Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart aches in the loss of a dear friend . A young man, that laid down his life to protect the citizens of Terry, MS, the county of Hinds. Deputy Martin Shields jr, served with valor and honor.. Enjoyed helping the citizens of Hinds. His infectious smile would light up a room. May God comfort his wife, daughter, other family members and friends, during this great loss. But understand he battled the unjust to protect their future, our future. Rest my brother! Thank you, for this ultimate sacrifice. We have the watch from here….Deputy M. Shields, Jr

Deputy Warden Cedric Smith
Mississippi Department of Corrections-Institutions

February 26, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

February 26, 2025

Thank you for your service and prayers to your family.

Recruit T C
UCLA UCPD

February 26, 2025

Rest In peace Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.! Thank you for your 9 months of service with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office and for your previous service with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the Jackson Police Department in Mississippi We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your Daughter, the rest of your family, all of your Friends, and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

February 25, 2025

Our deepest sympathy's to your family, friends and to your Department. We thank you for your many years of service to all of us. May God Bless you and keep you now. Rest In Peace, Brother.
BPOC 2501-10
Moore/Norman Academy
Oklahoma

Daniel Kallos
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

February 25, 2025

Our deepest sympathy's to your family, friends and to your Department. We thank you for your many years of service to all of us. May God Bless you and keep you now. Rest In Peace, Brother.

BPOC 2501-10

Moore/Norman Academy

Oklahoma

Daniel Kallos
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office

February 25, 2025

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice

Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD

February 25, 2025

A “Thank you for your sacrifice” seems so much like a cliché, but as a resident of Hinds County I am eternally grateful for your dedication to service and willingness to protect. God bless you and your family, especially your daughter as she lives on with your memory. Dad died a hero.

None
None

February 25, 2025

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Shields.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 25, 2025

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 25, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 25, 2025

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 25, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Shields,

I'd like to thank you for your heroic service to the people of Hinds County. Rest in peace. I will pray for your wife, daughter as well as your friends, family, loved ones and colleagues.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

February 25, 2025

May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

February 25, 2025

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 24, 2025

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

February 24, 2025

Rest in peace, Deputy Sgt Shields Jr. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 24, 2025

My regret is that I never got to shake Deputy Shields' hand and Thank him for standing between us and danger. My heart is broken over this tragedy. Lord in the days to come, hold tight his Wife, Daughter, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends and keep close his precious memory. This Blue Line is very thin. God Bless You All!

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

February 24, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Shields you are a brave dedicated hero. The world is lesser without you. My goes out to your family, friends and colleagues. RIP

G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

February 24, 2025

RIP brave hero. My thoughts and prayers are with your family...both blood and blue....and friends.

Jean Britt, Ret. Columbus County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2025

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr. 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 Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

February 24, 2025

May we all remain as steadfast with the courage and bravery in which Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields,Jr possessed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Deputy Shields family, friends, and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office.

Lt. Martin
Union County Ms. Sheriff’s Office

February 24, 2025

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

February 24, 2025

RIP Brother Shields. Your work here is done.

Retired Corporal
Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division

February 24, 2025

Rest in peace Brother Martin, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department

February 24, 2025