Readers Voice Thoughts on Police Captain's Retirement

Patch readers expressed their thoughts on the retirement of Cockeysville Police , who made the announcement through an email to the community last week.

Here's a look at comments left on Patch and its social media sites by those honoring Precinct 7's

Shadow: "Congratulations Captain on your retirement. Thank you sir for your service to our community and for the leadership you have given to the officers at the precinct. Their professionalism and dedication is a reflection of your positive influence."

"I had the pleasure of working with this amazing gentleman as the Director of the Cockeysville []. He was well respected by everyone that met him and by the officers of Precinct 7. In my 8 years with the PCRC, I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. I will truly miss him. Get some rest and enjoy your retirement! Congratulations El Capitan!"

Jerry Foraccapo: "Congratulations to Capt. Marty Lurz, an excellent precinct commander who deserves our respect for his career of service to the community. Best wishes Marty, thanks for the support you provided me and best wishes in your retirement."

Debbie: "I always felt safe and secure knowing you were at the helm of the precinct!! You always gave 110% of yourself and never asked for anything in return. Whenever your name was/is mentioned, folks smile from ear to ear and NEVER an unkind word is spoken regarding you. You leave behind some huge shoes to fill and you will be greatly missed. Best of everything to a man so deserving!! Mazel Tov!"

Laurie Lurz: "I am hoping he enjoys a wonderful, healthy, lower stress life with our family, which he deserves. I am proud of his long, well-principled career of serving the Baltimore County community."

Lurz is one of several police department command staff members in Baltimore County this year.