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Nathan Marti Obituary

MARTI
NATHAN MARTI (Age 25)

Of Annandale, VA on June 5, 2007. He is survived by his parents, M.F. and Susan Marti of Bristow, VA; two sisters, Adrienne (Chad) Mills of Rutland, VT and Lindsay Marti of Arlington, VA; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Haas of Brooklyn, MI and Mrs. Willa Marti of Huntsville, AL; one nephew, Alex; two nieces, Natalie and Nora; many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Viewing will be held at LEE FUNERAL HOME, 8521 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA on Friday, June 8 from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens. Donations may be made in his name to Calumet Lutheran Ministries, PO Box 236, West Ossipee, NH 03890.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Marti

Sponsored by Tiffany Boggs, a friend and co-worker.

123 Entries

Dawn Cuchta

February 3, 2018

May you rest in Peace and God Bless You

j c

July 16, 2012

nathan was a great man. i met him at the department of state and in such a stern work place to work he was one of the brightest people on site. he was the only person to introduce himself to me and he would always ask how i was doing. shortly thereafter we were at a party at a friends house and a few weeks later they informed us that he was gone.even the people that hardly knew him were highly distraught that on dreadful day. rest in paradise good man.

Glenna Reynolds

January 18, 2011

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your Nathan and thank you for sharing your victims impact statement to help me with the horrible task of writing one on behalf of my 16 year old daughter, Laura Beth Reynolds, who was also killed by a drunk driver, going the wrong way down a divided highway 1 mile from our home on Halloween 2009.

Pauline Gorham

December 30, 2010

Losing a child is life's worse experience. I lost a daughter in 2007 to murder. We have finally had trial and a guilty verdict. I am writing my impact statement and that is how I came across Nathan. I watched the video and know he was a wonderful person with personality plus! I am so sorry for your loss and I feel the pain you all are feeling. It never goes away and it does change you forever! God bless all of you. You are in my prayers.

Cynthia Hebert Teto

February 23, 2010

I first met Nathan while doing a DARE newsletter with a class a HBMS. He was in 5th grade and I was a senior at NMRHS with Adrienne. I did not make a connection with their last names until he asked me with his bright, sunny smile "Did you go to school with my sister?". I asked him "Who's your sister?" "Adrienne" and that is when I made the connection. He was always happy and smiling and always ready to help anyone at anytime. He was truly an angel on Earth. May God bless you Nathan and keep you in his embrace.

robert villareal jr

January 16, 2009

To the Friends and family of Nathan
I met Nathan back in 7th grade in Townsend Ma, I had moved there from Long Beach, Ca.
It was a hard experience moving from a huge city to a light town but thats what having parents in the army gets you.
Nathan was one of the first people to come up to me and start a friendship. He showed me around and treated me as if he had known me since 1st grade. he was alwasy so nice to strangers and for that I am thankful. I moved to texas in 9th grade and lost touch with everyone up there. I just thought of the idea of looking people up in facebook, and nate was one of the guys I was interested to see how he was doing. I am at a loss for words to think that he is gone, but i know he is in a better place introducing himself to strangers im sure.

Pete Marti

January 5, 2009

You are the best son I could have ever hoped for. I have not posted anything until now because I could not describe how I feel. I love you more as time goes on. I will never stop praying for the day I will see you again. I know you are in a better place.

Your loving father,

Dad

Adrienne Marti Mills

October 18, 2008

I guess it's about time that I posted on this.

Nathan, I prayed for you before you were born. I loved you and talked to you before I ever saw your precious face. You were always a part of my heart and soul. Yes, I can feel the love that we share. I feel your presence deeply at the most unexpected times. I know you are there and I look forward to the day when we are together again. I know you will be there when I pass from this world to the next. I love you.

Jennifer and Scott campbell

June 11, 2008

We still have your picture up and we think about you every day.

Chad Joseph Mills

June 6, 2008

One year later and the pain is still fresh...Nathan, I know you are in a better place now...start planning the party for when we make home to be with you!!!

Daniel Leininger

June 5, 2008

You remind us everyday of how precious life really is. You will be forever missed. May you rest in peace. Love ya Marti.
Your Friend, Your Brother,
~Dan

Judy Camper

March 10, 2008

I worked with marti at the state department. He was a sweet person, very fuuny. I remember him always showing me jokes his freiends emailed to him. Who knew that when i was leaving for the day and i said good bye to him that it would be forever. Marti you will be missed.

