Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Sgt Martin, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 16, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 16, 2020

rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Detective Sameer Khan Fairfax County PD

April 16, 2020

Thank you for your service, Rest in Peace!

Citizen Tonya Lafarr

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Clifford W. Martin, Sr. You are a true hero Sir.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

April 15, 2020

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 15, 2020

R.I.P Sergeant Clifford Martin

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

April 15, 2020

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

April 15, 2020

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

April 15, 2020

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Clifford Martin on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of trial. Thank you Sergeant Clifford Martin for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

April 15, 2020

Oh so young. Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service.
Jayne Seversen, sister of:
Deputy Mike Seversen
EOW 4/14/2015.

Jayne Seversen. Sister of deputy Mike S
Polk county sheriff,WI

April 15, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 15, 2020

Sgt. Martin, you have become another victim of the times and this terrible virus. God Bless you, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

April 15, 2020

Thank you Sergeant Martin, Sr. for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Brother Clifford, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Martin!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 15, 2020

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at Cape Carteret PD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Sergeant Martin. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
He swore an oath to serve and protect and he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.

Go with God.
Lt. Michael V. Caldwell, Chaplain

April 15, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero for your courage, sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

April 15, 2020

Rest in Peace Sir. Thank you for your lifetime of service to your community. You will not be forgotten. Prayers being sent up for your families, at home and at work.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department

April 15, 2020

Rest in Peace Sergeant Martin. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Clifford Martin. May God grant your family and your department peace and comfort knowing that they are not alone in this journey. God be with them.

Chaplain Richard Hartman
Fort Wayne Police Department and U.S.S.S. Chaplain

April 15, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

Deputy Shannon Yates
Covington County Sheriff Department

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Rest well.

Sr. Trp. Bobby White
Alabama State Troopers

April 15, 2020

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

April 15, 2020

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Chicago Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 15, 2020