Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another holiday without you. I can't believe how much I still miss you and think of you everyday.

Kim
sister

November 29, 2010

Missing you....

Anonymous

November 24, 2010

Remembering Marty on the 2nd anniversary of his "ultimate sacrifice".
Wanted to let the family, friends and co-workers know that we who have walked this path before you will remember his sacrifice.
God bless you.
Lorraine Bond (Mother)
Deputy Sheriff: Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 09.06.01

Anonymous

September 9, 2010

God Bless, my brother. You are missed by many!

Eric Brill
Whitehall Division of Police

September 6, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. I know there are many people who miss you and think of you every day. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 6, 2010

You and Jody are missed so very much. We cherish all our memories, especially our times at the farm with you, Jody and Kyle. It was an honor to have you be such a big part of our life and our family. We miss you every moment.

Kosby & Kevin Carrico

September 5, 2010

...miss ya brother...

Anonymous

August 3, 2010

Marty, I just got done with a long shift, its 1am, and when I worked this late you would usually stop by on your way home. Man I really miss you brother. I would give anything to have you back, see you at training, and be able to pick up the phone and call you.

Anonymous

July 21, 2010

Happy Birthday, Marty. We miss you. Even though you can't be here to celebrate with us; we are celebrating the day of your birth. You are missed.

Laura Martin
Kyle's mom

June 10, 2010

Happy birthday my friend. It is amazing that all of the years of our friendship, it took something so tragic for me to remember your birthday. Of course memories of phone calls to one another attempting to make some sort of strategic comment about how our birthday had passed without hearing from one another was always amusing … followed by the “oh crap” in the back ground. Of course birthdays and holidays were never our thing; it was always random phone calls or emails. But now, your birthday is forever engraved in my memory and I will continue to celebrate this day, because the other day that is forever stuck in my head brings tears to my eyes. I love you and miss you dearly. Happy birthday Marty.

Karen
friend

June 10, 2010

Sitting at Jackson Fire waiting on the cruiser and thinking about you. We miss you bro.

Jason Ratcliff
Franklin Co SO

June 3, 2010

Marty- Today is one of those days that I miss you more and more each year. A long time ago it was a very special day for us. Please know I miss you my friend.

Anonymous

May 24, 2010

I had left the Special Investigations Unit, Marty's unit, not too long before Marty joined it. It's an undercover unit, tasked with a lot of things, totally different from strapping that cruiser on every night. The morning of the day he was killed, I ran into Marty in the jail; I hadn't seen him since he went undercover. I asked him how he liked his new assignment- his reply, "Jack, I can't believe they pay me for this." I know he left us doing something that he loved doing. A good cop, a good friend- you'll be missed buddy.

Deputy JP Burns
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

May 19, 2010

Hey,

It's been a while since I last left a message. I've been pretty busy--I'm in OPOTA so things have been hectic. Tomorrow is the memorial service in London, so that has me thinking about you more than usual. I am really wishing you were here--its hard being a single parent, working and going to school. My absence at home has been taking its toll on Kyle. He has been acting out in school and having temper tantrums at home. The principal called me today about his behavior. Kyle and I had a long talk today and we have come to an understanding, so hopefully things will improve from here on out.

Other than some minor mishaps at school, Kyle is doing very well. His reading has improved TREMENDOUSLY. He has gotten all A's and B's on his report cards. He grows like a WEED! I couldn't believe it when I had to buy him a size 5 shoe! He looks more and more like you. The way his teeth are growing in and all of those freckles!

I really wish you were here to talk to, especially when I am having a rough time with Kyle. I always thought that you were the better parent. He always feared you and I can't threaten him with, "Don't make me call your Dad!" Which always worked really well for me. It's not fair. I hate to watch Kyle miss you so much. It breaks my heart. To know that I can do nothing to ease his pain is what makes it so difficult for me.

Kyle and I think of you every day. We talk of you and Jody often. You are both missed more than you know.

Laura Martin
Kyle's mom

May 6, 2010

Miss you and wish you were here.

