Posted on November 9 at 12:29 p.m.

WebAdmin: Thank you for removing rstein9's insensitive, thoughtless comment.

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Posted on November 2 at 7:06 a.m.

To rstein9's comment regarding "CHP Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash" - For someone who would write such heartless, critical comments for the officer's family members and colleagues to read while grieving a senseless loss, shame on you. Your ignorance & implication that the officer was somehow at fault for choosing to ride a motorcycle is beyond comprehension. To educate you, Officer Martinez was considered an excellent, safe motorcyclist, and had just submitted his application to become a departmental motorcycle rider. It would serve the public better to suggest people driving a deadly weapon (car) adhere to all traffic laws and pay due attention to their surroundings.

Jarrod, may you rest in peace. It was an honor working with you & watching you develop into such a conscientious officer. The CHP has lost an individual who possessed flawless integrity and a strong work ethic. Your absence will leave a painful void at Shift Briefings, as well as through each tour of duty on C-Watch - a void which will never be filled by another. But know, Jarrod, we will carry on the same work ethic you demonstrated on a daily basis in your honor. Officer Jarrod Martinez, #19081, Santa Barbara Area CHP, End-of-Watch 10-29-09. Our lives are richer for having known you and we will do our best to care for your academy classmates and your family through this tragedy.

On CHP Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash