Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny, where does the time go? 7 years that is so hard to believe. Seems like a short time ago that your law enforcement family received news of your shooting. We were all devastated and hoping it was just a dream, but of course it wasn't. You are missed terribly by your friends and loved ones. Please keep watch over the rest of us left behind to continue the service and keep us safe in the job we do. If you don't want to nudge us if we are slacking, I know Dustin will be right there to do that for us because he was all about the aggravation of his friends. We miss you and loved you alot.

Officer Mary King
Heavener Police Department

June 19, 2014

Danny, although I didn't get to you soon enough that night, but I really tried. I just didn't make it. Had I or someone else been there just a little sooner things might have been different. I at least hope you know that I was with you moments after the shooting and couldn't do anything to help you. I also hope you knew you weren't alone. You are a hero, RIP.

Sgt. Thomas Robinson (ret)
Fort Smith, Arkansas PD

March 23, 2014

Officer Martinez,
On today, the 7th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ft. Smith. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 23, 2014

Danny,
Can't believe it will soon be 6 years since we all got the news of the tragedy of losing you. You are always in my thoughts and I think of you often when we go on a call. I feel that I have a great pair of guardian angels watching over me in you and Dustin. Continue to watch over us left here on patrol and you guys give us a nudge when we become laxed.

Officer Mary King
Heavener Police Department, Heavener OK

January 1, 2014

Hey Danny, I wanted to tell you belated birthday brother, heard this song tonight at work and thought of you.. Just wanting to say hello.. Miss you my friend..

You're my world, the shelter from the rain
You're the pills, that take away my pain
You're the light, that helps me find my way
You're the words, when I have nothing to say

And in this world where nothing else is true
Here I am, still tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you
Still tangled up in you

You're the fire, that warms me when I'm cold
You're the hand I have to hold, as I grow old
You're the shore, when I am lost at sea
You're the only thing that I like, about me

And in this world where nothing else is true
Here I am, still tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you

How long has it been
Since this storyline began
And I hope it never ends
And goes like this forever

In this world where nothing else is true
Here I am, still tangled up in you
Tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you

Still tangled up in you

Dispatcher / Reserve Officer
LeFlore County Sheriff / Poteau Police Dept

August 1, 2013

Danny,
I cannot believe it's been six years since your passing. You are thought of and missed every day.
Love and Hugs,
Rosie

Rosie Martinez
Aunt

March 23, 2013

It has been six years today, but it seems so much more recent. That dreadful night holding you in my arms on that porch will be forever etched in my mind. You never leave our thoughts, Danny, and we continue to share the lessons you taught us to help keep those who follow a little more safe. Rest easy, my friend. We are still keeping the watch, and you will never be forgotten. I loving memory...

Major Dean Pitts
Fort Smith PD

March 23, 2013

Hey Brother! Just wanted to say hello. Today is the day that we lost you. Still feels like yesterday.. Still feels the same as that night. Empty feeling, can't believe it happen.. Just wanted to say Hello and Miss you..

Clay Caudell Dispatcher
LeFlore County Sheriffs Office

March 23, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DANNY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Danny, still remember all the great times that we had. still miss you.. hadn't been here to say hi so I thought that it would be good to do it on your birthday.. Happy Birthday in Heaven my brother..

Dispatcher
LeFlore County Sheriffs Office

July 1, 2012

To my nephew, Thanks for caring for my grandkids and teaching them right from wrong. Thank you for the memories we have like the last time we seen you when you gave us the police officer shirt we still have it to this very day. you will be loved and missed. Thanks for always being their for the kids and the citizens. We love you we miss you and we will never forget you as long as we are here. Love, Uncle Ron, Aunt Wendy, Donald, Blue, and Danny.

Ron martinez
Nephew/ cousin

March 26, 2012

Remembering you on this day Officer Martinez. Thank you for your dedication to protecting the innocent. I will never forget that. Godspeed, sir!

Jim Keith

March 23, 2012

Danny you will forever be in our hearts we all miss you!!!!!

Marcy Gouker

March 23, 2012

Miss you Danny!

