Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Deputy Martin, You did us proud! You dedicated your life to protect and serve your community as well as this country. You performed your duty admirably! Rest in Peace Brother, we'll take it from here.

CBP Officer - Port of Honolulu
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

July 19, 2007

Rest in peace Chief.....my prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers.

Officer Brandyn Heugel
Walker PD Michigan

July 19, 2007

Such a waste of Human Life...Chief Deputy Martin I thank you for making this a safer world in which to live. Your tour of duty has come to an end and may you rest in peace my dear Brother in Blue.
Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

July 19, 2007

Deputy Martin, thank you for nearly thirty years of dedicated service to the community. Rest easy, sir. You and your family are not forgotten.

John E. Gordon
Brother of Michael Gordon (EOW 8/AUG/2004)

July 19, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

July 19, 2007

How can we say thank you for all that you have done for your community. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow. Today we have to say goodbye to a hero, but this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

July 19, 2007

All of Boston mourns your loss. Thank you for your brave service. You will be missed!!!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

July 19, 2007

Deputy Martin,
May God be with you and your family.

Like a true hero, you battled until the end.
Rest in peace brother, we have your back now.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas PD-Auto Theft Unit

July 19, 2007

I am sure your smile will be missed for a long time to come. You served your time here on earth with great pride and dignity. You will be missed, you made a differance. You have joined a very elite group of LEOs in God's kingdom. It is just so sad that Chief Deputy Martin did not get to enjoy the golden retirement he so justly deserved. More sad is the fact that his killers are entitled to due process. I lost my Brother-in Law ( Gene Gregory, Deputy sheriff, Seminole County, Fl) to a gun battle in 1998, so I feel what Chief Deputy Martin's family is going through and believe me it is a tough time. Rest in peace my good man. Chief Deputy Martin is now 10-7. God speed.

Wayne Malone / civilian
FOPA member / Jacksonville, Fl

July 19, 2007

On behalf of all federal agents, thank you for your service and may your loved ones know and remember remember:

"The wicked flee when no one pursueth, but the righteous are bold as the lion" -The National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial, where Chief Deputy Martins name will be inscribed.

Sending Prayers and positive thoughts from Michigan..

Pat Locke, Federal Agent
US Postal Inspection Service

July 19, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Deputy Tommy Martin. I had the oppurtunity to work in the Douglas County area for several years, and while I did not know Deputy Martin personally, I do know what a caring police department that they have. Deputy Martin's will be I am sure deeply felt. As for the family my thoughts and prayers go out for you.

Nina Kistner
Daughter of a fallen officer

July 19, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Chief Martin, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 19, 2007

My thought and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You and your family.

Wanda Ryan, Reserve Deputy
Reeves County

July 19, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

July 19, 2007

Another tragic loss felt by our entire community. Rest in peace, Tommy! You are a true hero and will be missed by all. My sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Chief Deputy Martin.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police, MD

July 19, 2007

Chief Deputy Tommy Martin rest in peace and know that justice will be served.

Ptlm #6815
Utica PD, New York

July 19, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Chief Deputy Tommy Martin,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Chief Deputy Tommy Martin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Chief Deputy Tommy Martin is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

July 19, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace sir
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

July 19, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Deputy Tommy Martin, and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. 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. Deputy Martin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 19, 2007

Thank you for your service. Many prayers go out to your family and friends during this time of great sadness.

Melissa
Wife of a Deputy

July 19, 2007

Session 43 Mourns your loss and will not forget our brother.

Zone Five Police Academy
Schenectady, N.Y.

July 19, 2007

God bless you Tommy. You gave the best years of your life to your community and you will never be forgotten.

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

July 19, 2007

May C/Deputy Martin Rest in Peace - and may his family be comforted in their time of sorrow. God Bless.

Lt JC Neville
Bishop Airport PD Flint, MI

July 19, 2007

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

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

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Just a cop
St. Louis County, MO

July 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Martin. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place. May God comfort you all. Rest in peace. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

July 19, 2007