Lindsay Marti

March 4, 2008

http://nathanmarti.blogspot.com

She'lagh Dunbar

November 8, 2007

To the Marti Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, and I know this hasnt been easy on you. I feel terrible that I couldnt be there! Nate will always be with us. He was always the friend that our parents didn't mind for us to hang out with... always so friendly and polite, and always making sure everyone was buckeled up before he would put the car in drive. His smile would always light up a room, and his laugh was infectious. Even back at the 8th Grade dance, and when we went fishing inside walmart... Nate and I always had good times. Jon, Nate, Jill and I definitely had some great times and he will be forever missed! Im so sorry for your loss, please know that we are all here for you. Thank you for sharing your son, and brother with us for so many great memories. I love you Nate and Miss you! Always in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsay Marti

October 17, 2007

We're ready to accept donations for the Nathan B. Marti Scholarship Fund! Please let me know if you'd like a bumper sticker or silicone bracelet, too.

You may send checks to:

Lindsay Marti
1303 S. Barton St. Unit 187
Arlington, VA 22204

OR

Maria Kilpatrick
42629 Highgate Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20148

Or donate online: http://nathanmarti.blogspot.com/

Thanks for your support!

Heather Hanko

October 14, 2007

Dear Marti Family:
I just found out about your family's loss. What a terrible loss it was to this world. Nate was the first person I met when I attended Quest at Radford and he touched my life in such an amazing way. The many memories we had together, I will never forget. He was a great friend and a wonderful person. I know he will continue to shine on this earth, just from a different place. May God be with your family always.

Laura Dawson

October 8, 2007

It has been my honor to meet the Marti Family - I just wish it wasn't due to fact that we both lost our dear sons. You are not alone and Nathan will not be forgotten.

Lindsay

August 27, 2007

Love you, baby brother. Thanks for watching over me.

Tiffany Boggs

July 23, 2007

It has been 1 month and 3 weeks since Nate was taken from us. I think about you everyday and talk to you everyday. It is still hard to walk down the hall in State Department by the cafe and not see you their smiling saying, "Good Morning Sweetie," but everytime I walk down that way I feel at ease, I can still hear you say good morning to me and see you smiling. I still say to you each morning "Good Morning Honey." I miss you Nate more and more as each day passes, but I take comfort in the knowledge that you are looking down on me keeping me safe and smiling. I know that I will see you again. May you sleep soundly big brother. I miss you and love you.

Susan Marti

July 20, 2007

I am missing you more than ever Nathan. I pray that you are smiling down on us and helping to keep us safe. We speak your name everyday because we know you are nearby. May you have pleasant days and sweet dreams until we meet again. I send you all my love, my son of sons, best son in the whole wide world. All my love, MOM XXX OOO

Alex Mills

July 7, 2007

I miss you NA. You'll always be in my heart

Your nephew,
Alex

Tracy Griffith

July 5, 2007

It’s been one month today, and I still can’t believe Nathan’s gone. Nathan was my Godbrother, or at least that’s what I called him because my parents are his Godparents, and he was the brother I never had. I think of how lucky I was to know Nathan, to have him as part of my family and have him in my life. My heart aches to see his smiling face, to share a huge hug, to laugh about his recent adventures, to watch him drive away in my car, to see him at my doorstep just to stop by to say “hi” when he’s in town, to have a wrapping paper ball fight with him after we’ve opened presents at Christmas – I can’t imagine life without Na Na.

We are all moths drawn to Nathan’s light, and it’s such a warm, loving light that is like sunshine on my face.

I love you Na Na, you will forever be in my heart.

Megan Stearns

July 2, 2007

RIP Nate. The world lost a great person. I didn't know you all that well, but you definitely helped make freshman year a memorable one. To Nate's family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that your beloved son is with you at all times and is in a better place.

Denise Laurenson

June 27, 2007

I did't know Nathan but have been touched by reading everything about him. He must have been such a precious person. I lost my daughter, Amanda in the same way three years ago. I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley Gans

June 27, 2007

We just heard about Nathan's accident - Sue, Pete, Lindsay and Adrienne - we are so very sorry. Nathan was a great kid. I ran into him a couple of years ago and he stopped me with a "Hi Mrs. Gans" and a big smile. We talked for a few minutes and he filled me in on what he was doing, how his parents and sisters were and how he was in Virginia. Nathan would go out of his way to say hi - he was just that kind of kid. We can only imagine what you are feeling. Sue - please know that we are thinking of you and your family. I will always remember Nathan's wonderful smile and outgoing personality.

Nathan's sister Lindsay Marti

June 25, 2007

Hello,

We are working on setting up a scholarship fund at Radford in Nathan's name. If interested, please email me your name, email address, and home address, so we can contact you regarding donations. Your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Thanks.

