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Tragic but : 11/5/2009

Every day good people die in unjust circumstances. This young man died in a traffic accident not unlike thousands of others. Why is his death more noteworthy and, assuming that the vast parade of law enforcement vehicles and law enforcement personnel was not operating on their own time, should the taxpayers pay for such theater? If his fellow workers want to show their loss one might hope they would also be willing to put out a few bucks of their own money, take a few hours of their own time, and drive their personal vehicles in this sort of ostentatiousness.

Observor

Message to "Observer" : 11/5/2009

Show me your paystub and how this memorial service reduced your income. Loser, show some repect to the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to serve the taxpayers including you.

415Female

Rest In Peace : 11/5/2009

For your service to our community. May you rest in peace and your family know that you will always be watching

Respectful

: 11/5/2009

It is a brother and sisterhood that those not a part of may never understand.. the show of patrol vehicles, uniforms and collegues is one final show of respect for their fallen brother. There are many groups around the world that have the same camaraderie and it means so much to be part of that final goodbye. It is in itself part of the healing process. A family comes together to say goodbye, that's just how it is, and I feel sorry for those who do not understand that. Rest in peace my brother and keep us safe while we remain Guardians of the Highway.

: 11/5/2009

RIP Brother.....

Bye Jarrod : 11/5/2009

re: "observor" : 11/5/2009

You never know, perhaps Ofc. Martinez took a drunk driver off the streets before that driver met you or a loved one at equal points in space. You obviously have never learned or experienced what law enforcement officers do for you on a day to day basis. Please don't think I am being rude; I don't want to be perceived that way on this blog. However, please do me a favor and go do a ride-a-long with your local agency and see what the fine men and women do for communities everyday. I truly believe, only then you will see...

a police officer who cares

415fEMALE : 11/5/2009

Maybe you missed it but this guy did not die putting his life on the line for you or me. In a society that cannot afford schools, health care, and even cuts caretakers for the disable I think we have better priorities than this comic opera nonsense. IF THESE PEOPLE CARE SO MUCH WHY DON"T THEY SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY? If a friend of mine died I would never expect the taxpayers to let me use a state vehicle to attend the service, much less pay for all the rest of this pomp. State employees are being laid off, furloughs are being compelled, so how can we afford this??-

Observor

Observor : 11/5/2009

I think we all do get it, except you...he may not have left this world giving his life for you or yours but everyday he spent at work he risked his life by putting a target on his chest, above his heart, to try and make a difference for your world. And though many were there in uniform it does not mean they are getting paid for it..they are simply wearing the uniform to show him the respect he deserves, so why don't you get a clue and do the same.

Love ya Jarrod : 11/5/2009

It may have been a little much, but when you get run over we will tone it down. Stupid.

Rich4130

R.I.P. to ALL Americans who die each year.... : 11/5/2009

R.I.P. to all American citizens who have died in traffic incidents. Nobody should be held on a pedestal. This is a sad story, but one of many. Government propaganda needs to stop ASAP.

Get Realist

Only an "Observer" : 11/5/2009

Fortunately for us, we have a great nation of men and women serving in law enforcement, fire protection and our military who are welling to lay down their lives for us when need be. We owe them a gratitude and our respect for taking on that roll; protecting those of us who are just “Observer”s. This fallen officer is a true hero, for the service he has provided us; not the way he has died. God speed Officer Martinez.

ADMIRER

Blind observer : 11/5/2009

Observer represents all that is bad about our country. If he/she ever needs the help of public safety officials, I hope they take a long to get there. Any public official who was at the funeral was either on duty already, or not being paid.

RE: Observor : 11/5/2009

Yes, this is a society that cannot afford MANY things, however, as someone else has already said, many of those in attendance were either already on duty, or not paid. Being part of a memorial service to say goodbye to a fallen brother is not where society should worry about, what about all the people "earning" a paycheck while sitting on their rumps, getting FREE health care, FREE food, FREE phones and all the other perks this society has rewarded them. Meanwhile we go to work with the higher uncertainty of not knowing if we'll go home, putting on a badge that most don't respect anymore, but all the while believing we'll make a difference somehow, to someone. Observor, I feel sorry for you and your way of thinking. I am honored to be part of the greatest fraternity this world has ever known, and despite people like you, I will forever be honored to go to work and EARN my paycheck everyday, even though there are those who are fine taking the easy way out and skating on responsibility and purpose in this world. If I have made a difference to just one person in my career then all the heartache I see on my job will have been worth it!

a proud Chippie

Message to Observer and Realist : 11/5/2009

Your unsympathetic attitude is very sad. The death of this young man was NOT like others who died in a traffic accident...this was a young officer who lost his life while on duty. FYI: Law enforcement are considered on duty from the moment they leave their home to the moment they return home for any court appearance scheduled on their days off. Law enforcement is not an ordinary job with a normal 40 hour work week. So please tell us again how his death is like so many others? If people wouldn't fight VALID traffic citations, then officers wouldn't need to appear in court...especially on their days off. My heart goes out to Officer Martinez's family during this difficult time.

