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for Virgil Martinez
Eduardo Bonilla
May 29, 2021
Thinking of you Sgt. Martinez. You pushed me to excellence. Thank you.
Lynda Butterworth
May 29, 2021
Memorial Day is upon us. I hope you and Jillian are partying hearty in Heaven. I think of you often. Wish I had got to know Chance, the man, as I knew Chance, the boy. You really were part of our family. Sending love.
Aimee Workman Lord
May 28, 2021
Here it is 2021. It is hard to believe that it has been 14 years since you were taken. I hold you and your family in my prayers often. I hope and believe that you were there when your mother joined you in heaven. Take care of her, she missed you so.
You and your family are always in my prayers.
rebecca oliver
July 12, 2015
My Son Shine and MaMa,s baby. There is a oil painting of you displayed in our home. No matter where I am in the room or just passing through your brown eyes seem to follow me and give me a sense of direction and peace. I love you and know one day you will stretch your arms around me again and we will be together.
September 4, 2014
Sept 2014 Missing my Chance Mamas baby so very much. I just feel you are watching down on me. You watched as I took my first vacation in over 8 yrs. I thought about you so much. I took your little army pic that sits on my night stand and along with your Aunt sues angel she have me. They are always the very first thing I see when I open my eyes. While on this first vac in more than 8 yrs you watched over me I did good Son. Thank you for still seeing me through this life. Always in my heart prayers and mind. My love forever and now beyond. Mama.
May 18, 2014
MY SON I MISS YOU MY BABY BOY. I WILL CONTINUE THIS SOON FOR IT IS HARD TO WRITE MY EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW. CHANE YOU KNOW YOUR MOM IS VERY TIRED I FEEL I WILL UNITE WITH YOU SOON BE THE FIRST TO OPEN YOUR ARMS TO ME I NEED YOUR STRONG HUG.REST IN PEACE FOR WE WILL BE TOGETHER.
The day my baby brother came home.
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day little brother. I love you.
May 27, 2013
Thinking of you. Wishing things were different. Hung your memorial sign. It's a small tribute, with huge meaning.
Momma Lynda
Tom Michelsen
April 3, 2013
Happy Birthday Chance. I never had the pleasure of meeting you but i have known and loved your mom, pop, sis & nieces for years. Thank you for the sacrifice you still endure. Look after Momma and Kim, they miss you so much and need to know you're there. RIP
REBECCA OLIVER
April 2, 2013
Happy Birthday in heaven my DEAREST SON. IT IS 20013 SO MANY OF YOUR BIRTHDAYS ARE NOW SPENT IN HEAVEN.I WILL CARRY YOU ALL SO CLOSE IN MY HEART ALL DAY. REST IN PEACE MY SON AND PLEASE KNOW I AM WAITING UNTILL IT IS TIME FOR US TO BE TOGETHER AGAIN. BUT FOR NOW I KNOW GOD HAS SOME MORE PLANS FOR ME HERE ON EARTH I DO FEEL FOR SURE GOD KNOWS YOUR SISSY STILL NEEDS ME TO HELP HER CARRY ON. OH YOU WERE A GREAT SON AND A BLESSING TO ME AND TO ALL WHOM YOU TOUCHED ON THIS EARTH.THERE WILL WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CHANCE LIKE YOU SON. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL THAT YOU WERE MY SON ONE TO BE PROROUD OF FOR SURE.
YOUR MAMA
Chris Butterworth
November 11, 2012
Thinking of you today's I often do. God bless you.
Always your friend,
October 25, 2012
20012 The first day of snow.
My Son I miss you so much..Help guide our family. Your children are growing fast Bella has the smirky half smile you had at times I see the same smile on your sister too.I am proud of your wife Mandy she takes awsome care of your chilren. Tonyo reminds me of you all boy! Rest my boy
love mother
October 15, 2012
My son... today is your dad dan's birthday..deer hunting season and you are so much on eveyones mind. Please help guide your sister she struggles with the grief of missing you as we all do. I know you are watching down on us. Watch down on your uncle Paul and calm him as he is sick. I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY SON RIP
Kim Martinez Austin-Oliver
October 1, 2012
My brother....something's been bothering me lately. I talk to you and I hope you hear me. Lot's of changes in my life that I wish I could share with you. Love you forever..."Sister"
September 20, 2012
Rue- everytime we go to our cabin in Wyoming we stop at the rest area outside of Evanston. It has a duplicate of the Purple Heart Trail Memorial. I say a prayer for you and all the others each time. I know you hear me and appreciate it.
