South Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 4, 1921
Reflections for Park Policeman Martin Thomas Collins
Rest in peace Park Policeman Collins.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 4, 2022
Officer Collins,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 4, 2021
Officer Collins's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 7-27-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)
July 27, 2018
My father Michael J. Collins was only two years old when his father Officer Martin J. Collins was killed on duty. His mother died a few years later, leaving five orphaned Collins children. The impact of my grandfather's death on his survivors cannot be measured. Thank you for your sacrifice and for watching over us.
Maureen Collins
Granddaughter
August 11, 2016
Maureen Collins
Granddaughter
August 10, 2016
Thank you for posting my great grandfather's memorial information. His daughter Agnes, my grandmother spoke of him often & would be so pleased. Blessings on all our heroic police officers.
Patrice Spirou & family
Great granddaughter
December 25, 2015
Rest in Peace, Policeman Collins. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 29, 2013
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. 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
January 4, 2012
Officer Collins was a member of the Chicago Park District Police which around 1960 was incorporated into the Chicago Police Department. Your actions 90 years ago showed your professionalism as a police officer. Please know you will never be forgotten by the CPD.
Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
January 3, 2011
I just wanted to thank you for posting my great grandfathers information to be remembered.
Frank Collins
Frank Collins
Great Grandson
January 28, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 31, 2007
POLICEMAN COLLINS,
YOU ARE STILL NOT FORGOTTEN. THANK-YOU FOR THE TIME YOU SPENT GIVING TO OTHERS.
DISPATCHER9520
SAUK COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT
January 4, 2006
01-04-2004, MAY GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO FOR CERTAIN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
January 4, 2004
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