Angela McLeod

June 21, 2007

Dear Marti Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I know that the love and strength you find in each other will get you through this. I went to school with Nate and we met at orientation Freshman year. He was the one person that I always counted on in college to be there no matter what, and he always was. I hope you know what an incredible person you raised into this world. He will always be in my heart, as will your whole family.

Diane Mac Arthur

June 20, 2007

June 19, 2007
Dear Pete, Sue, Adrienne, and Lindsay,
I have only now heard of your loss, and am deeply saddened. I pray for God to give you all strength. Pete and Sue, it has been so long since we last saw each other. I am sure not even Adrienne would remember me as her childhood sitter. You and Pete are very special people. I believe you are strong enough in family love to get each other through this with faith and grace. Please know I am praying for you.
Diane (Young) MacArthur

Kim Foster

June 19, 2007

Dear Pete, Sue, Adrienne, and Lindsay,

The tragic death of your son has hit our family hard. Even though we never met Nate, we have got to know him through you. Pete and Sue, you always kept us updated on what was happening in your family; whether it was births, graduations, or marriage. Sue, I can remember you telling me not to give up trying for my boy. You said 3rd times the charm! You were right!! You had a charmer and so did I! I am going to cherish every moment with Brendan, but I have to remind myself not to hold too tight because God is in control! We have have kept in touch throughout the years and remained close friends. I was surprised when I saw you both at our daughter's wedding. We want you to know that we feel we have lost a part of our family too. The Marti's have always been family to us. I wish I could hold you right now and tell you that the Foster family loves you, and you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. May the Lord give you a peace and comfort beyond anything you have ever known. Trust in the Lord always. Know that you can F.R.O.G. - Fully Rely On God Forever! Nate will be in your hearts forever, and ours too. He will be truly missed. We love you. Your Friends always,
Love Kim, Don, Kristal,
& Brendan Foster
and Kirstan Blake

Kerrie Francis

June 18, 2007

Dear Marti Family,
I just heard the sad news today. Nate was an amazing young man. I was one of Nate's L&S trainers at Calumet in 1998 and one of his counselors for years before that. He made everyone laugh and put a smile on our faces each and everyday. He just had the most amazing presonality...I just loved him!!! He will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers.
With Greatest Sympathy,
Kerrie Francis

Kerrie Francis

June 18, 2007

Dear Marti Family,
I just heard the very sad news today. Nate was an amazing young man. Nate was in my L&S group in 1998 at Calumet. I was one of his counselors also in years before that. He put a smile on everyone's face each and every day and he will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kerrie Francis

Chad Mills

June 15, 2007

Nathan Marti has set the bar so high. I encourage all of you to live your life and make your choices based on the question "What would Nathan do?".
I know that right now he is caring for our "Baby Andy/ie even as I type. Nathan thank you for teaching me one of life's greatest lessons...never ever take one moment for granted. YOUDAMAN!!!

Stephanie DeMarco

June 15, 2007

To the Marti Family:

I just found out about the terrible news today.I knew Nate in high school; and the one thing I always remembered about him was his smile. I remember after he said he would be my date to my jr. prom, he found out my mom was making my dress, and asked for the fabric so he could match his vest. Its his thoughtfullness that made him so great! Please know you are in my prayers today and forever.

Nate: you were my spanish class buddy, and the best date to the prom a girl could ask for. You're smile always lit up a room, and cheered me up. Thanks for the great memories!

Candy and Skip Dearborn

June 15, 2007

Pete and Sue-
We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. We pray that you will draw comfort knowing how many lives Nathan touched during his short time here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Candy and Skip Dearborn (formerly Townsend)

Tammie King

June 15, 2007

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Marti,

My name is Tammie King and I worked with your son at Inter-Con at the State Department. I thought you should know that he was always a heppy guy, never had I seen him upset or with anything bu a smile.....always a gentleman. I am very sad to hear of his passing. My condelences are with you and your family at this time.

Jereme Haas

June 13, 2007

Words can't begin to describe the loss that I feel. I remember the times up at the cottage when you all would come up during the summer. Or the time we all went to Hampton Beach the last time my family came out to visit....and to this day I remember, Paak the cahr in tha marti yaad.

Pete, Sue, Adrienne, and Lindsay my heart goes out to all of you. I wish I could have been there for you all.

Love your nephew/cousin,
Jereme

Jessica Moulton

June 13, 2007

To the Marti Family,

I just found out about Nathan's accident and I am so very sorry for your loss. I was friends with Nathan in highschool and sadly had not seen him since the summer after graduation.I can truly tell you that he was a great person and will be missed. This is such a tragedy to lose such a wonderful person at such a young age. On behalf of myself and my boyfiend, Seth Hopkins of the Sigma Pi Chapter at Fitchburg State we send our love and keep you in our thoughts.