All my love,
Momma Lynda
July 18, 2012
I WILL ALWAYS CARRY YOU IN MY HEART.
IT HAS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU MY SON.
YOUR MAMA
Mike Williams
July 6, 2012
Missing you Chance, wish you were here
July 5, 2012
Son it has been a hard time for me and dad and your sister. But I know you were there with me w/ a very sad face! mama's doing better and trying the best i can . you can come to me when ever you want. i miss and love you my son. may you continue your work with god you know what is most important. in time son in time...your mother
Michelle Butterworth Dickey
May 27, 2012
Chance, I sure miss you.
rebecca oliver
May 26, 2012
Memorial day 20012..... A day of remembering all our loved ones by placing flowers for them. Thinking we wil go as a family.We will be going all through the vally into kaysville. I hope later this summer I will visit my own 4 grandparents graves.
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Virgil C. Martinez:
Always remembering Virgil. "Some gave all."
REBECCA OLIVER
May 5, 2012
MY SON,
THINKING OF YOU SOOO MUCH ON THIS DAY! WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY .aS LIFE GO'S ON i MISS YOU MORE AND MORE. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LITTLE BRO DOG NIBS? TAKE GOOCARE OF HIM FOR MOM OK? I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THAN THIS WORLD 'AND I CAN FEEL PEACE KNOWING THAT. Be READY FOR ME SON i KNOW IT WILL BE A SHORT TIME UNTILL WE WILL BE TOGETHER. I know our family needs me but your mom is getting very very tired . It will be in GODS TIME. I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH MOM'S BABY BOY
Lynda Butterworth
May 1, 2012
Just thinking of you and sending you love.
Trina Gull-Crockett
April 3, 2012
Happy 38th Birthday Chance. I think I might have Ireland rat my hair for me today in memory of you! Haha. I still can't believe I allowed you to do that and how funny you thought it was. =) I miss you but have some peace knowing you are now watching from above safe & sound. We couldn't ask for a better angel watching down. Love you Chance!!
March 14, 2012
MY SON...
OH HOW i MISS YOU! I FELT YOUR SPIRIT WITH ME THIS TRYING TIME IN MY LIFE. I KNOW I COULD FEEL YOU AT MY BEDSIDE WHEN I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL ALL THOSE TIMES. I. THOUGHT FOR SURE YOU WERE COMING TO GET ME. BUT NOW I RELIZE YOU HAD SOMTHING TODO WITH ME MAKING IT THROUGH. AND I BELEAVE YOUR SISTER NEEDS ME MORE TAHN ANYONE. gIVE ME SOME MOE TIME SON WE WILL BE TOGETHR ONE DAY WHEN IT IS TIME. I love you my Chance!
Lynda Butterworth
January 29, 2012
I hung your sign out again...as I do on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and your Birthday. This time it's because the troops have pulled out. We honor your memory, bravery, and sacrifice. Mostly, we miss you.
Lynda Butterworth
December 16, 2011
Thinking of you. Spread your wings around your Mom - give her strength and help her heal.
JILL OLIVER
October 22, 2011
MY SON SHINE......
I KNOW YOU KNOW BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. WHAT YOUR MAMA HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH WITH HER HEALTH. SOMTIMES WHEN I AM FEELING REAL BAD I CAN FEEL YOU NEXT TO ME. HAVE A SPECIAL TALK WITH GOD FOR I HAVE SO MANY TIMES. IF ITS MY TIME TO BE WITH YOU I WANT TO SUFFER NO MORE IF NOT LET ME FIND MY WAY TO BE THE PERSON I WANT I AM MISSING A TOTAL LIFE HERE. YOU KNOW THAT CHANCE. I HAVE BEEN MISSING YOU SOOO MUCH AND AUNT SUE IS SHE SETLED AND HAPPY? TAKE CARE OF HER SHE KNOWS YOUR GODS SPECIAL HERO. I LOVE YOU MY SON
Amanda Martinez
August 27, 2011
Rest In Peace Daddy. We all Love and Miss you alot. It past no day were i havent been thinking of you. Isabella and Tonyo are growing up so fast. They look alot like you. I hope you are watching over us but exspecially over Bella and Tonyo.
