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Andrew Martin Obituary

Former wrestling champion Andrew "Test" Martin was found dead in his Tampa apartment March 13.

Published by Tampa Bay Times from Mar. 14 to Mar. 19, 2009.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dennis Winship Lynn massachusetts

Dennis Winship

Friend

May 20, 2021

Favorite wrestler ever.R.I.P Test wish you were here.

Hasmon Kelly

November 14, 2019

I miss you TEST... true Hall of Famer

FAHRIAN Hidayat

July 6, 2019

God has a special place for you in heaven my brother, I'm so sad to this happened to you. I always looked up to you growing up and I wish we can meet someday in heaven. You can teach me some moves when I get there, God speed my brother.

JohnRyan Anderson

February 1, 2019

Valenda Newell

March 14, 2017

Happy Birthday Andrew

March 17, 2016

Missing and thinking of you on this day and always. Your warm smile is permanently etched in my mind and always makes me smile too. You are missed beyond what any words could express.

March 13, 2015

God rest your soul, may you rest in peace. You were so special, one of a kind and you touched the hearts of so many people. I am blessed to have had the chance to know you. Thank you for making a difference in my life. A true angel. You will be missed forever and live in my heart always.

January 18, 2015

Andrew. Test martin. My. Boyfriend. From. Brandon carter
26 year old

brandon carter

October 19, 2014

Andrew test Martin. My is brandon carter 26 year old

brandon carter

August 17, 2014

Hi. Andrew test Martin

brandon carter

July 29, 2014

You still are missed to this day

someone who cares

July 26, 2014

You were my favorite. Person God rest your soul. I had a kitten named after you

julie bogdan

July 14, 2014

Andrew you will be sadly missed you were awesome

julie bogdan

July 14, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

cherish gradek

September 25, 2013

To Andrew Test,
You were a great athlete in the WWE. My prayers are with you Mr. Martin and your family. Lisa Weiner

Lisa Weiner

March 31, 2013

amy hayden

December 20, 2012

I'm sorry to hear you passed and u will be missed and thought of

amy hayden

December 20, 2012

god be with you and your family thanks for the entertainment and thrills you gave

chris burke

September 11, 2011

You are missed Andrew...RIP

Billie Acrie

May 26, 2011

oh my gosh Andrew, I just now heard about your death. I am so saddened to hear this. You are a hero in my eyes and I will miss you so much. may you rest in peace. *hugs n kisses*

Shanna Miller

November 12, 2010

Andrew,
You sure were a gentle giant. We did not know you as a wrestler but as a kind, caring friend,neighbour of our son. You were there for us when our son passed away.(I know you are up there neighbours again). Yet, loosing you so young is very painful. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Rest in peace dearest. No more Pain but eternal peace and harmony with the Angels.
Nora and Ben Moti

Nora Moti

July 1, 2009

Margaret, Bob and Family,

We have only just found out today about Andrew and would like to send our heartfelt condolences to all of you. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad period.

Love
Cindy, Rick, Courtney and Lauren Hutson

Cindy Hutson

April 15, 2009

Prayers go out to the Martin family. I know he will be sorely missed by you. He will also be missed by those who were able to witness his skills in the ring. Rest In Peace. I'm sure you are with the angels in heaven. God be with your family in their time of mourning. You are in our prayers. Love!

Jason Mothershed

April 14, 2009

rest in peace brother....Capt E.Ranard U.S Army

Eric Ranard

April 9, 2009

rest in peace brother....Capt E.Ranard U.S Army

April 9, 2009

To the Martinez Family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies for the recent loss of your dear loved one. The loss must touch you very deeply as you face these first numbing days of grief. I hope the promise recorded at Isaiah 25:8, 9 will bring comfort to you as it has many, it reads: "He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces...And in that day one will certainly say: 'Look! This is our God. We have hoped in him, and he will save us. This is Jehovah. We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him."

Sue

April 9, 2009

Martin

April 9, 2009

wow i cant believe andrew is gone, he was one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. he will forever be missed and loved and will always be considered as one of my favorite wrestlers of all time.

Monty Rush

April 6, 2009

The world was a better place for having Andrew in it you will never be forgotten,you will always be my favorite wrestler.I am reminded of you everyday when my mobile phone rings as i have your wwe entrance as my ringtone.R.I.P .