A proud law enforcement wife

To Observor and 415 Female : 11/6/2009

As one of Ofcr. Martinez's supervisors who attended his memorial servce, here is a bit of education for you: I was on a day off & received no compensation for my attendance (as did many others), yet would not have missed the opportunity to pay my respect to Ofcr. Martinez. In addition, I wore a very expensive dress uniform, all of which I purchased myself, and used my own funds to have it dry-cleaned just for the service. I polished all of my brass accouterments using brass polish that I purchased, and I polished my boots using my own personal supplies. I then drove my personal vehicle 45 miles to attend the service, since I live in a different city. Many others attendees did the same thing if off-duty, and those who were already scheduled to work the shift during the time the service was held did not receive any overtime compensation. Several of our employees even attended on one of their three monthly State-fouloughed days. Try getting the facts before spouting off commnetary which you clearly know nothing about. More importantly, try having some compassion for the officer's loved ones and colleagues who are grieving a trgic loss, by not posting public inconsiderate, hurtful comments for them to view.

DLB12281

Message to Observer: : 11/6/2009

Your lack of couth and overall ignorance is appalling. Your timing could not be more inappropriate and your understanding of the community that is law enforcement is most certainly lacking. When you become a member of this the LEO family you do so with the knowledge that most will never understand the sacrifices you make, the sacrifices your families make and the ultimate knowledge when they walk out the door each day they may never come home. It is absolutely appropriate both based on long standing traditions and respect for these men and women to have such ceremonious send offs. The Law Enforcement community has lost one of their own, a wife has lost her husband, a daughter her father, allow them to grieve and pay their respects in the manner they choose. Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t make it wrong. To your point people in all walks of life die each day in varying types of accidents. Some of them have ties to various groups/organizations that memorialize and grieve in different ways. If this is not the time to let it go I don’t know when would be, set your selfishness and disrespectful diatribes aside and get to know your local law enforcement community. They protect and serve us all even people the likes of you and they do it with pride and honor. More than I can say for myself. My sympathy and prayers to Officer Martinez’s family and friends.

LEO Family

But : 11/10/2009

Yes!

RIP Officer Martinez : 11/11/2009

My heart is heavy for our CHP family at the loss of Officer Martinez. It saddens my heart even more that there are individuals out there who would think to deny Officer Martinez and his family a proper service complaining about money. Everyday the men and women of the CHP and their families as well as other agencies risk everything to protect and serve their communities. They deserve a whole lot more than they get and Officer Martinez deserved all the respect and "pomp" that he got and so much more.

Angel Mama

I agree with "Observer" : 11/13/2009

A horrible tragedy but taxpayer money should not be used for this. As to "415Female", are you kidding me? Are you really as ignorant as you make yourself appear? Do you have no idea of how taxation and or budget deficits work? Figure it out. If an employee of Parks and Recreation had suffered the same fate would we also spend taxpayer money for a parade and other expenditures? This person, who happened to be employed by the CHP and was not even killed in the line of duty, is no more worthy of such an expense than the other civil employees, Just as common civilians should not receive parades at taxpayer expense for their tragic deaths.

SV

On duty while driving home. : 11/13/2009

And another thing that one commenter brought up. It is absurd that officers are "on duty" while they are driving to and from work. Does this mean that they are also "clocked in" and compensated? If so, I am sure this is a "perk" that their union wrested from supervisors or other governing entities who have to provide "payback" for the political endorsements of the unions. Just because you have a government job does NOT mean that you are special. If you want to impress me, succeed in the real world.

SV

They think they are special : 11/13/2009

I agree wiht the the comment of SV. Why do police think they are special? They are hired to do a job, they are compensated well and also, most disturbing, they tend to be a bunch of guys who were "beer can crushing on the head frat boys"(although I doubt many of them actually have university degrees).They should not be more special than anyone else in society.

Emelio Curtis