I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
Your Daughter
Amanda
In Loving Memory.. Staff Sgt. V. Chance Martinez
Lynda Butterwoerh
June 3, 2011
Lynda Butterworth
May 29, 2011
Thinking of you... missing you, honoring you. This sign hangs proudly at our home
"In Loving Memory - Staff Sgt. V. Chance Martinez"
Lynda Butterworth
Jesse B
May 22, 2011
Today in Baghdad USD-C Fallen Heroes run there was a huge crowd of participants. I ran in SSG Martinez name. Those serving will not forget our fallen soldiers.
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Virgil C. Martinez:
Please accept my remembrance of Virgil on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
kerstin crabill
May 6, 2011
Chance we miss you so much. RIP
Shelly Butterworth
May 5, 2011
For my other brother
Rebecca Oliver
May 5, 2011
may 6th 2011'
Much sorrow for you my son. But on this day the anaversary day of your death I will lay my sister and yout Aunt Sue to rest. I have a new sense of peace to help me with my journey. For I now know she is with you. She was so proud of you being her nephew and for serving our country. Both too perfefect for this world. Dance with her my son.
Always loving and missing you. Your MaMa
REBECCA OLIVER
May 5, 2011
MAY 6TH 2011'
Lynda Butterworth
April 17, 2011
Thinking of you...never looking at an American flag the same way.
Lynda
February 22, 2011
HELLO TO MY NEPHEW CHANCE,TO OUR FAMILIES AND OTHER MILITARY FRIENDS. MY HEART IS SO FULL OF PRIDE AND OUR FAMILY IS SO FULL OF PRIDE. ONE OF OUR OWN HAS GONE HOME TO A PEACEFUL PLACE WITH OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOU PAYED THE ULTIMATE PRICE,LEAVING YOUR HOMELAND,MANDY AND YOUR KIDS TO DEFEND OUR RIGHTS. YOU ARE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN YOUR EARTHLY LIFE AND IT CONTINUES ON IN HEAVEN. YOU ALWAYS HAD A CHEERFUL DEPOSITION AND COULD MAKE US ALL LAUGH,EVEN IN THE DARKEST SITUATIONS. OUR LIFES ARE FAR BETTER THAN MOST COUNTRIES BECAUSE OF YOUR SACRIFICES. YOU HAVE THE BEST MOM, SHE HAD DOUBLE DUTY A GOOD SHARE OF YOUR LIFE. THOUGH SHE MISSES YOU SO VERY MUCH,SHE CARRIES YOUR FAITH & COURAGE INSIDE HER HEART AND CONTINUES TO GIVE TO OTHERS. WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AND CARRY ON YOUR MISSION IN HEAVEN. LOVE AUNT SUE
Rob Miller
December 4, 2010
I Liked Your Site.
November 17, 2010
Needing you right now brother...I love you.
November 17, 2010
Needing you right now my brother...I love you.
Balinda Earl
November 13, 2010
Heaven was needing a hero....
Kathy Johnson
October 1, 2010
To the family of Staff Sgt. Virgil Chance Martinez -
You are not forgotten and we know the sacrifice you made to keep your family and mine safe. To Mama Jill - My prayers are with you that you will feel peace in knowing that Chance is in a safe place now and that he IS always with you. To Daniel and Amanda - I know the pain of losing a father, the way we can act out at times because of the pain we think will never go away, always thinking he may walk around a corner or through the door someday, that someone was mistaken. Let the love you have for your dad heal you, grow into amazing people that you know he would be proud of. Open yourself up to feeling his spirit close to you and know that he is still protecting you all. We all go through trials and cause troubles in growing up. I bet if you ask your Nana Jill, she would tell you that although your Dad is amazing, he probably also had times when he stirred up Nana's ire! Tonyo & Bella - Your dad is a REAL superhero!
May you all be blessed with the knowledge that your dad and son will never be forgotten and even though I never had the privelege of meeting him, I deeply respect and honor him and all of you.
Daniel Riojas
September 10, 2010
I light this candle for my dad! We all really miss you, everyday wishing that you were here is a real pain. knowing that i cant have what i want sucks. no one will understand the pain that i have. In your name we pray
Amanda Martinez
September 5, 2010
Always Unfrogotten! We all LOVE and MISS YOU DADDY!!!