Julianna Domonji

April 3, 2009

dear martin family i did not know Andrew personally but i grew up watching him almost every night on the wwe he was one of the greatest superstars i had ever seen my entire family is very sorry for your loss i have to say that he was a role model of mine and my little brother victor batista i am very sad that he will not be able to see andrew as the great man i did

sincerly,
The batista Family

heather batista

March 30, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the Martin family on the loss of their son, Andrew. Andrew was truely one of the best wrestlers who ever graced the "Squared Circle". He will be sadly missed. Andrew, May you rest easy and fly with the angels. God BLess and God's Speed.
Laura

Laura Perkins-Dolt

March 28, 2009

As Andrew's first wrestling coach and grade 5 teacher, I have fond memories of his larger than life spirit and impish personality. Andrew was always quick with a smile and witty retort in class. He loved a good joke and never missed an opportunity to share a laugh with his school chums. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
wall_thomas @durham.edu.on.ca

tom wall

March 28, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about Andrew Martin. He was my favourite wrestler and I even named my email after him (tests_girl) when i first saw him in the WWE. I always wanted to meet him and know some people who have who say he was a great guy. My sympathies go out to the Martin Family.

Stephanie

March 26, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Martin & extened family,
You have my deepest sympathies for your loss of your beloved Andrew. I had the opportunity of seeing Andrew when he was with TNA wrestling. I will forever be in awe of what a wonderful preformer & human being he was. And to Andrew, you will forever be missed & remembered by all who loved you. Thanks for the memories big man! I will always be a fan of "Test"! You are now forever in my heart. Lots of love to you. May you now Rest In Peace.

Roxanne

March 25, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear about Andrew "Test" Martin death, but God only the answers of why and I hope that Andrew family finds the peace in God. To Andrew parents I will pray each night and again I'm very sorry to hear about Andrew "Test" Martin.
Cynthia (Las Vegas, NV)

Cynthia G

March 25, 2009

to andrew's family, iam so very sorry for everyones loss-he was a fantastic wrestler an entertainer!

susan tweed

March 25, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Martin,
My heart goes out to you and your family in this sad time. My daughter and I had the opportunity to meet Andrew a couple of times at different matches. He was a wonderful guy,always smiling no matter what. We want to thank you for sharing him with us and the millions of other fans he had. We have always been fans of his since the first time he stepped in the ring. He was a great guy and a wonderful wrestler. Our hearts go out to you in this time of need. RIP "Test". You will be missed and we will always love you.

Eve Marion

March 24, 2009

My deepest and most profound sympathies to the Martin family and friends.

Andrew...RIP my brother. You will always be missed, and remembered forever.

Chris Hawk

March 23, 2009

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

John Law

March 22, 2009

RIP big man, you will be missed.....from Patrick, Joshua and Rhys...Derry Northern Ireland

Patrick Downey

March 22, 2009

RIP Big Guy. God bless you and your family. As fans we will miss you in the ring, but more importantly as a person who was passionate about life and those he cared about.

David Michael

March 22, 2009

from a big fan we will miss u test and our prayers are with your family we ill miss u david johnson from marlinton west virginia

david johnson

March 21, 2009

REST IN PEACE TEST = ANDREW MARTIN MY THOUGHT GO OUT YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS

DAMIAN PICKERSGILL

March 21, 2009

My heart goes out to the Martin Family and to the friends of "Test". Ive been a huge wrestling fan since the mid 70's, as soon as i seen "Test" step into the ring i knew he could have been one of the greatest. From everything ive seen about Andrew was a great man outside the ring also. To his family i say "thank you" for sharing "Test'" talent with the world, and i have no doubts that Andrew passed his last test and was allowed to walk through the gates that lead to heavens. Thank You for the memories "Test". Sleep Well Andrew "Test" Martin you will be sadly missed by many...gishwe' muk kshe'mnIto pine' (May the great spirit bless you always)

