Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

November 29, 2020

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Correctional Officer Glenn F. Martinez during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Correctional Officer Glenn F. Martinez.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 29, 2020

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

November 29, 2020

R.I.P Officer Glenn Martinez

Brian Molyneaux
citizen

November 29, 2020

Rest In Peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this tragic time. Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

November 29, 2020

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

November 29, 2020

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

November 29, 2020

Rest in Peace Brother. May GOD Bless You & Your Family

JOE ROMERO JR.
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)

November 29, 2020

Martinez family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. CO. Martinez thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Ofc.Rudy Jones
Munroe Falls,OH Police Department

November 28, 2020

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

November 28, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Martinez. 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

November 28, 2020

I will never forget ANY of you who have lost your lives serving your communities across our nation. May those families who have lost their Officers due to Covid 19, I will NEVER forget the added danger of catching this dreaded disease while in the line of duty. Your service will always be remembered by me.

Registered Nurse Anna Jenkin
DHS

November 28, 2020

RIP Correctional Officer Martinez. Thank you for your service

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

November 28, 2020

RIP from Florida State FOP

President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge

November 28, 2020

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

November 28, 2020

God bless you Officer Glenn F. Martinez, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Guam Department of Corrections. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

November 28, 2020

Officer Martinez, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

November 28, 2020

Condolences to the family,friends and fellow Officers from Blue Knights NC II

Chaplain Blue Knights NC II Frank Spear
Blue Knights NC II

November 28, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 27, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

November 27, 2020

Hero never forgotten.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

November 27, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

November 27, 2020

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Martinez and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Guam Department of Cottections,Guam. May GOD give comfort and understanding to their loss.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red Rose Lodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvanianbiu hasMa

November 26, 2020

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

November 26, 2020

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Des Moines Iowa Police Department
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

November 26, 2020