Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Martin you are not forgotten by the men and women of the Boston Police Depatment. RIP

Detective michael kane
Boston Police Department

December 16, 2010

Today would be your birthday, you would be caught up in some slick joke that you started with either a sibling, or a fellow officer.You would be told how well you are looking( for an old man), but precious brother we aren't able to do these things because someone decided he needed to rob that clinic, and in order to do so he would take you away from your children, family, and fellow Lee countians. He couldn't take the love we still have for you. Happy Birthday in Heaver precious brother.

Geneva F Walker
Sister

August 9, 2010

I never knew Deputy Martin but I know alot of his friends and they talk about him all the time how much of a good man he was and how he gave everything he had to his family and friends and department. John your a Hero thank you for everything you did.

Deputy J.S. Spicer
Scott County Sheriffs Office

June 24, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

You are loved and missed by many, especially your family.
The pain and the pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

November 7, 2009

"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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 3, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerghe
NH

November 3, 2007

Quote "Greater Love Hath No Man, That He Lay Down His Life
For His Friends."
Johnny gave all. I remember him fondly. He was my first shift supervisor when I came to work for the sheriff's office, but he was also my friend. We will always miss
him, and admire his dedication to his work and the people of Lee County.

Lt. James Hartsock
Lee County Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2007

John was my beloved brother. He left behind 3 wonderful children.Today he has 5 Grandchildren that he would have been so very proud of. We all miss John, his great sense of humor, his honesty,decency, as well as his unashamed love for his fellow man. John was a great guy.

Geneva F. Walker
Sister

August 5, 2007

Rest in peace my brother.

I lived in Jonesville while in elementary school and have many relatives in Pennington Gap. I never knew Sgt. Martin, but living there and now being a LEO, I feel a kinship.

Ofc. Jeff Nickodam
Florida Department of Agricultural Law Enforcement

January 14, 2007

I was living in Goochland @ the time of your death. i am greatfull that someone of your caliber was protecting my family and home town. i grew up Between Ewing and Gibson Station back in he hollow in front of Wayne Wheelers Store.
Rest in Peace

Sgt. Jack Mckeen
Central Va Regional Jail, Orange, Va.

August 29, 2006

I knew you well , we attended high school together and even after suffering polio and just having one good arm you were one of the toughest officers to come up against, you ask for no favors and you gave none, you died as a hero, what more can you ask for.

Trooper Joe Hines
Va. State Police

April 27, 2006

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

November 7, 2004