Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So young; so new. To his family: i can't imagine how difficult this must have been--and still is. May God bless you.

Retired SAPD Lt. Richard Martinez
SAPD

September 4, 2024

Patrolman Martinez,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Antonio. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 4, 2020

Rest in peace always and please know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 4, 2020

Jesse C. Martinez, I carried your Uncle's photo with me for many years as an Austin Texas police officer. Your grandfather befriended me shortly after your uncle's death, as I reminded him of his son who was about my age and appearance. Can you contact me at [email protected]?

Former Senior Patrolman
Austin Texas PD 1966-1974

May 20, 2020

I was only 15 years old and still remember coming to my Grandmothers house with police cars all over the place. That’s when I was told the bad news of my Uncle, Patrolman Guadalupe Martinez, being killed in the line of duty. Because I was young and we had never had a death in our family it was hard for me to comprehend what had actually happened. I never realized I would never see my Uncle again. I was very fortunate to have some memories of spending some time with him. After turning 18 years old I served 21 years in the US Army Military Police Corps and presently in my 25th year as a Police Officer for the Lawton Police Department, Lawton, Oklahoma. In my patrol car I carry a card that has a list of all the San Antonio police officers that have died in the line of duty. It’s my way of remembering and honoring my Uncle and knowing he’s with me when I’m out on patrol.

Jesse C. Martinez
Nephew

September 24, 2019

Rest in Peace Patrolman Guadalupe J. Mart.inez Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of San Antonio and The Great State of Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum that murdered you burns forever in the lake of fire!

Amen.

Senior Special Agent Barry Sherwood Ret.
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

September 23, 2016

Manuela Martinez Salaiz, please contact me at [email protected] I was a young officer at the Austin Police Dept when your brother was killed. Thank you! Chris Lopez

Chris Lopez Senior Patrolman
Austin Texas PD 1966-1974

January 22, 2016

45 years have passed and I miss you so much. I have many great memories of you and thank God for them. I love and miss you so much.

Manuela Martinez Salaiz
Sister

September 4, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 28, 2013

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 25, 2008

05/03/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 4, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 5, 2004