YOUR DAUGHTER AMANDA
Amanda Martinez
August 28, 2010
I light this candle for my dad! I miss you very much daddy, it seems to me like it has only been yesterday! I will Never forget you... LOVE YOU, ALWAYS IN REMEMBERANCE! Everytime I look at bella and tony i always see u... U are always with us!!!
Lynda Butterworth
August 10, 2010
Thinking of you...
baylee flynn
May 11, 2010
chance was such an amazing person. he touched everyone that he knew. his memory will go on forever. he is a true hero and inspiration. i miss you and i love you.
Fahad Siddiqui
May 8, 2010
Well big Sarge, been awhile since I payed my respects. Getting ready to go to Afghanistan next week. Theres not a single day that goes by that I don't think about you and what you've taught me. Rest easy and watch over us in harm's way White 3.
REBECCA OLIVER
May 7, 2010
A NEW PIC ADDED MAY 6TH 2010 OF BELLA AND TONYO. YES CHANCE WILL LIVE FOREVER IN THEESE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.
Bravo Bulls 1-7 FA, Baghdad, Iraq 2007
May 6, 2010
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Virgil C. Martinez:
Remembering Virgil on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Jana Flynn
May 6, 2010
Some say time heals all... As the time go's by I'm forever wondering if it really does? Three long years it only feels like forever. It seems so long. Although we can't see you your spirit is very close we feel you often. still laughing through the memories and good times. I'm truley amazed how many lives you have touched.
making all of our lives better for knowing you Chance. We miss you so and continue to love you and praise your name. Love Your Aunt Jana xoxoxox
William Christensen
May 6, 2010
I only found out the Virgil died a few days ago. He was a great guy and he is missed greatly.
you may be gone but in these 2 kids you will life forever we will always love you
marion martinez
May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michaela Lucas
May 6, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you Jill and family specially today.but everyday also. Chance is surely missed. Many hugs Ela
REBECCA OLIVER
May 6, 2010
MAY 6TH 2007
REBECCA OLIVER
May 6, 2010
MY SON'
THREE YEARS AGO TODAY' YOU LEFT TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE. I WANT YOU TO REST MY SON SHINE. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER. I THANK GOD FOR LETTING ME BE YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE A FINE SON AS YOU.
YOUR LOVING MAMA
MAY 6 2010
REBECCA OLIVER
May 3, 2010
SOME SAY IT IS TIME FOR ME TO LET GO!
I SAY LET ME HAVE THE TIME I NEED IF IT TAKES THE REST OF MY LIFE!
I MEAN NOT TO TAKE ANYTHING AWAY FROM OTHERS BY MY NOT LETTING YOU GO. I AM YOUR MOTHER I DESEREVE TO TAKE ALL I NEED!
R. JILL OLIVER
April 3, 2010
MY SON' YOUR 37TH BIRTHDAY.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. NOTHING CAN FEEL THIS VOID THAT I FEEL FOR YOU TODAY.
SMILING TO MYSELF THINKING OF ALL THE PAST BIRTHDAY'S YOU WERE WITH ME. I WILL KEEP YOU TIGHT AND HOLD YOU EXRA IN MY HEART TODAY. YOUR MAMA
Lynda Butterworth
February 17, 2010
Loving you, missing you, proud of you.
REBECCA OLIVER
January 1, 2010
IT IS NEW YEARS DAY 2010'
ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED WITH OUT YOU MY SON!
REST IN PEACE MY SON..AND HELP GUIDE US YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THE NEW YEAR.
NEVER A DAY WILL GO BY THAT YOU ARE NOT THOUGHT OF. ALWAYS DEEP WITHIN MY HEART YOU ARE.
YOUR MOTHER
Rebecca Oliver
December 24, 2009
'Christmas eve 2009'
My son Chance'
A laugh from my heart remembering you this Christmas eve. Tears in my eyes just wanting a big hug from you 'and having you here with me. But a sigh of relief because I know your spirit will be visiting all you loved and left behind. I am feeling you here with me my son.. Please just give me more of a sense of peace that I will be with you one day .
Missing you and feeling my heart swell with the LOVE I have for you MY SON. always loving you'
Your Mother
Rebecca Oliver
November 30, 2009
My SON'
WE ALL HAD A TOAST TO YOU ON THANKGIVING. MOM LOST HER COMPOSURE HAD TO SLIP TO MY ROOM FOR A BIT' BUT I HAVE A RIGHT TO MY TEARS. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH! I TALKED WITH MANDY TODAY' THE KID'S ARE HEALTHY AND HAPPY.. FOR THIS I AM THANKFUL.