Chief Michael Rothermel
Rock Island PD

March 23, 2012

Danny tomorrow will be five years. It still does not feel real. I think about you every day. Thank you for everything you taught me, you and dad are the reason im in Law Enforcement. I love and miss you everyday brother.

Anthony Loomis
Friend

March 22, 2012

daddy i miss you so much! its really starting to hit me that you have almost been gone five years now. i need you so bad, i need to have you here to talk to me and give me good advice and to tell me everthing is going to be okay. i cant get you off my mind i miss having my daddy right beside me whe ever i needed you, you were always there when i needed you to be no matter what you were doing. i miss spending everyday with you since the day i was born we were always together, i know i was a big surpise cause you were so young but you have never made me fill like a mistake you have always loved being a dad you always strived to do better to make a good life for me. i wish you were here so we could have are talk life we use to i could always tell you anything and you always understood, we were eachothers bestfriends you took me everywhere with you even if i didnt like to go lol but i dont regret any of are time togther i wish we could of had more time, i wish you were here to see that you did a good job at raising me you were the perfect father i couldnt have had a better daddy than what you were, i still fill like im living a dream and that your gonna come home from work and give me a big hug and kiss and make me laugh like you use to. i wish you were still here so i could call you when i was having a bad day and you would make me fill better. ever since i lost you i have felt alone i lost my bestfriend and my daddy i think a big part of me died inside when you did and i dont think it will ever come back you took some of me with you when you left.i love my family but your what im missing in my life, i cant wait till the day i get to see you face again and hear your voice. i miss and love you so much and i will always be a daddys girl.

kirstin martinez
daughter

March 5, 2012

I can't believe in 13 WEEKS we are going to have our first grandchild TREYSTON DANIEL CRUZ!!! I wished you were here to welcome him to the clan but one thing I can promise he will know his papa!!! We love and miss you every day!!!

Sabrina

July 30, 2011

Danny, I remember the day of your funereal as if it was yesterday. I didn't get to go. The school had the entire school line up at the fence by the highway to watch you pass and pay respects. As soon as the hearse passed I burst into tears and had to go back into the school because I couldn't watch anymore. I remember when you would let me ride in the cop car with you and you'd let me play with the sirens and lights. I miss you Danny. I miss you a lot man. You didn't deserve what happened

Brenan Morris
Cousin

July 19, 2011

Hey Danny.. Long time no see..Just wanted to say Happy Birthday!!!!!! Wish that u was here for us all to tell you that in person. I know that we always say that we miss you, but its true.. you were one of a kind.. You are really really missed.. Well Happy Birthday my Brother.. I'm still older lol..

Clay Caudell
Poteau PD & LeFlore County Sheriffs Office

July 4, 2011

Hey Danny, Been thinking a lot about you. We had good times in Panama. Miss ya Bro!

Chief Michael Rothermel
Rock Island PD

March 26, 2011

Danny you are missed by everyone that loved you. You would be so proud of your girls they are two amazing girls that love and miss you so much. Please keep watching over them always. Miss and Love You Always.....

Sabrina

March 24, 2011

Today and every day, you are not forgotten.

Regina Smith

March 23, 2011

It is a SAD day when officers are killed serving their community. I did not know Officer Martinez but I am sure he was an outstanding officer, father, husband. May he rest in peace and my God give comfort to his family and friends left behind. Heaven is safer now that Officer Martinez is on patrol

Wayne Duncan
Citizen

March 23, 2011

Four years today and still Missing you just as much!

JESSICA
SISTER

March 23, 2011

Today was the first I had heard of your story. You are truly a hero, brother. I only hope the mother and child from your incident survived to make your sacrifice not in vain.

My heart aches for your children and all you will miss in their lives. I pray they feel you with them every day and know that you'll love them forever.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 23, 2011

Hey Brother!!!! Well, one day till 4 years. This is one time of the year that I don't look forward to. I know there is alot of us that are in the same boat. Well there isn't any need to write a book, Keep watch over your extended family on the streets. Thinking of you brother. Gone But NEVER Forgot!!!!!!

Clay Caudell
Friend / Poteau Police Dept Reserve

March 22, 2011