Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didn't know Danny as I was already retired but had heard good things about him. It's been 12 years since I retired but I still get a bit nervous when the news comes on in fear that something like this has happened. People outside the law enforcement community don't really realize the potential for these things to happen on a regular basis.
It's acredit to the men and womwn in blue that it doesn't any more than it does. This time it couldn't be avoided. God Bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

FSPD Retired

March 25, 2007

I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Martinez. But being in Law Enforcement for over 15 years, I know I could walk up to him, shake his hand, and talk like we were old high school friends.

I have been out of Law Enforcement for 2 years and everytime I see something like this, I shake my head and wonder why did this have to happen? Every man and woman that's ever wore a badge and laid their life on the line for someone else, has been on the exact same call. I pray for the family of Officer Martinez, and his 5 children.

As I said, I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Martinez, but today, I feel like I have lost a Brother in Blue.

Former Senior Agent Bo Rogers
13th DTF / Undercover Narcotics Agent, Camden AR

March 25, 2007

Danny, There will never be another man like you. You would give anything to anybody, if you knew they needed it. Clay, the kids and I miss you more everyday! I know you can see us, and I can certainly see you everywhere! Halli and Evan now have the most perfect guardian angel. For anyone that knew Danny, they knew what a perfect father, husband, brother, and friend he was, he gave his whole heart or nothing! The world has suffered a tremendous loss! See you again someday! Love Tanisha, Halli, and Evan Caudell Friends

Tanisha Caudell
family friend

March 25, 2007

Brother we miss you and love you, you will never be forgotten. I know you loved being in Law Enforcement and loved racing cars. Maybe now you can have a new beat to patrol and a new race car to drive. My family and I have been praying for your wife and kids, your parents and brother and sister. I still cant believe this is true. Danny i know you will have all of our backs from above. Brother we love you. My family and i have been dearly blessed to know you and call you a friend. This is not good bye this is we will see you when its our time.

Danny we love you and miss you

Oficer Chad Brown
CASC Police

March 25, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

OFFICER KENNY JORDAN
WHITESTONE POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 25, 2007

Once again we sadly yet proudly wear the memorial band around our badges for a fallen brother. Rest in Peace, thanks for your service and Gods speed to your family.

Ofc. Andrew Miles
North Little Rock Police

March 25, 2007

to the family of Officer Martinez, my husband knew and respected Daniel. We as the family of an officer live with fear each time that they place the uniform on their chest. i am very proud to be a member of the Police family. May God wrap his arms around each and everyone of you. please know that Daniel was one of the best, it takes a special person to be a cop and be a good one and he is there at the top with the best. God Bless You all.

Heavener Police Officers wife

March 25, 2007

To PO Daniel Martinez

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say will easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family. You are a true hero.

Brother of PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Mo

March 25, 2007

Danny,your life was taken from you by scum. You did not deserve this. You have given the ultimate sacrafice in the name of justice. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace brother.

Explorer Sgt Schmitt
FSPD

March 25, 2007

My sincerest condolences, to the Martinez family and the Fort Smith Police Department. Another Brother Lost in the service to his Community and his Department. One less Officer in this world who's calling was to help others. He will never be forgoten by his band of brothers.

Your Family will be in my prayers. God Bless you.

Detective III Robert Espinoza, Retired
Los Angeles Police Department

March 25, 2007

Too early to leave this world....Rest In Peace Brother...

P.O. Mike De Prospo
Paterson NJ PD

March 25, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother.

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escambia co fl. s/o

March 25, 2007

To the Martinez family,
I am beyond words in how sorry I am for your loss. Loved ones of officers fear most what you are experiencing. We are all aware of what a great loss it is to have lost Danny and are so sorry. Please know that the community, the FSPD and the FSPD officer's families are praying for you and are so sorry for Danny's death. I am praying that the Lord grant you peace in this time of grief.

Officer's wife
FSPD

March 25, 2007

The Final Inspection

The warrior stood and faced God,
which will always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, old warrior,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"

The warrior squared his shoulders and
said, No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
'Cause those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.

"I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
'Cause this world is awfully rough.

"But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,

"And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me ,
I've wept unmanly tears.

"I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here ,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

"If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand. In life
I didn't expect nor need to much,
So if you don't, I'll understand."

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the warrior stood quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, my warrior,
You've born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

-Author Unknown

March 25, 2007

Danny

You always had our teams back on all those raids we did together. Now you will be protecting us from above, our guarding angle. You will be missed.

I love you brother...

Sgt. Mark Kannady
Poteau Police Dpet

March 25, 2007

And when our time has run out,
And we're facing our own end,
We will walk a beat in Heaven,
With our loved ones and our friends.

excerpt from "The Thin Blue Line"

March 25, 2007

I would like to take this opportunity to let Danny's family know how much he will be missed. I did not have the opportunity to work with Danny for very long but the time I spent with him will always be remembered. Danny was a very kind person. Danny seemed to enjoy being a Police Officer very much. Danny took on the responsibility to serve the citizens of Fort Smith on a daily basis. He performed his job at a high level and was respected by the community and his fellow officers. My family and I would like to send out our thoughts and prayers to Danny and his family. God Bless you Danny. See you in Heaven.

Patrolman Daniel Honeycutt
FSPD-Brother

March 25, 2007

Rest in peace brother you will never be forgotten.

Ivan Bernal
Douglas Arizona Border Patrol Explorer

March 25, 2007

There is never anything that you can say when this happens. The man who took his life killed himself as well, so to a certain level officer Martinez's family will never have justice. To his family, what do you say? I'm sorry doensn't seem appropriate, and to his five children who will grow up without there father? For you Officer Martinez you have made the ultimate sacrafice, and no amount of thanks or prayer can repay you the debt you are owed! Thank you and god bless your family,friends, and you brothers and sisters in blue that are morning you... GODSPEED OFFICER!

Former Officer Arkansas Police

March 25, 2007

THE FIRST TIME I MEET DANNY, I WAS A PANAMA POLICE EXPLORE. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OFFICERS I EVER RODE IN A POLICE CAR WITH. HE WAS A VERY GOOD OFFICER. I LEARNED ALOT FROM HIM AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. REST IN PEACE U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. TO HIS WIFE AND KIDS, I CANT IMAGION THE HURT AND PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. ALL OF US FROM HOWE POLICE DEPT. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GOD BLESS.

SCOTT COOPER HOWE 81
HOWE POLICE DEPT.

March 25, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 25, 2007

To Officer Martinez family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you, is always hard to hear of another Officer killed in line of duty, but AR is close to my heart as my brother and his family lives in Fort Smith and he was who called me this morning to let me know of your death.

To Mrs. Martinez, don't ever hesitate as we, the survivors and COPS(concerns of police survivors) are always here, day or night...

Dios Los Bendiga

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

March 25, 2007

May you rest in peace brother, God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

March 25, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Martinez and the Fort Smith Police Department. You will be greatly missed brother.

Deputy Brandon Dehart
Crawford County Sheriff's Dept.

March 25, 2007

Rest easy bro, your job is done. We'll take it from here. Say hello to my friends, Steve Amos, Lt. Tise, Bobby Beane and Howie Plouff.

Police Officer
Winston-Salem Police Department, NC

March 25, 2007