Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of all the members of the FOP in Florida, our sincere condolenses to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Deputy Tommy Martin. Thank you for your brave service and dedication of 29 years. Rest in peace brother knowing that your memory remains in our hearts and thoughts and prayers.

Sergeant James Preston (Tampa PD Ret)
Florida Fraternal Order of Police President

July 20, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF CHIEF DEPUTY TOMMY MARTIN. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

CHIEF DEPUTY TOMMY MARTIN YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

July 20, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. GRAJEK

July 20, 2007

Well done Sir, we'll take it from here...

M.Phillips #662
Mesquite, Tx PD

July 20, 2007

Chief Martin, rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. God bless.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

July 20, 2007

May you walk with the Lord in Heaven as he watches over your family. Thank you for your service.

Lt. K. Winslow #393
Springfield IL Police Dept.

July 20, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother......You will never be forgotten.

Chief Chad Pusey
Oblong Police Dept

July 20, 2007

29 years! Such a faithful servant. The words of President Lincoln to a mother who lost her son in battle best express my prayer and thought for Chief Deputy Martin's family and friends: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

July 20, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW CHIEF DEPUTY MARTIN PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

July 20, 2007

To the family of this fine Officer: May God grant you strength to endure this terrible time. I pray justice will be swift & severe. But most of all I pray for your hearts to have peace.

LEO's Daughter
Montgomery, AL

July 20, 2007

I HEARD ABOUT THE INCIDENT THAT ENDED UP CLAIMING YOUR LIFE ABOUT A MONTH AGO FROM A FAMILY MEMBER THAT LIVES IN CHAMPAIGN, ILL. I HAVE CHECKED THE WEB SITE EVERY DAY TO BE SURE THAT YOUR NAME WAS NOT ON IT. IT WAS MY WAY OF BEING SURE THAT YOU WERE OKAY. I WAS SADDENED TO FIND YOUR NAME ON THIS PAGE YESTERDAY. I HAVE VIEWED THE PICTURES FROM THE STAND-OFF THAT RESULTED FROM YOUR EFFORTS TO STOP THESE TWO CRIMINALS. CONGRADULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE SIR. YOU HAVE MADE A SACERFICE THAT ENSURED NO ONE ELSE WOULD HAVE TO DIE OR SUFFER IN THIER MURDEROUS RAMPAGE. FOR THIS WE ARE IN-DEBT TO YOU ALWAYS. THANK YOU FOR SEEING YOUR LIFE AS LESS VALUABLE THAN THOSE YOU SERVE. BE SURE THAT IT WAS NOT, BUT BY YOU ACTING IN THIS MANNER YOU HAVE SET AN EXAMPLE FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND HAVE SET THE BAR HIGH. PLEASE WATCH OVER THOSE OF US THAT ARE STILL OUT THERE 10-8 AND ENJOY YOUR REWARD. YOU'VE EARNED IT!

CPL. BRENT J. SCOTT
FRANKLIN COUNTY S.O., ARKANSAS

July 20, 2007

God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother. My condolences to your family and the Douglas County Sheriff's office. Thank you for your dedicated service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice so others might be safe.

Deputy Sheriff Dan Cheadle
Jasper Co. Sheriff's Office,Newton il.

July 20, 2007

Rest in peace Sir. We have lost a real hero. Your heroic acts and courage will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department

July 20, 2007

I'am soory for the lost to the Martin family and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office R.I.P. brother

Sgt. Kenneth Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 19, 2007

Resti n peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

July 19, 2007

Rest easy brother, your job is done. We'll take it from here...

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

July 19, 2007

MAY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS BRING COMFORT CHIEF DEPUTY MARTIN'S FAMIILY AND THE DOUGLAS CO S.O. DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. A HERO IS LOST BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

July 19, 2007

A simple thank you is not enough to express the gratitude that we have for your contributions to our profession. For almost three decades you spent your life wearing the uniform protecting each one of us and undoubtedly making a profound impact on those you came into contact with. It is so very unfortunate and tragic that we lose you by the hand of evil that you have worked against.

May you find the peace that you are so well deserved. Blessings and strength to you and your family.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 19, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P.O.
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT 011

July 19, 2007

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

July 19, 2007

May god be with you and your family. Thank you for your service in our state. You will be missed by all who knew you.... Rest In Peace Brother you are in a better place.

Officer Kevin L Hinshaw
Chenoa Police Department , Illinois

July 19, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Deputy Tommy Martin. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

July 19, 2007

God Bless you Chief Martin for your heroic actions to catch two bad guys, that shouldn't have been out of prison, and on the streets of Douglas County. Your family, friends and co workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. You will not be forgotten Sir.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

July 19, 2007

Peace be with you, as the angels carry you into the heavens above where as God has you 10-4 forever in his loving care! You gave the ultimate sacrifice in serving and protecting the citizens."A Hero Does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." My prayers and sympathy go out to your family, friends, fellow brother and sister officers, and to the citizens who you so proudly and honorably have served.God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

July 19, 2007