Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 24, 2014

Rest in Peace Sarge, my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Willacy County Sheriff's Office for the loss of Officer Alex Martinez. R.I.P.

Jan Dwerlkotte
wife of Cedar Co. MO Sheriff Leon Dwerlkotte

November 24, 2014

Go in Peace my Brother.

Retired Police Officer Ed Bridges
West Richland Police Dept

November 24, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

November 24, 2014

Rest in Peace brother in the Arms of our Lord. Prayers for your family and your Law enforcement family.

John Tomaino Sr. Chief Deputy
Retired Mahoning County Sheriffs Office Youngstown, ohio

November 24, 2014

My deepest condolences to Alejandro and his family. I will say a prayer for him.

Detective
Mount Prospect PD

November 24, 2014

"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

Sergeant
Chad Miner

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie, WY Police Department

November 24, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Martinez!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 24, 2014

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May your family find comfort in the fact that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten.

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

November 24, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Martinez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Willacy County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

November 24, 2014

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace, Sgt. Martinez.

Molly Feldman
Des Moines Area Community College
Criminal Justice Club President
Ankeny, Iowa

November 24, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Sergeant Martinez, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

November 24, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Sgt. Smith for your years of service and dedication to your community. Rest easy, we'll take the watch from here.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

November 24, 2014

Sincerest regards.
Rest in peace brother.

Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-ACF

November 23, 2014

RIP BROTHER. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

November 23, 2014

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Alex Martinez-I am extremely sorry to hear of this accident and that Sgt. Martinez has died in the line of duty. I am sorry for all of you going through the grief assocaited with this. Your loved one will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

November 23, 2014

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the WCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

November 23, 2014

Served so long ... And to go so quick. Your legacy will live in us all. Peace be with your family

Officer Loren Frost
Midland Police Departmet

November 23, 2014

The 54th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Sergeant Alejardo "Alex" Martinez.

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform.

RIP, Sergeant Martinez

Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

November 23, 2014

A very sad accident. My condolences to the family of this honorable officer. RIP

Margaret Hood (ret'd)
Citizens Watch (ret'd)

November 23, 2014

Rest In Peace Sergeant Martinez. We have the watch now.

Sgt. Gary Borges
Richmond Police Department (VA)

November 23, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Alex Martinez and the extended law enforcement family of the Willacy County, Texas Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 23, 2014