Officer Justin Martin EOW 11-2-16
A flag reflection is seen on the hearse carrying Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s casket Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery in Rockwell City. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
Justin was a kind soul. He was a hard worker, a fierce competitor, a studious academic, a loving son and grandson, a dutiful brother, a respectful listener and a professional protector. - Urbandale Police Officer Brady Farrington
Police officers salute as Urbandale Officer Justin Martin’s casket is brought in to the cemetery Tuesday afternoon. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ ERIN SOMMERS
Police officers on motorcycles drive past the Rockwell City United Methodist Church, which Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin attended, and South Central Calhoun Elementary School. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/JERI WILSON
Law enforcement officers prepare to enter Rosehill Cemetery. This contingent performed the 21-gun salute. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/BETHANY JONES
Law enforcement officers salute during Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s graveside ceremony Tuesday. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
Brian Lantz sings a song about Urbandale Officer Justin Martin during Martin’s funeral Tuesday at South Central Calhoun Middle School. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
Flags line Austin Street in Rockwell City for Urbandale Officer Justin Martin’s funeral Tuesday. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/BETHANY JONES
An Urbandale police vehicle passes under American flags on display over High Street in Rockwell City, during Police Officer Justin Martin’s funeral. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/AMY FORBES
Community Pharmacy employees salute and hold signs in support of law enforcement during the processional for Urbandale Officer Justin Martin’s funeral Tuesday. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/TONI VENTEICHER
A sign shows support for police officers and the Martin family. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/AMY FORBES
Law enforcement vehicles drive on High Street toward Rosehill Cemetery Tuesday. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/AMY FORBES
This past week, the Urbandale Police Department lost a young man. The community of Rockwell City lost their son. - Urbandale Police Chief Ross McCarty
Patriot Riders stand with flags outside of South Central Calhoun Middle School Tuesday for Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s funeral. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
An honor guard carries Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s casket to his burial site at Rosehill Cemetery. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
Urbandale Police Officer Brady Farrington embraces Randy Martin Tuesday afternoon at Rosehill Cemetery. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
A riderless horse enters Rosehill Cemetery during the procession for Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
An officer listens while funeral attendees sing “Amazing Grace.” GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ ERIN SOMMERS
An officer salutes as the processional of law enforcement vehicles passes through Rockwell City for Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s funeral. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/TONI VENTEICHER
Flowers and other memorial items are seen at Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin’s funeral Tuesday. GRAPHIC-ADVOCATE PHOTO/ERIN SOMMERS
It was clear that Justin was born to serve, but simply saying it doesn’t do it justice. Justin dedicated his entire life to better his community. Justin committed his entire life to selfless service of others. Justin was truly the best that humanity had to offer. - Urbandale Police Officer Brady Farrington