Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Daniel's family:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We recently lost a police officer on my husbands department and we are often on this website. It is very shocking the cruelty in this world and how many brothers in blue we have lost. I wish there was something I could say or do to help ease this burden but I know it will be a long hard road ahead for you all. I am horrified that this has happened to your husband, and to know that five children have lost their father due to selfishness and immaturity. Please know that your family will always be in my prayers.

jlh
wife of a police officer

March 25, 2007

I retired six years ago from the FSPD after thirty years of service. During my career, three of my fellow officers died in the line of duty. I have always prayed that another officer would never meet his death while protecting and serving the citizens of our community. We never put on the uniform thinking it will happen to us but we know it could happen at any time. My prayers go out to the entire family of Officer Martinez. I did not know him but I do know that only the best men and women serve on the Fort Smith Police Department. God Bless Officer Martinez and God Bless the other 160 officers and their families of the FSPD. Believe me when I say, Officer Martinez may be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Captain Larry Hammond, Retired
Fort Smith Police Department

March 25, 2007

When a brother officer falls, we all feel the heartache and pain. When it's a local brother, the pain is even deeper, espically for those of us who have been down this road before. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family and fellow officers who worked along side Daniel. God Bless All Who Serve.

Constable Daymon Blount
Crawford County District 9

March 25, 2007

May the Lord watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May God also guide your spirit into everlasting eternal life. Rest in peace my friend, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 25, 2007

I had the privlige of knowing Officer Martinez, not well but well enough to know that he was a dedicated officer and a man dedicated to his job as a Police Officer. Officer Martinez' passing will be felt in our community for years to come. Rest In Peace.

Officer Joe Johnson
St. Edwards Mercy Security Dept.

March 25, 2007

Rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family.

Trooper
New York State Police

March 25, 2007

I have been staring at this page for several minutes and I'm finding it hard to find the words to express my sorrow. The tragic death of Officer Danny Martinez is not only felt in our community, but throughout the law enforcement world. I know he will always be in our hearts and minds. Brothers and sisters in law enforcement do not let his sacrifice be forgotten. Continue to serve and protect knowing we have another angel watching over us. Be safe.

My deepest sympathy to the Martinez family. Danny touched alot of lives in the communities he served. He will be greatly missed. The men and women of the FSPD are praying for you. God bless you.

Sergeant Dawn M. Sprayberry
Fort Smith Police Department

March 25, 2007

Danny, I say this prayer every day before work. I pray for the safety of my brothers and sisters in blue. I wish I could have been there for you, but God wanted you to help guard the gates of Heaven. Your Saint Michael's troop now and every time I say this prayer I'll be thinking of you. Rest in Peace Brother and I'll see you when it's my turn to help out up there.

Police Officer's Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises
of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional
eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our nightsticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God, as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

Officer Parkinson
FSPD

March 25, 2007

so another person pays the price for wearing a uniform,what the hell is going on in this world.duty done R.I.P.

harry winch
retired paramedic

March 25, 2007

HERO, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Public Safety Officer, J. Perrone
Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety, CA

March 25, 2007

Officer Martinez, I am praying for you and your family in this time. You served the people and stoodfast. Go rest our friend and know you are a hero and we as American citizens applaud you and all of your fellow Peace Keepers. Go Rest and be assured your family will be cared for.

Ray Wood
Civilian

March 25, 2007

I have to start with a thank you to all of the support I have read on this page from so many of our brothers and sisters of the shield. The LEO family hurts everywhere when an Officer falls. To Danny's family I offer my prayers and love to you as you are faced with your loss. He now has a badge and a crown in Heaven. To my brothers and sisters at the Fort Smith PD I pray for our strength, faith and healing. God bless us and our community who hurts with us.

Sergeant Adam Holland
Fort Smith Police Department

March 25, 2007

I remember when I met him ... The first thing that hit me how kind he was and how much he cared for other . You will be missed and thank you for the service .

Former Explorer
FSPD

March 25, 2007

Officer Daniel C. Martinez

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
May god rest your soul and bless all your loved ones.
Heroes in Life, Not Death

Det Cst Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

March 25, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

March 25, 2007

Martinez Family
My heart goes out to you. Our family will be praying for the lord to be with you and to give you peace and comfort through this very tragic time.

M Scott
Wife of a police officer

March 25, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Fort Smith Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

March 25, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 25, 2007

May your soul rest in eternal peace. For what its worth I know that you will not be soon forgotten by those that knew you.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Dept.

March 25, 2007

FALLEN HERO

We are so grateful for the dedication & sacrifice you showed to your community and fellow Officers at the Ft Smith Police Dept & the LeFlore County area. You are truly loved by many and will be missed by all.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family. Your family will be proud, for you are there "FALLEN HERO".

Thank You, Danny, for all that you have done.
Love,
Everyone at the Pocola Police Dept.

Nena Kent
Pocola Police Dept.

March 25, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Sr. Capt. Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

March 25, 2007

Danny, this shouldn't have happened to you. Of all things, a standby call. Your life was taken from you just because of you doing your job. I know you fought hard to stay alive. Rest in Peace and please watch over all of us. You will be forever missed. God Bless.

Nick Sisti
FSPD-Friend

March 25, 2007

To the family and fellow officer of Officer Martinez, I'm truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time. To Officer Martinez thank you for protecting and serving your community and may you rest in peace.

Dispatcher
Toledo Police Department

March 25, 2007

"A Letter From Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
Another officer taken from us so early in life, and by someone who had no value of another persons life....and then took his own life.
Words will never ever be said that will lighten the sorrow that will be felt by Officer Martinez' family and all who knew him.
We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts during this tragic time and of deep sorrow. You will know that this Officer did the job that he loved and put his life on the line 24/7.
This makes no sense to me at all. The man that shot Officer Martinez...did he have such a hate for law enforcement or to the ex-girlfriend of his brothers that he shot them?????????
Only God knows the answer and we know that Officer Martinez is with Him and is doing a beat in Heaven.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio

March 25, 2007

God Bless Officer Martinez

God Bless Officer Martinez' Family

God Bless The Fort Smith Police Department

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 25, 2007