FOREVER DEEP IN MY HEART YOU ARE MY CHANCER!
YOUR MOTHER
Bridget Singleton
November 12, 2009
I thought of you all day yesterday and as the tears fell, I was full of appreciation for all you did for our county. Thank you again for all of the great memories that you gave me throughout the years. I love you Chance.
Anesia Martinez
November 11, 2009
Hey dad,happy veterans day,i am proud that you died fighting for our country.You died fighting for what you love,freedom.Thank you.I miss you very much.I love you no matter what.You are my hero.I will always remember you for the hero you are!
Love,
your daughter Anesia Martinez
Matthew Rowe
November 11, 2009
Hey brother, it's hard to believe it was more than two and a half years ago that you were among us. This is the first time I have visited this memorial page, but not one day has passed in the last two and a half years that I haven't thought about you and remembered you.
I read your mother's loving comments and it breaks my heart. She loves you so much, and she misses you. It's painful to know how much you are missed, and I wish that I could have brought you home.
I never could have thanked you enough for your loyalty, courage, understanding, and professionalism. You had my back on more than 186 missions. You led your Soldiers right, and you gave me confidence. They respected you, and I respected you; and, we still do. I keep you in my thoughts, and so do they, especially on this Veterans' Day. You are not forgotten.
Best,
Matthew Rowe
October 24, 2009
Chance-a-Rue,
I hand out the Thank You for your Service cards to any soilder I see. (Your mom gave me the cards.) I do so in your honor. It's a small thing, but I know they appreciate it. I heard artillery from Camp Williams the other day. I smiled, thinking of how much you loved firepower!
Halloween is approaching. It reminds me of you and Chris and Psyco Clown.
Know you are loved and missed by us every day.
Lynda
REBECCA OLIVER
September 22, 2009
MY SON'
FALL TIME IS IN THE AIR. MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR AS IT WAS YOUR'S. OH SON I MISS YOU SO MUCH.. NOT A DAY GO'S BY THAT I DO NOT THINK OF YOU! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU GAVE TO ME TO HANG ON TO. THE TEARS IN MY EYES CONTINUE TO SWELL... IF ONLY IF ONLY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE TIME ON EARTH... IF ONLY!
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR MOTHER'S HEART
September 12, 2009
Chance,
Thought of you in the shadow of National Day of Remembrance (9-11) As Sonny and I attended a Patriot Ceremony at our Granddaughter's school, the tears swell in our eyes as the flag is raised. I get a a knot in my throat as we sing "thank the heros that keep our country free" As the gun salute is fired, tears run down my face, knowing you loss your life for our freedom. For 9-11, and all those 2,752 people who loss their lives that day on 9-11. For 9-11....your family is without you. We can never repaid your service to us, to our country, and we will never forget your sacrifice. We wear your "HERO BRACELET" everyday... your memory will always remain close to our hearts. A million "thanks" will never be enough.
YOU ARE OUR HERO CHANCE!!!
Sonny and Balinda
St George, Utah
September 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to this mans family. I served with SSG Martinez in Bamberg, Germany and went through OIF 2 with him. He was always quick with a joke and cold make anyone feel at ease. A great man, soldier and friend.
SGT Edward Durfor
3-29 FA Ft. Carson, CO
Jana Flynn
August 23, 2009
Yes, it's true...Soldiers really do dance at night.There was quite the homecoming as your soldier returned to his place he left so many years ago.
Out of all the dolls in your grandmothers collection yours has the most history behind it. I was happy to have him back after 28 years. He stands tall right in the front. Your Mother decided that he needed to come home. she was right. We always knew you would be a strong soldier in your life Chance. Not a day go's by that I don't think of your sacrafice. We are so proud of our Hero. I hold your memories and a few precious belongings dear to my heart. Time seems it has not gotten easier for our family. We miss you greatly. Wishing I could find peace to make the hurt better. Until then...dance on my soldier.
Loving you always. Your Aunt Jana
Lynda Butterworth
August 17, 2009
Thinking of you, missing you.
