Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Danny ... Your time has been cut short, unfortunately, but you will not be forgotten. Even to those of us whom have never really gotten to know you, we are proud to call you a brother. Enjoy the beat in heaven, and rest in peace.

Detective Keith Lindley
Van Buren Police Department

March 26, 2007

Officer Danny Martinez, it is obvious that the desire of your heart was to protect and to serve. This is evident by all the agencies you worked for. I am sure that these agencies and these communities are all feeling a great loss at this time. Thank you for the life you lived and the ultimate sacrifice you made. When it comes to officers such as yourself, the word HERO is most appropriate! "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down his life for his friends." It is my hope that the friends you left behind in these communities always remember who you are and what you did. Mrs. Martinez, I am truly saddened at you great loss. I will pray for you and your family. To the FSPD family, I am saddened by your loss as well. Stay safe as you continue your watch. I thank all of you for all you do. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

March 26, 2007

On behalf of my son and my whole family we know there are no words to comfort the Martinez family, but God will be with you through this horrible time in your lives. You will be in our prayers constantly.

Tina Smith
Mother of OHP David Duggan

March 26, 2007

The first and only time I met Danny was on a week long racing tour in the Midwest racing Legend cars. I was with my father, and Danny was a with fellow named Gary. We spent a week together at various race tracks and camp grounds. This was the summer before I became a police officer and it was great being around Danny because he stood out as what a great police officer should be. God bless you Danny, your family, and the Fort Smith PD. You will be missed and you and your family will be in my prayers.

P.O. Heath Ropp
APD Ames, IA

March 26, 2007

My prayers are for the family of Officer Martinez. May God bless and keep you comforted in these difficult times. A wife, mother/father, brother, sister, or child of a police officer lives in dread of such a happening as this. But know that you are not alone, even though it feels you are. He gave his life for others from the love of life in his heart and will not be forgotten. That is why they become police officers. Officer Martinez will have a special place in Heaven for his work here on earth.

Sister of Sgt. Gaylon Ledington
Rapides Parish Louisiana Sheriff's Dept.
EOW 07/10/06

March 26, 2007

Thank you for your service!

RMB
Retired Nurse

March 26, 2007

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

March 26, 2007

I would just like to share with others some happier times that my husband and I were talking about. Not long after my husband and I were seeing each other I had taken him to a family Christmas gathering and that was the first time he had met anyone on my dad's side of the family. After we had gotten there, Danny and his brother approached my husband (then boyfrind) and began grilling him with questions, like had he ever been arrested or had he got tickets in their town before, which I believe then it was Shady Point. So, even when they weren't on duty, they still behaved like they were. He is a great man and a great cousin. I always looked forward to seeing him and his brother on holidays.

Now is a time of sorrow, but I like looking back on the fun times we had with him. He will be missed so much and my prayers go out to all, the FSPD, their family, my family, and to everyone that this tragedy has touched.

Crystal Triplett
Cousin to Danny & Officer's Wife

March 26, 2007

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 26, 2007

To Our Police Family: As president of the Van Buren Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assn., I think I can speak for all of our members in offering our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved partner, friend, co-worker, Officer Daniel C. Martinez. Through our contact with police work through the CPA, we have come to appreciate fully the dedication of our police officers and how they serve us, making sacrifices and some the ultimate sacrifice. We send our love and comfort to all of you in the Fort Smith Police Department. We also send special prayers and comfort to his surviving family especially his wife and five children. May God give them comfort. Sincerely, Joan Schimmelman

Joan Schimmelman
President CPAAA, Van Buren, AR

March 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Officer Martinez.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

March 26, 2007

"We Remember the Officers"

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

BCM
DCC

March 26, 2007

Danny was a great man, and a great officer. When he worked in Shady Point he went above and beyond to help my little brother who had a battle all his own, Danny did not have to do that but he did thats just the kind of guy he was. He truley cared about his community and the people, especially the kids. Danny will be missed terribly.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Shelli Hartley
friend

March 26, 2007

"We Remember the Officers"

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

March 26, 2007

To Daniel's Parents; thank-you for raising the kind of son who grew up to be the man he was.