Anonymous

April 16, 2010

hey marty its me....been a while since i last left a note to you sorry hehe wat can you do...i think about you everyday and your passing is really hard to take its been such along time and still i cant stop the tears...i miss you so much you have absolutly no idea...everytime im over at moms or something im always watching after kyle dont worry im tryin to steer him awayfrom how ive become cause trust me you'd have something to say about it hehe.....well i just wanted to tell you im getting my act together so i can succeed and i miss you alot...more than you can imagine i love you so very much Marty and i always will....see you there with Peter Christ God and the Angels

-your nephew Jeremy

Jeremy Cain

March 5, 2010

Marty, I just wanted to say that you was my best friend. I couldn't have asked for a better friend than you. I am just sad that I lost contact with you. I hate the fact that i had to see you the way I did. Man the memories that I will remember of the fun that we had growing up.

R Martin
Friend

February 6, 2010

I have been thinking of you a lot lately. I wish you were here to talk to and give me advice. You were the one person who would never steer me wrong. It really sucks that you are gone and my life will never be the same.

Anonymous

February 5, 2010

Miss you!

Anonymous

January 28, 2010

Brother, I cant begin to express how much I miss you. You set a true example of how people in our dog business should be. I am in tears as I write this over a year later, and it hurts just as bad today as the day of the accident. I miss you.

Anonymous

January 18, 2010

Today would have been one of those days that I picked up the phone and called you. Nothing going on and not much to report, but I haven’t talked to you in a long time – too long. I can’t say it enough how I much I miss you and every day I wish this wasn’t true. A part of my life has been put on hold and it wasn’t supposed to happen like this, it was suppose to go forever. I miss you and love you my friend.

Karen
friend

January 18, 2010

Sting,
Merry Christmas brother, I miss you .

Deputy Brian Toth
franklin Count Sheriff's Office

December 24, 2009

We miss you and Jody so much every day and Christmas is so empty without you. I hope this poem will help everyone who knew you. This could be your message to us!

CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectaular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
The sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir here. I have no words to tell you, the joy the voices bring, For it is beyond desciption, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart. So be happy for me dear ones, You know I hold you dear, And be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, Love is the Gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

We love you both so much

George and Nancy
Kevin and Kosby

Nancy Carrico
Mother-in-law

December 19, 2009

Marty - It is odd to know you are not 'out there' somewhere... A bunch of us remembered you on Facebook today. Some old school pictures were being sent around and there you were - all smiles. I remember sitting behind you for so many years; laughing at our shared names. You are a hero to me and to all of the class of '91. Your memory remains and your continue to inspire us to be our best selves... I extend my continued promise of prayer to your family. You are missed and you are loved.
xo

Marty McCray
Classmate

October 17, 2009

Marty,

So much has change since you have been gone. Raising Kyle is a challenging and very rewarding. He is doing well. He eats like a pig and grows like a weed. He has gotten so tall and he looks more and more like you. He has quite a few permanent teeth and a few more baby teeth that are ready to fall out.

I think you would be glad to know that Kyle is doing well in school. I am going to a parent teacher conference next week to discuss his problems and progess. His reading is coming along really well. He usually reads me a bedtime story in the evenings. Those are some of my most favorite times.

Kyle has also been taking Karate for a few weeks now. I know that you would get a kick out of watching him. He is too funny in his "karate outfit" doing his "ninja moves!" I am hoping the extra discipline and exercise will be good for him.

Kyle still has a crush on the same little girl from school. He writes her notes and talks about her all the time, but he is afraid to talk to her. I tease him about it. He is a good sport about it and takes it in stride. It's funny to see him get bashful about his "girlfriend."

Kyle misses you so much. He still asks when you are coming back and when he is going to see you again. He wants to come to heaven and be with you. It breaks my heart. I have never felt so helpless. Rest assured, I am doing the best that I can. I have been trying to do the right thing and make good decisions; keeping Kyle's best interests in mind. I promise he will always be loved. And, I always remind him of how much you love him.

I hope that you at least get to watch from above, so that you can see what a great kid you have. I know that Kyle gets comfort in knowing that you are his own personal guardian angel.

Laura
Kyle's mom

October 6, 2009