Lynda
August 8, 2009
HI TO NEPHEW CHANCE & TO ALL OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS, ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR DEATH HAS PAST, AS WELL AS HOLIDAYS;MOM'S DAY,DAD'S DAY,4TH OF JULY & PIONEER DAY. OUR FAMILY ENJOYED THE FREEDOMS OF THOSE DAYS & THE DAYS IN BETWEEN BECAUSE OF YOUR SACRIFICE & THE SACRIFICE OF OTHERS---NOT EXCLUDE THOSE WHO ARE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL KINDS. YOU ARE OUR HERO! WE CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. YOUR FAMILIES ARE SACRIFICING TOO! ESPECIALLY YOUR WIFE, CHILDREN, DAN & YOUR MOM ( MY LITTLE SIS JILL) & COUNTLESS BUDDIES WHO YOU TRAINED IN THE MILITARY. MAY YOU ENJOY BEING IN HEAVEN WHERE THERE IS ONLY PEACE & JOY. YOUR GRANDPARENTS ARE FINALLY GETTING TO KNOW THE REAL CHANCE(BUTCH AS MOMA CALLED YOU). I KNOW THE VEIL IS THIN & YOU ARE ALLOWED TO SEND MESSAGES & LET US KNOW YOU ARE STILL HEAR SOMETIMES. i FEEL YOUR INFECTIOUS SMILE & LAUGH WHEN OUR FAMILY SPEAKS YOUR NAME & RECALLS OUR FUN MEMORIES OF YOU. UR THE BEST & WE LOVE YOU! AUNT SUE
REBECCA OLIVER
August 2, 2009
WITH LOVE TODAY
I thought of you with love today,
But this is nothing new,
I thought of you yesterday
and the days before that too.
I think of you in silence and often
and often speak your name.
All I have now are our memories,
and your picture in a frame.
But you didn't go alone.
A part of me went with you SON
The day God took you you home.
I miss you so much my CHANCE!
YOUR MOTHER
JULY 27TH 2009
Thomas Bramer
July 5, 2009
Chance, I think about your sacrafice everyday. After reflecting on the day of independance yesterday it really hits home hard when you look back and see all the things that are left behind in order to preserve our FREEDOM. Just wanted to say you are not forgotten brother. Talk to you again soon.
JILL OLIVER
July 4, 2009
JULY THE FOURTH 2009
ANOTHER HOLIDAY WITH OUT YOU MY CHANCER. A HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM OF OUR COUNTRY. YOUR VERY FAVORITE HOLIDAY. I SALUTE YOU FOR ALL THE SACRAFICES YOU MADE. I ALSO SALUTE ALL OF THE MILLITARY THAT ARE STILL AT WAR FOR US! I HOPE I MAKE YOU PROUD SUPPORTING YOUR THREE BROTHER'STILL IN IRAQ. I AM TRYING TO SHOW THEM MY CONCERN. I KNOW THEY STILL GRIEVE FOR YOU AND THE PAIN IS STILL VERY HARD FOR THEM. THEY THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU MY SON.( ALWAY'S RIGHT IN MY HEART YOU ARE!)
Amanda Martinez
May 26, 2009
Hi Daddy....
Im sitting here crying...as im looking at the pictures of you.. and when i read all those entries from nana... it was just so hard for me not to start crying... i wish you could be here with me.. i have finished school... and in september im gonna start working... when u left us i did alot of stuff that i shouldnt have done... and it was hard for mommy... but wit the things i did i felt better... i hope u are still watchin over our family... everybody misses u... we all want u back here wit us... U will always be in my heart...
I LOVE N MISS U... u were always such a good father for mi.. bella.. tonyo.. and daniel...
REST IN PEACE
JILL OLIVER
May 25, 2009
MEMORIAL DAY 2009
SO MANY FLAGS FLYING IN THE WIND TODAY' I SALUTE YOU MY SON! I HAD A HARD TIME LEAVING YOUR GRAVE TODAY ,NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. WE SPENT THE WEEKEND CAMPING AS I WATCHED THE CAMP FIRE YOU WERE ON MY MIND EVERY SECOND..NO ONE COULD BUILD A BETTER CAMP FIRE THAN YOU CHANCE. OUR FAMILY NEEDS YOU TO KEEP WATCHING OVER US AND TO HELP US IN SOME WAY TO BE STRONGER. MY LOVE FOR YOU WILL ALWAYS HOLD A VERY BIG PART OF MY HEART.