To Daniel's Wife; thank-you for giving your husband the support & encouragement to honor his committment to serve & protect.

To Daniel's children; Your Daddy will always be a hero. He loved you so much that he was willing to do whatever he could to help make your city safer for all the children there.

To Daniel's friends & Fellow Officers; there are no words that can express your loss. Know that people are praying for you during this time.

Sharon Turner, RN
St. Vincents Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

March 26, 2007

We have not had the pleasure of knowing officer Daniel C. Martinez except through this horrific event. However, as our contact with police work is now fairly extensive via our involvement with officers through the CPA, we feel as if he is a member of our family and our tears flow, nonetheless, for his bereaved wife and children. We pray for comfort for all of his family that they realize how many people appreciate the sacrifice policer officers make everyday when they enter their police units and proceed to enable and protect us. May we never forget. With love and comfort, Ernie and Joan Schimmelman, Van Buren

Ernie & Joan Schimmelman
Van Buren & Fort Smith CPAAA

March 26, 2007

Danny, you were a great man and always will be. You were always there to protect, and serve. I will always rember you and the smile you always had on your face. I send out hope love and prayers to you and your loved ones! - Autumn N. Wister Ok.

Autumn Nelson
Friend

March 26, 2007

Being a member of the law enforcement faternity, my heart goes out to the family of Officer Martinez. The lose of a loved one before their time, is very hard to understand or handle. My wife and Iost our youngest daughter December 25, 2001, house fire that burned to the ground that morning with her inside. Our life was turned upside down, never to be the same again and of all days to have happened, Christmas will never be the same.
I do know that there has to be a reason for everything and we survived for a reason. I've got to believe that she was finished here and had to move on. We miss her as I know you and your children miss Daniel, but the memories you share will enable him to live on in your lives.
Our thoughts are with you and your children and we hope that this unpleasant chapter in your lives, will pass and time will ease the pain as it did for us.

W.R.Ross Vice President
Lindsey and Assoc./ Real Estate Office

March 26, 2007

Rest high on that mountain brother. We have the watch from here. Be with us as we continue on in your legency. Thank you and God's Speed.

Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky

March 26, 2007

Dear Family of Daniel,
I am so very sorry your husband was killed in the line
of duty. I know you will miss him for the rest of your
lives. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, for
only God can give you peace in a time like this. God
bless you all especially your children. I am so glad we
have brave men like your husband. Jean Paul

March 26, 2007

Officer Martinez , you made the ultimate sacrifice.You made the point."Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent" (John 17:3, NIV).
Right now, wherever you are, repenting, lift your heart to God in prayer.
COPS: Do not trust your feelings. They change. Stand on God’s promises. They never change.

CE Lima CCRPV # 2906

CE Lima
CCRPV # 2906

March 26, 2007

I will never forget the first day I met Danny and his brother Doug when they came to Monroe, Oklahoma. We were in the First Grade. In the 28+ years since then, growing up with Danny and then serving together as Police Officers in both Oklahoma and Arkansas, I always knew him to be kind hearted and sincere in both his personal and professional life. I have lost touch with so many of those that I knew growing up and I am proud to say Danny was not one of them. To the original Monroe gang: Keith, Doug, Mark, Steve, and Kendall- let us never forget Danny's friendship and the sacrifice that he made. I will continue to stand watch and hope to honor his memory with my service.

Detective Danny Baker
Friend and Fellow Officer

March 26, 2007

Our prays and thoughts go with the family and the Fort Smith Police Department. You lost a true hero today!
We have the watch down here Brother .

Deputy Sheriff Scott C. Stringer
Pontotoc County Sheriff Department-Miss.

March 26, 2007

our deepest sympathies are with the family of Officer Daniel C. Martinez and with the Ft. Smith Police Department.

Carol
Ft. Smith resident

March 26, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Daniel Martinez, and the Fort Smith P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Martinez, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 26, 2007