Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Martin,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Stanford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 16, 2021

Rest in peace Chief of Police Martin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 19, 2020

As we mark the 89th anniversary of your murder, I came back to your page to tell you that you are not forgotten, will always be remembered by the City of Stanford Police Department and that while investigating the circumstances of your murder, I learned that my Grandfather Victor C. Gilliland, at that time the County Court Clerk of Lincoln County, was an Honorary Pallbearer for your funeral service. Godspeed Chief..

Detective Joe L. Gilliland
Stanford Police Department

May 11, 2020

Remembering you and your service Chief, this Police Memorial Week!

Detective Joe L. Gilliland
Stanford Police Department, Stanford, KY

May 13, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 16, 2015

Chief Martin,
On today, the 83rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Stanford. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 16, 2014

To the Martin Family,

I am honored to have ridden a bicycle 250+ miles from Chesapeake, VA to Washington, DC for Law Enforcement United in memory of Chief of Police Thomas D. Martin EOW 05-16-1931.

I have a metal bracelet with his memorial information on it that I rode with and would like to pass it along to your family. If you are interested please contact me at your convenience.

Honored,

Officer NT Houlihan
Chesapeake Police Dept.
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Officer Nicolas T Houlihan
Chesapeake Police Dept., Virginia

May 15, 2013

Thomas Dewey Martin was my Great-Grandfather. He was father to my Father's Mother, Gladys Martin. Grandma Gladys used to tell us stories of the turmoil that followed his death. I'm researching the family history through Ancestry.com and just happened to do a Google search, since I could find little information on this branch of the family, and found this site. It is very touching.

I'm currently having trouble finding much about about his wife, Ann Seylor. If anyone has informaion on her or her parents/siblings, please contact me. pdm4320 - at - gmail.com. Thank you!

Patrick Mattingly
Great-Grandson

October 31, 2012

A Hero is honored, may you RIP now Sir.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 9, 2012

Chief it was an honor bestowed on me by the current Stanford chief to investigate and report the facts of your last day of service to our community. Though you had been gone over 80 years, I hope that this brings honor and remembrance to you and your family. Thank you and rest in peace Chief Tommy Martin, S.P.D.

Detective Joe L. Gilliland
Stanford Police Department

April 7, 2012

I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection for you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 29, 2012

God Bless You Chief Martin. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms. Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

March 24, 2012