YOUR MOTHER
Chris Butterworth
May 14, 2009
Thinking of you and yours, today on often my friend.
rylee flynn
May 12, 2009
i miss you chance
JILL OLIVER
May 10, 2009
MY SON'
IT IS MOTHER'S DAY. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT GOD SENT YOU TO ME TO MOTHER AND CARE FOR . TODAY I READ THE LAST E MAIL MOTHER'S DAY CARD THAT YOU SENT TO ME AND I PRINTED. IT SAID I'M SORRY MOM THAT I AM NOT HERE TO SPEND MOTHER'S DAY WITH YOU. BUT JUST LOOK FOR ME AND I WILL BE RIGHT THERE IN YOUR HEART. ALSO I WORE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RING YOUR DOG TAG AND MY HERO BRACELET. I MISS YOU MAMA'S BABY. YOUR SISTER AND YOUR NEICES TOOK ME TO DINNER' I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE THE CARE THEY GIVE ME.ON THIS DAY I DECIDED TO ADOPT A SOLDIER IN IRAQ. I KNOW THIS WILL MAKE YOU PROUD OF ME.
YOUR LOVING MOTHER.
Jaylene Finlayson
May 9, 2009
Jill just want u to know that I'm thinking of u........Happy Mother's Day...Too u and all Mother's that have a son or daughter serving our country...Or have loss somebody....May God be with you Jaylene..
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Virgil C. Martinez:
Virgil gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
SSG Alexander Morales
May 6, 2009
Brother, to many it's just another day, for me it's still one of the hardest. I believe that you are watching over us still here in Iraq and your family back in the States and Germany. Just wanted you to know that I still think of you and your family everyday.
Kimberlee
May 6, 2009
Thinking of you today and everyday. Continue to watch over us my only brother. I love you and miss you very much!
REBECCA JILL OLIVER
May 5, 2009
MY beloved son' another year has passed and yet it feels like yesterday that you were taken from us.My heart still aches with sorrow, but full of love with the many memories that I hold dear.You brought so much happiness to me with your infectious smile and your one and only Chance sense of humor. I cherish the time I had with you. And I am proud I gave birth to you. You were a great blessing to me.YOU ARE FOREVER (MY SON AND HERO) I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE EVERY DAY.
YOUR LOVING MOTHER
Siddiqui Fahad
May 5, 2009
SSG Martinez, I can't belive its been two years. It still seems like you are on RNR. You are a great leader and a good friend, and I am honored to have been in your section and later, your squad. I won't forget what you taught me all those years ago, as it helps me today as a leader of troops now. Still in the Bulls and still getting the job done. Thank you and god bless big sergeant.
rylee flynn
April 25, 2009
hey chancer i've been thinking of you
love you
rylee flynn
JILL OLIVER
April 21, 2009
I WANT TO SHARE THIS LETTER THAT MY BEST FRIEND BALINDA EARL SENT IN HONOR OF CHANCE. ALSO SHE SENT THREE HERO BRACELETS .ONE FOR CHANCES FATHER DAN ONE FOR HIS SISTER KIM AND ONE FOR MYSELF. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. THE WRITING ON THEM SAY
OUR HERO SSG CHANCE MARTINEZ
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRAFICE
4/3/1974- 5/6/2007
The letter'
I woke this morning, from a powerful dream..... the memory is not there, just the deepest overpowering feeling....The feeling of gratitude, acknowledgement,sense of indebtedness, feeling of obligation, thanks and appreciation. May I always honor Chance for the sacrafice he made.
On the second anniversary of his death let me keep in my heart the beautiful life he surrender for my freedom.
With honer the " HERO BRACELET will be forever on my wrist as long as I live.
My undying gratitude to you, Chance
We hold you tightly within our hearts
Balinda......
Sonny, Liberty & MICHEAL
REBECCA JILL OLIVER
April 3, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SON,
WATCH OVER US CHANCE' LET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDE US.
MY FOREVER LOVE NOW AND BEYOND.
YOUR MOTHER
APRIL 3RD 1974
MAY 6TH 2007
REBECCA OLIVER
February 24, 2009
" WHAT WE HAVE ONCE ENJOYED
AND DEEPLY LOVED
WE CAN NEVER LOOSE
FOR ALL THAT WE LOVE DEEPLY
BECOMES APART OF US"
MISSING MY ONLY SON
JILL OLIVER
Kenna Larra
January 22, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
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