June 13, 2007

To the Marti Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your son. May God bless you all and comfort you now and always.
Sincerely,
The Insinga Family
Long Island NY
(Brianna Neville's Family)

Ron LeShane

June 13, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Marti,

I can not tell you how deeply saddened I was to hear of your loss. Words on a web page can't do it justice. Although I never knew Nathan as the man he became, I knew his spirit and loving personality as a child. I still remember fondly one afternoon at your house (I was a kid myself!) when I tried to give him a "crew cut" with a set of electric clippers. My heart sank as I realized I had cut WAY too close and the only way to "save" the cut was to basically shave his entire head nearly bald. Ever classic Nathan, he smiled and said it looked great (although I knew it didn’t!). Although he had just received the worst haircut of his life, he seemed MORE concerned that I not feel bad about it.

Having a son now myself, I can only start to imagine the sorrow you are experiencing. Your entire family is in the forefront of my prayers.

With Love,
Ron LeShane

Nick Irvine

June 12, 2007

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marti,

Your son was an awesome person...he will be missed by all at radford university...he was a model for all of us in Sigma Pi fraternity, and we shall not forget his honest values soon. I am very sorry for your loss.

Nicholas R. Irvine

Dave & Mary Szurley

June 11, 2007

Dear Pete & Sue, Adrienne & Lindsay,
We just learned of your tragic loss. From what we've read in the pages of this guest book, Nathan grew up to be a son and brother of whom you could be immensely proud, not surprising considering the caring family in which he was raised. Our deepest sympathies.

Flow Lieberman

June 11, 2007

Dear Marti Family.
My words cannot even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have been friends with Nathan for near ten years now, and can't remember a time when he wasn't smiling. He had the amazing ability to lighten a room with it, and befriend anyone who met him. I can't quite grasp the idea of him being gone. He will be greatly missed.
I'm so sorry.

Florence Lieberman

June 11, 2007

Dear Marti family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known and been friends with Nathan since the fifth grade. I will always remember his smile and how good of a friend he was to everyone he knew. I will miss him very much.
Flow

Holly Good

June 11, 2007

Since the day I met Nathan Marti at Radford I knew he was truly a kind, genuine person. He was always there when anyone needed him and he was a great friend to all. He will be missed and loved forever. To the family I am truly sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies are with you all.

Andrew Brown

June 11, 2007

Nathan was a manifestation of the common love that holds humanity together, but magnified ten fold and applied in all directions. The only way to get on his bad side was to try to hurt someone he cared about. He was capable of an unconditional love that few people are, and he will be missed for it. He will live in our hearts and thoughts forever.

Andrew Gaston

June 10, 2007

I have a really hard time trying to come to the acceptance that Nate has passed. I've know him since Calumet and in my eyes he was always my dorky JC. I keep looking back to that summer , 99 I think, and the things that I remember about him the most is his infectious smile. Always ear to ear and always exactly what you needed to see if you were not having the best day. I have so many fantastic memorories of that time. Trips to ADP, Unit 2, Hate-Your-Camper-Day, just everything wonderful about Camp and Nate in general. He was a wonderful human being and a very good friend. I will miss him so much. Nate I hope your happy now and at peace. I hope that you can hear the prayers of the friends who miss you....

Carry on my wayward son....

I love you so much.

Jodee Nichols

June 10, 2007

To the Marti family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even fathom what you must be going through right now. Nathan was a great kid, and as Mom said, it's hard to believe he is gone because he was always so full of life. He was a kid that was constantly smiling and laughing and having a good time. It's really too bad the world suffered such a great loss.

To Nate: Our lives always kept touching at so many different places. From the sandbox, to Aspell Christmas parties, to the Semiformal that you went to with Steph DeMarco, to the ride home you and Lindsey once gave me, I knew I could always count on you to be my friend. You will be missed. You are missed already.

Love,
Jodee (Hickcox) Nichols

Denise and Bill Forthman

June 10, 2007

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Marti and Family,

Our thoughts and prays to you and your Family. Our neice Brianna Neville was very fond of your son. We are so sorry for your loss.

