderful brother, husband, and son!!! You are a hero and your memories will live in our hearts forever!!

April 1, 2007

Danny,

When I worked at SMILES, it was an honor to see any member of the FSPD to walk into the store, but especially you. You always had on a smile and always gave me a good laugh telling me a story or joking around with your buds.

But remember in the mind of every single person in existence, you died a hero and NOTHING can change that. We are all proud of you and your sacrifices made, not just to yourself, or your community, but especially to your family.

It was an honor to have known you and I sit here proudly today knowing others just like you are proudly protecting us throughout the world.

God bless you, your wife, and your children, as well as the rest of your family. We have lost one of the world's greatest people to ever live.

Jacob Stone
Ozark, Arkansas

April 1, 2007

To the family of Danny Martinez, I never had the chance to meet Danny, however my husband new him well. This is very sad tragedy that hurts me dearly. I can't imagine what you are going through. My husband is a deputy for the LeFlore County Sheriff's dept. and I worry about him all the time. Although I didn't know Danny I mourn for him and the family. He was my brother in blue. I regret that I had to work because I wanted to make it to his funerals. Danny, you and your family will be in mine and my family's thoughts a prayers. Jerimy Emmert misses you dearly.

Detention Officer Jaclyn Emmert
LeFlore County Detention Center

April 1, 2007

My husband worked with danny for several years. The police community is a brotherhood, and we have lost one of our own. Everyday these officers put their lives on the line for their communities. Danny was doing just that, helping a mother retrieve her child. "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That He Lay Down His Life For His Fellow Man." To morgan and kirsten always know that your dad is a true hero. To the rest of the Martinez family, my thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Samantha Jiminez
Wife of Panama Police Officer, Mark Jiminez

April 1, 2007

To Mrs. Martinez and children , Thank you for sharing Danny's life with us. To his parents, Thank you for the fine young you raised. To our law enforcement family,you have stood strong and steady in the face of an overwhelming loss and Danny would be so proud of the way you have stood with his family and each other. Thank you Danny for your complete love and dedication to your calling to protect and serve others. You gave the ulimate sacrifice. In Psalm 23 it says "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son... You loved so much that you gave the greatest gift you had, your own life. God tells us of all the gifts he gives us, the greatest is love. He tells us to love one another as He loves us and Danny you did just that and now you have stayed the couse completed your watch and God has welcomed you home. Our tears are for ourselves because we miss you but forever we will never forget you. God Bless and keep us all during this loss of one of our family.

Linda E. Arnold-Dispatcher
Fort Smith Police Dept

April 1, 2007

I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH DANNY MARTINEZ U WERE THE BEST CUZ EVER!!!I LOVE U TO ALICE AND IM SORRY

taylor grigsby
cousins

March 31, 2007

Thank you Sir, for your Service and your Ultimate Sacrifice.
May you rest in Perfect and Eternal Peace. My deepest
Sympathy to your Family and Friends. God Bless.

Lt. Art Sulton(retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.-SC

March 31, 2007

Our Family's thoughts and prayers go out to the Martinez family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Officer Martinez, but I have come to respect and honor him and all the personnel who serve the citizens of Fort Smith. Thank you and God Bless you all in these troubled times.

Jim Fuhrman
FSPD Citizen's Police Academy

March 31, 2007

To the family, friends, coworkers and all who love Danny, I was notified late Sunday evening that Danny was killed. I am so sorry for your loss. Danny was one of the most loving, caring and respectful men that I have ever known. I attended high school with Danny and then I was given the privlege to deal work with him on several occassions. You are deeply missed.

Nicole Leveseque
Victim Advocate/Friend

March 31, 2007

"The ultimate sacrifice"...those words still ring in our ears following the touching memorial service for Daniel Martinez. The tribute underlined his impeccable character, unlimited commitment, and loyalty to duty. Even those who never met him have now been touched by his life. Our prayers for his wife and children shall continue. God reminds us that He has identified with our grief and loss when His Own Son died on the cross and made "the ultimate sacrifice of his life" for the sins of the world, John 3:16. HE CARES!

Chaplain Ted Darling
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

March 31, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE AND I KNOW YOU WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US ALL FROM THE STREETS OF GOLD!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

March 31, 2007

I never got the chance to meet officer Martinez, I wish I would have. Brother you have made the ultimate sacrafice to which there is no shame. you have gone to live with the Lord, and I know he had a special place in Heaven for you. Brother you Patrol those streets of gold,I know that you will be there to watch over all your brothers left behind. While we Patrol the streets here on Earth we can have comfort to know you and the lord have our backs. I know when the day comes I make that final call 10-7 you and the Lord we be there to welcome me home. Officer Martinez job well done, we shall continue your work. God Bless you and your family.
Officer Sam Hill
UAFS PD

Officer Sam Hill
UAFS Police Department

March 31, 2007

My condolences to Danny's family. Danny was an inspiration to us all and I hope that we (his brothers in blue) can learn from his example and leave this world a little better place than we found it. Danny, you will be missed by us all. Rest In Peace

Jason Bandy Patrolman/SRO
Poteau Police Department

March 31, 2007

Words are but a mere fraction of the feelings that we are all experiencing at this time. You have touched the hearts of so many people and brought an entire community closer together with your unselfishness and desire to serve. You have proven that heroes do exist, and that police officers are born, not made. Thank you for reminding us that simple fact.
My prayers are with your brothers in law enforcement, friends, family and espically with Alice and the children. May you rest in peace.

Shayla Jackson
Wife of Greenwood Police Chief, Keith Jackson

March 31, 2007

"The Lord is my strength and my shield.
My heart trust's in him, and I am helped".

Danny, god bless you, your family and your fellow officers. You are in good hands now. We will take the watch from here.

Rest easy Brother.

Traffic Officer
JOPLIN POLICE, MO

March 30, 2007

Thank you for your service, officer. You trudged through the dark, while we slept at night. God bless you and your family.

Citizen

March 30, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Martinez -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Martinez -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

March 30, 2007

To the family, children, friends and fellow officers of Danny Martinez. What craziness, this does not make sense when someone tries, gives his life and future only trying to make a difference in the world. May the peace of God be with you all. Your husband, Mrs Martinez is a true hero. To all officers-be safe, God Bless and take care.
CSPD Officer's Mother

Colo Springs Officer's Mother
Colorado Springs, CO PD

March 30, 2007

Officer Martinez helped us last year when we had an intruder. He came by several times that night to tell us he was in the area and still looking for the man. We appreciate his service and want to express our condolences to his family and friends and fellow Officers.

Robert L. & Sandi Walters
Ft. Smith Residents

March 30, 2007

It was an honor to have met you once when you came to Crawford County and I am deeply saddened by the loss your friends and family must be feeling.I pray that God will comfort your friends and family. You were an inspiration to everyone who met you.

Cpl. Susan Spence
Crawford County Detention Center

March 30, 2007