Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.
Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

Thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family

Sergeant
PCSO

September 7, 2008

God bless you and keep you.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 7, 2008

Deputy Martin your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you now rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

September 7, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 7, 2008

On behalf of all the recruits from the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 45, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Marty Martin. Thank you Deputy Martin for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Session 45
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, NY

September 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Franklin County Sheriff's Dept. RIP...

Patrol Officer Julio C. Olguin
Laguna Vista PD-TX

September 7, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero for us all to look up to. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

September 7, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

September 7, 2008

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY MARTIN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DEPUTY MARTIN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

September 6, 2008

Rest In Peace, Deputy Martin.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 6, 2008

RIP

Anonymous

September 6, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

September 6, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME.... THIS IS 2 OF OUR OWN FROM LODGE #9 WITHIN 1 WEEK EACH OTHER.... GOD BE WITH US ALL....

President Jim Gilbert
FOP Capital City Lodge #9

September 6, 2008

Sleep easy with God, Marty. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Corporal Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

September 6, 2008

RIP Brother

Cpl. John Pritchard
Vevay Police Department

September 6, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....REST IN PEACE....YOUR SIS BLUE...

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY MARYLAND

September 6, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 6, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and the F.C.S.O., Rest easy.

Ptl. Brian Smith #78
Whitehall PD

September 6, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

September 6, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

D3
LAPD

September 6, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Sheriff Marty M. Martin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members & Staff

September 6, 2008

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Martin. Seven years ago today I went through what you are going through.
It seems like a dream that you want to wake up from but never seem to be able to do it.
May God give you strenght and comfort at this time.

The family of
Hamilton County, Tn. Deputy Sheriff:
Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 09.06.02

Anonymous

September 6, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones as they face this terrible time in their lives. Wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let you be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 6, 2008

My prayers are with Deputy Martin's family, friends and coworkers during this very difficult time. May God be with you and guide you all through the dark and troubled days ahead. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

September 6, 2008

Deputy Martin, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, sir.

A Grateful American

September 6, 2008