You are in our prays and in our hearts

(Brianna Neville Aunt and Uncle)

Brianna Neville

June 10, 2007

Nate was the first guy that ever made me feel special, from the small things to the big things, he always managed to put a smile on my face: making me breakfast in bed, opening my beer so I wouldn’t ruin my nails, or driving 5 hours down on his days off just to see me, he always made me happy. The highlight of my day was the phone call or im from him at night, just to talk and to tell me that he missed me; it always made me feel special to know how much he liked me. It didn’t matter who I was with, or what I was doing, my thoughts always turned toward Nate. I wondered who he was with, what he was doing and if he was happy. Although I had only known him a short time, I was infatuated with him, you can ask any of my sisters, and each one could tell you how much I loved him. I loved everything about Nate, his sweetness, his willingness to help anyone and everyone, his infectious smile, his warm and sweet kisses and hugs, his unique laugh and his “goofiness”. I would always tell him that he was goofy, and he would ask, “Is that a good thing?”, and I would always say “of course”, I loved the fact that he was different from every other guy that I had dated, he was so special to me. I remember one time, when he was visiting me in Radford, I had gotten us a ride from one of my pledges, he was so concerned that she would run out of gas, that he insisted on paying for it; it was such a sweet gesture. It was the small things that made him special and different. Even the way that we met was different, I will always remember the exact moment, I was leaving the State Dept. with my Dad, and Nate was posted outside, and as we walked past him, he called out “So you go to Radford?” and I stopped to talk to him, from that moment on I was hooked. Nate was so good with words; he always knew what to say to put a smile on my face. There were times, when I was furious with him, and after talking to him for like 5 minutes, I was no longer mad. I hated that about him, yet at the same time, I loved that about him. Nate had promised me that he would be with me for my 21st birthday, and even though he is gone, I know in my heart that he will still be there, watching out for me, making sure that I’m safe. Although I only knew Nate for about a year, it was the best year of my life, and even though we were never an “official” couple, he will always be the best boyfriend that I’ve ever had, and he will always be in my heart.

Paulette Figaro

June 9, 2007

To Mr and Mrs Marti and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with. Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs Bob Figaro
(Aunt and Uncle of Brianna Neville)

GINA WOOD

June 9, 2007

Dear Mr and Mrs Marti,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Nate..I'm Brianna Neville's aunt..He was a wonderful friend of hers and he will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gina Wood

Erica Strassler

June 9, 2007

There are no words to express how deeply saddened we all are. The world has lost of one most genuine, sweet, caring, loving, intelligent, great guys. I am proud to say that Nate was my friend.. always there with a kind word, a smile on his face and an amazing spirit. I’m one of the lucky ones to have met someone as wonderful as Nathan and have him in my life for the time I did. I was fortunate enough to have gotten the opportunity to meet Nathan back in 2001 at Floyd Hall. He definitely helped to ease the transition from high school to college for me and a lot of other people as well. He was great to talk to and get advice from. He was always up for anything, especially an adventure. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with him.
To all of Nathan Marti’s family, friends and co-workers, I send my deepest sympathies. Nate will be truly missed. He was taken from us much too soon. Nate I love you dearly, you were an amazing friend and person. Thank you for being exactly who you were, you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Bob and Christine Mack

June 9, 2007

Dear Pete and Sue,

Our deepest condolences and family prayers are with you and yours during this trying time.

Robert Hickcox

June 9, 2007

Dear Pete, Sue, Adrian and Lindsey,
From the first time I saw Nathan as a baby I realized he what a ray of sunshine he would be in all of our lives. I always saw him with a smile on his face and a friendly greeting for everyone he met. We are all better people for having shared our time with him. Our deepest sympathy in this loss we all share.

Bob Hickcox and Jackie Henry

Laurie Smith

June 9, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. When anyone ran into Nathan in the halls of North Middlesex his bright smile would just lift your spirits. My fondest memory is of Nathan in my office in the guidance department coming in to meet a new student he was going to walk around and the new student was scared to start school. But, with Nathan's charm and charisma he had the new student laughing and joking around by the time they left my office and that student was welcomed by all after Nathan introduced him. Nathan was a person you could never forget meeting. He will truly be missed. My thoughts are with you.

Ed Nicklas

June 8, 2007

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marti,
Our family will always have a special place in our hearts for Nate. He read the scripture lessons at Jon and Janice's wedding, and he was a gracious and friendly young man.
God bless you and comfort you as you go through this sad time.
Our prayers will be with you, along with our church, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Plantation, Florida.
Please find peace and comfort in our salvation.
Pastor and Jane Nicklas.

Don & Diana Coleman

June 8, 2007

Pete, Sue, Adrienne, & Lindsay,
Nathan was always a bright spot in our day when he & Jon stopped by to see Jillian, he was a special guy! We have wonderful memories that we'll cherish!
We'll keep Nathan & your family in our prayers.
The Colemans:
Don, Diana, Jillian, Jared, Casey, Kate & Tony

Ian Knirk

June 8, 2007

Nate was a best friend to everyone he met. He and I spent our late teens together working at our camp, Camp Calumet. I will always remember our great days off together. He touched my life in a way i will never forget. His kind smile will always be in my memory. Rest in Peace my good friend.

