Son gives father heartfelt sendoff on his last radio call before he retires from highway police
On Cpl. Roy Martin’s final day with the Arkansas Highway Police, his son surprised him with a heartfelt message on his last radio call.
Cpl. Billy Martin, of the Arkansas State Police, answered his father’s “10-7,” code for “out of service,” and “10-42,” code for “ending tour of duty,” on Tuesday, and thanked him for his 31 years of service.
The elder Martin was unaware that his son would be answering his final call, according to the state police.
“Attention all units,” Billy Martin said. “It is a great pleasure to announce, after 31 years of dedicated service, my dad, Cpl. Roy Martin, of the Arkansas Highway Police, Badge No. 420, is retiring and given his final 10-7. It is my honor, Cpl. Roy Martin, to acknowledge your 10-7, to the greatest man I know. Myself, Kim and Amy are proud of you. We love you, Dad.”
Roy Martin, who was overcome with emotion once he heard his son’s voice, could only bring himself to say, “Y’all be careful out there,” in response.
At the end of a video of the call, Roy Martin turns to his fellow officers and says, “That’s all I could say. I couldn’t get on there and say nothing.”
The Arkansas State Police posted a video of the tribute on its Facebook page, writing, “If you come from a law enforcement family, you always have an understanding of the bond it brings. If you don’t, here is your proof.”
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