Will Ringler

March 21, 2009

To a great wrestler who will be sadly missed by all, your family are in my prayers, rest in peace

lisa holub

March 21, 2009

rest in peace andrew.my thoughts and prayers are with the family

glori ridgely

March 20, 2009

we will miss u as a fan of what he did in wrestling i love the short time in tna more than wwe stuff but most of all we wish your family all the best in this sad time itshard write this and we no the pain of not having a love one around a few months back we lost my dad to cancer there are times u think i need to tell him some thing than u know he is not here any more . take care and god bless

anthony boaz

March 20, 2009

I"m sorry such a talented peformer has passed on,I use to watch test on wwe,He was very special person and i will miss him very very much,My thoughts and prayers are with the family of test.We all love and miss you test very much,Rest in peace my friend I Love You.
Your Devoted Fan.
Larry Weathers
Davenport,Iowa

larry weathers

March 20, 2009

Andrew was a great wrestler and left us way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Dennis Rayburn

March 20, 2009

TEST YOU WILL SADLY MISSED BYE MILLIONS OF FANS,GOD BE WITH YOU ,AND YOUR FAMILY ,MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF YOU LIVE ON PATRICK

ROSE ROBINSON

March 20, 2009

TEST YOU WILL SADLY MISSED BYE MILLIONS OF FANS,GOD BE WITH YOU ,AND YOUR FAMILY ,MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF YOU LIVE ON PATRICK E MAIL [email protected]

PAT ROBINSON

March 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of great loss. I ran a fan club for Test when he was in the WWE and I know he had a great many fans. We will all miss him deeply. May you find comfort in knowing he was loved and appreciated by so many. God bless.

Tara Moe

March 20, 2009

Hope u are at peace....

pattiann vaccaro

March 20, 2009

My condolences to your family! Such a great guy, and so loved by many! It was a pleasure knowing you, and having you as a client! Your family will be in my prayers! God bless you!!!!

Elvis Arias

March 19, 2009

Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Family
& all his Friends & Fans who loved him
and will Miss Him .
Pam & TommyLee Jenkins

Pam Denis

March 19, 2009

My condolences to the family. Test will be greatly missed. The wrestling world has lost a good wrestler.

maritza

March 19, 2009

Thank you Andrew "Test" Martin for the many years of memories, you will never be forgotten..may you rest in eternal Peace. Lee Wood (Scotland)

March 19, 2009

Our family has been Test fans since day 1 and have followed him through his career, recently wondering when we would see him on TV again... and then heard the news. We are all deeply saddened that we have lost another great one. May you have a great 'Test Drive' in Heaven! God Speed, Andrew, and we pray for peace for your families souls.

Kevin, Becky and Cody Cannon

March 19, 2009

I have been a Test fan for many years and was shocked to hear of his passing at such a young age. My heartfelt condolences go to his friends and family - he may be gone but he will never be forgotten!

Julie Matthews

March 19, 2009

Andrew was a neighbor for almost two years. He was kind, gentle and always smiling. My girls still have memories of him and ask about him from time to time. I am so sad that he died so early in his life. Such a senseless waste and loss. Breaks my heart! I hope he is a wrestling champ in heaven and has no pain - only peace.

Love, Wendy, Hana & Kendal

Wendy Tompkins

March 19, 2009

My condolences to the family. Another young one taken from us. May you be at peace.

Jeanne P

March 19, 2009

im am very sorry to hear about your loss i followed test throughout his carreer my prayers and thoughts are with all of his friends and family

Ryan Siedlarz

March 19, 2009

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and our deepest sympathies go out to the Martin family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time of sorrow and pain.

Georgiann & George Makropoulos

Georgiann Makropoulos

March 19, 2009

My condolences to the friends and family of "Test". I am a diehard fan of wrestling and was able to meet and be photographed with him during his career.

May he Rest in Peace.

Lady B

March 19, 2009

Nancy and family, our deepest sympathies for you and your family during this difficult time - our hearts go out to you.
Lisa Singer, Mark, Ethan and Theo Blumberg

March 19, 2009

My deepest condolences going out to the friends and family of Andrew...

Barbara Allan

March 19, 2009

Deepest condolences. ~Gone but -never- forgotten~. Rest In Peace 'Test' ~Andrew.~ ~God bless~ the fallen wrestler's,each and every one.~ Sue Turpen

sue turpen

March 19, 2009

To The Family and Friends of Andrew

I have een a long time wrestling fan, and it always saddens me when one of them leave us.

I watched Andrew so very many times on TV-I even have some of his matches on video. I was watching one of his old matches last night and it broke my heart to know he is no longer with us. He was such a good wrestler. I will miss not seeing him any more.