Jack Boyd

June 8, 2007

I never had the pleasure of getting to know Nate. However, as Jeremy Boyd's father, I know of him and all the gifts that he brought to the lives of others. My thoughts are with the family, Nate's friends and co-workers and his fraternity brothers during this dificult and sad time. Nate will surely be remembered for the positive influence he had on so many people.

Francesca LeBreton

June 8, 2007

To the Marti Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Nathan was a wonderful young man and he will be missed terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

The LeBreton Family - Townsend, MA

Susan Kehoe-Laptew

June 8, 2007

To the Marti Family;
We know of Nate thru our son, Matthew who is his Sigma Pi Fraternity brother. Matthew has spoken to us of how wonderful a person Nate was and how he will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time, and please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Kehoe-Laptew and Robert Sutphin

Lorrie McAfee

June 8, 2007

I too met Nate while outside the buiding on smoke breaks. He was a beautiful person who always knew just the right thing to say to cheer me up. I don't think I ever saw him without that beautiful smile. My life is richer for having known him and he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Gerhard Reich and family

June 8, 2007

Dear Pete and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your son. No words seem like they will help much after a tragedy like this; we just hope God can bring you some measure of peace during this sad time. You can be sure the world is a better place because Nathan spent a brief time in it. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts, and in those of your many, many friends. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Ken Singler & Family

June 8, 2007

Pete,
Our prayers and sympathies are with you and your family.

George Long

June 8, 2007

Pete: My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and for you.

Sincerely,

George Long

Lauren Oley

June 8, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the Marti family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I met Nate a few years ago at Radford University. From the very beginning, it was easy to see how genuine and kind-hearted he was. His smile alone was contagious and could brighten the room instantly. I am so thankful to have known him as a friend and a brother. He has left an impression on myself and so many others that will never be forgotten.
Forever love and miss you Nate.

*Lo*

Kelsey Meloon

June 8, 2007

Nathan was an amazing person who never let anything stop his goals. He was truly one of a kind. His ability to influence everyone he met shows through in this tragic time. He taught me a lot about never taking anything for granted, and I will never forget that nor will I ever forget him. Rest in peace Nathan Marti, you will be terribly missed by all.
"Love you babe"
To Pete and Sue, you raised a truly genuine and wonderful son. His life will be carried on with the tracks that he has left in the lives that he has touched.

Maria Kilpatrick

June 7, 2007

Dear Marti Family,
It has taken me a few days to process what has happened to your beautiful and loving son and I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. The first day I met Nate something happened between us that I wouldn't be able to explain with all the words in the world. It clicked. We clicked. I remember that first day on the porch of Tyler, I believe, that he introduced himself to me. And did his chuckle. The famous Nate laugh and always made us all smile. That was the first day I realized what love could do to a person. knock you back a few steps. I remember out late late nights on campus going to 7-11 to grab a coffee at 2AM and sitting on the cold benches by the fountain on campus just to vent. The nights he dropped everything to help me. The day he taught me how to drive his ford stick shift car in the parking lot of Dedmon. The night he told me he loved me. The day he broke my heart. The day we forgot everything else and just drove. The last time he hugged me. I want all of you to know that because of him i am a better person. Because of him i know the value of friendship. The work and love that describes a friendship. He touched me and everyone else around him. I can't put it better than to describe him as all of our glue. He will always be here with us. Watching, laughing, guiding, loving unconditionally. I won't say goodbye to him because he isn't gone from us. He's with us, always. And i truly believe that. I hope you all know that in his time here he touched so many people, helped so many people and loved so many people. I am here for you all for whatever you need, at any time and any day.
Nate...
I can't tell you everything I want to say because you already know. And for all the time's I forgot to tell you... thank you. thank you for everything. And I love you. Love you...

Jason Beck

June 7, 2007

I met Nate back at the beginning of his fraternal involvement, when the whole idea of a Sigma Pi Chapter at Radford University was just getting off the ground. It was a few guys meeting in the basement of a campus building - on a campus that didn't really want them at the time. I had the pleasure of advising this group and assiting them down the path from interest group, to colony, to chartering. I saw these boys come together, form bonds of brotherhood and life-long friendship, and work toward a common goal.

Let me say that I find it so hard to write and talk about Nate in the past-tense. He was taken from everyone, his family, friends, and fraternity brothers SO suddenly and tragically. Everyone will miss him in our own way and the loss we feel will never fully go away.

Nate was an incredible guy. Now, it took me a while to figure out the whole Nate/Dale thing... but that was part of the fun with Nate. He was always there to do what needed doing, not just what was expected of him. He routinely went "above and beyond" the call. He could be counted on to be there - to encourage his fellow Chapter Brothers to do the right thing. In short, he was a model Brother. Nate always seemed to have a smile on his face. He was the kind of guy people wanted to be around. He was the kind of Brother that his Fraternity needed. He was the kind of Brother that made others aspire to be like him.

I feel so privildged to have had Nate in my life for the relatively short time that I did. Knowing him and being around him was a joy. Everyone he touched with his life should be glad they had the opportunity to know Nate while he was with us. I hope he knows how much he meant to me, and so many others.

To the family, know that you raised a great son. He did you proud every day. He did us all proud.

Nate, see you in the Adytum on High. Just promise you'll fill me in on everything that's happened since you got there, and save us some good seats.

-Jason Beck
South Atlantic Province Archon
Sigma Pi Fraternity, International
Former Chapter Director, Theta Lambda Chapter - Radford University
Operations Manager, Gradick Communications - Carrollton, Georgia

Jon Piccolo

June 7, 2007

I want to express my deepest condolences. Nate was one of my closest friends at school. He was always there to pick you up when you were down. He made an impact on many people’s lives and he will truly be missed. Nate, I love you brother and I will miss you.

Chris Brimm

June 7, 2007

Nate was a great person who always made the day bright he will be missed.

Katrina Murray

June 7, 2007

To the Marti Family,
There are so many memories that take me back to when Nat and I were kids...he will always be remembered. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.

Love always

Jesse Berlin

June 7, 2007

Although I only knew Nate briefly from his visits to Radford, he was a real genuine guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his friends and family at this difficult time.

Vicki Schrader

June 7, 2007

Dear Marti Family,
No words can express the deep sadness we all feel about your loss. We only met Nathan once or twice but he left an impression that will last a lifetime. Our prayers are with your family. Love,
Vicki & Mike (Massillon, OH)

Jenny Neel

June 7, 2007

Nathan Marti was truly the son every parent wants, the friend everyone wants to have, the brother everyone looks up to, and the person we all would like to be. Nate had the ability to put a smile on everyone's face and bless everyone's life he encountered. If we all strive to be half the person that Nate was, the world would surely be a much better place.
We love you and miss you, Nate.

Renee Kallio-Concepcion

June 7, 2007

My parents played Bridge with the Martis. They were part of a couples' Bridge group in Massachusetts. When I was old enough, I would babysit Nathan and his 2 sisters! I remember him as a toddler once taking a lap around the altar at church when he got away from his parents!

James March

June 7, 2007

Nate-i can't believe it, you're gone. You touch so many of us and we'll always miss you. You were and are the best, never will we forget, RIP.
Pete, Sue, Adrienne, and Lindsey-My deepest sympathy and love goes out to you at this horrible time. May time heal some of the pain you are feeling, and may you be comforted by everyone's thoughts, prayers and love.

Jonathan Hoyt

June 7, 2007

Nate was one of the most amazing people it's ever been my pleasure to have known. He was an incredible brother, and a fierce friend. I'll never forget his wonderful spirit or boundless generosity. The world is lessened by his loss.

Abby Long

June 7, 2007

To the loved ones of Nathan Marti,
May you find peace and some ounce of comfort at this time of utter devastation. Nate was truely one of the sweetest and most sincere individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and I hold many fond memories of my time spent with him. May we remember his humor and his smile always and carry him in our hearts forever. All of you are in my prayers, hi dale
Love always, Abby

Rebecca Guthrie

June 7, 2007

When Nate was tragically taken from us on Tuesday, he stopped time. Everyone dropped what they were doing to come together and mourn. That is the kind of influence he possessed. He was and is loved by some many. I know that he is looking down on us, seeing how much he is missed and loved. He was the most caring, forgiving and accommodating person I have ever met.

Jackie White

June 7, 2007

Nate and I became friends at Radford. He was always willing to listen, talk, and give a hug on a bad day. Our birthdays were close together and we would go out and celebrate getting older together. After graduation, we kept in touch in Fairfax. He would often call me just to talk or check in. I will miss him dearly and will always have him in my heart.

Colleen Darden

June 7, 2007

Dear Friends and Family of Nate,

Nate was a close friend of mine here at Radford University. He was very near and dear to my heart. I am still in shock with what happened and wish that it was all a dream. To all of Nate's friends we will all miss and love him. To Nate's family, I am so sorry for you loss. It is hard to lose anyone no matter the reason. Nate will never fade from our thoughts and he will always be remembered for the great caring man he was.
-(Neen to Nate)

Jessica Landi Demeo

June 7, 2007

To the Marti family:
Nathan was such a great kid. My memories of him are full of fun and laughs. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know words can't express what you must be going through but I want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. He will be missed.

Steve Ernest

June 7, 2007

Nate, you were a great person who always looked out for others. You were able to brighten anyone's day with just your presence. You will be missed greatly and may you always be watching over us.

Jason Cox

June 7, 2007

It has now been six years that I have known Nate. Nate was the very first person that I ever shared the "dorm" experience of college with while at Radford's orientation. The next year I became fraternally united in a brotherhood, stronger than no other, with Nate. All throughout college, Nate was there to share some of the greatest times and memories that will last forever! Nate did not only have an impact on my life while in college, but I work with him as well. Whenever I was bored or not happy with my job, I would call and joke around with Marti. Marti really liked his job and he and I were always talking about how we wanted to get on with a police force someday, we shared many of the same goals and aspirations. Marti was a great person who always, always wanted to help others.
I am so grateful and honored to have shared in the fellowship and brotherhood at Nate's home last weekend. I remember him feeding us all of this food Saturday night and then Sunday morning he was awake and wanted to make breakfast for me. I declined, instead, Nate and I engaged in conversation. I remember it being special because I shook his hand numerous times in an attempt to leave but something kept me there talking to him. To Nate's family, friends, co-workers, and my fellow brothers, I want you to know my prayer and sympathy is with you all at this tragic time. I am very thankful for the time I shared with brother Marti and just as his one of his favorite quotes read, he served God's purpose for him on this earth and left some great tracks! God Bless.

Ashlie Borowski

June 7, 2007

Nate was an amazing person. The thing that sticks out most in my mind about Nate, as a person, was that he always greeted you with a huge, warm smile and a hug. He has touched so many peoples lives. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Jonathan Frost

June 7, 2007

Our deepest condolences go out to all of Nathan's friends and family on behalf of Sigma Pi Executive Office. He was a young man with plenty of ambition ahead of him. He will be missed.

Jonathan Watson

June 7, 2007

My Deepest condolences to the family. Nate was a loyal friend and Sigma Pi Brother. Nate and I served in our Philanthropy Committee in our chapter in Radford. He always had a way of touching people’s hearts, and making them laugh. He always had a positive outlook on life. Nate will always be in my heart. I miss you brother, Rest In Peace.

Jewel & Mitchell English

June 7, 2007

This poem was given to me as a child when I lost my grandmother. May the words help you as it has me.

I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
.
.

Colleen Greaves

June 7, 2007

To friends and family of Nate,
I don't even know where to start. I think I am still in shock and that the fact that he is gone still hasn't fully sunk in yet. I don't understand how somebody that is as incredible as Nate could be taken from us so soon, it's just not fair. I shared many fun, good times with Nate. I can still see his smile and hear his laugh in my head. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew him and loved him. This is a pure tragedy. I miss you Nate-Dogg and may you rest in peace.
XOXO
-Bean

Duane Beatty

June 7, 2007

Pete,
I know this is a devastating loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Kerry Wisnosky

June 7, 2007

Pete,

Words could not possibly express my sorrow for you and your family. My families prayers are with yours.

Michael Jones

June 7, 2007

I am so saddened by the loss of a great friend and a great brother. I had the pleasure of living with Nate for a year and I’ve never met a nicer person. Nate was so compassionate and caring. He symbolized what brotherhood is all about. His spirit will live on forever in the many lives he touched.

Sheryl Beckett (MEI Employee)

June 7, 2007

May God Bless and Keep Your Family in this time of need. Your prayers are with us all.

Joyce Jones- Fruchey

June 7, 2007

Dear Pete and Sue ~

May your sorrow lessen, and your memories become more dear, with each new sun rise.

You are truly in our thoughts and prayers......

With our love and sympathy ~

Jim and Joyce Fruchey

Chris Seidel - MEI

June 7, 2007

I only had the pleasure of meeting Nate a few times when his dad, Pete, brought him around our office. I remember him fondly as being a lot like his mom and dad: warm, genuine, friendly and just a pleasure to be around. I didn’t know Nate very well but I do know the world will be a lesser place without him. My prayers go out to Pete, Sue and the family.

Scott, Sam, Fred, and Sean Marti

June 7, 2007

Pete, Sue Adrienne, and Lindsey -
Our hearts are with you all at this time. I remember when Nathan was little he definitely is a Marti. Just remember he's with Pop-Pop now.

Ebony and Duane Thomas

June 7, 2007

I didn't know Nate for very long but the time I did know him, he always made me smile and feel welcome. He worked with my fiance and he always talked highly of him. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Donolyn Davis

June 7, 2007

Dear Pete and Sue,

Bill and I are so sorry for your loss, Please know our prayers are with you.
Bill and Donolyn Davis

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