To his family please be assured he his not gone, everytime your heart beats he is there. Our loved ones ever leave us, they are always just heart beat away.

May he wrestl in Peace
Live Brave

Hilda Duell

March 18, 2009

To Andrew's family and friends, I send my most heart felt condolences. Andrew was a good wrestler and I enjoyed watching him perform. Thanks so much for sharing him with the rest of us. Sonya Caldwell

Sonya Caldwell

March 18, 2009

Rest in peace Andrew
Dixon Family NC

Mark Dixon

March 18, 2009

Nancy and family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your Andrew. Margie and Bob, no one should lose a child. My heart is with you a this time. Take care of each other. Big hugs to you all - love Kate, Michael, Owen, and Naomi - TORONTO

Kate O'Rourke

March 18, 2009

Dear Mr and Mrs Martin and Family,

I went to elementry and high school with Andrew. I will always remember Andrew's great smile! Years would pass without seeing him and everytime I would bump into him it was always the same greeting year after year...."hey Murf"...he never changed...I will always remember him for that...things in his life changed but he never did...same Andrew ...great guy! Please know I am thinking of you...

Julie Murphy-Reid

March 18, 2009

To Andrew's family, friends and millions of fans, you have my heartfelt sympathy. I followed his career from the day Bret Hart discovered him. He was always one of my favorite wrestlers. Being a fan of the sport my entire life, I have seen too many tragedies to count.
Andrew, I hope you are at peace. You will be greatly missed by all. There is an old song called "Heaven Needed a Champion". Well Heaven just got one more. God Bless you, Andrew.

Holly Burke

March 18, 2009

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and our deepest sympathies go out to the Martin family.

Mark and Jenny Cruxton

March 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayer are with you in this time of sorrow and pain. I signed the guest book on the Tampa Bay Online. But I wanted to sign here and tell your family what a great guy he was. I am very sorry for your loss. he was a wonderful guy and wished he was still here today.

joshua martin

March 18, 2009

Dear Bob, Marg, Nancy, Michael and families: Our sincerest sympathy and prayers go to you all with the loss of Andrew. It is hard to believe that strapping , handsome young man was the same little boy I taught in Sunday School and even harder to believe that his time was so short . May God Bless you all .

Jane Ann(nee Fraser)& Norman Tillson

March 18, 2009

Andrew, entertained many a fans throughout the USA and the many European Regions. Now, you are going to perform your craft before the Allmighty God. I am hoping to see you soon. Thanks, my friend and be at peace.

James Johnson

March 18, 2009

To the Martin Family,

My thoughts and prayer are with you in this time of sorrow and pain. I signed the guest book on the Tampa Bay Online. But I wanted to sign here and tell your family what a great guy he was. I never met him in person but he was part of my life. I was a fan of him since 1999. In 2005, I had to have disc fusion surgery like Andrew ( I was in a car accident that caused me to have a herniated disc). At that time Andrew had a web site with a message board. I asked him on the message board how the surgery was and if he had any advice. He answered me back with an honest and straight forward answer. He made the surgery less worrisome for me. After my surgery a friend of mine met him at a signing and he asked her about me. He didn’t have to do that and he remembered. He was always like that too. We talked on the boards until he went back to WWE. Then in 2007, we started emailing each other on Myspace. I would always get at least one to two emails a month from him. The last one was on the 5th when I wished him a happy early birthday and he answer back saying he was fine and thanks. He was nothing but kind and caring, and I considered him a friend and angel to me. I just wanted to tell you how I remembered Andrew. And I wrote this poem which is on my other post but I felt like it need to be included on this one too. He will be missed by a lot of people.

Something is missing since you left us. Maybe it is the smiles you gave unconditionally to your fans, family and friends. Or maybe it is your bright, shining, blue eyes that seem to smile as you look at us. Or maybe it is your velvety voice as you speak. Or it could be the attitude and grace you show in life.
As our hearts ache to see you again. We find ways to pass the time as we wonder how much longer the hurt will last. We know now Heaven has another angel and we have our memories.

I will miss you, Andrew and I will always be your fave fan!

Shell Miller

March 18, 2009

My condolences to the family for their loss. He was way too young to go.

Bob Krawczyk

March 18, 2009

Although I hadn't seen Andrew in years my heart broke when I heard the news.

The first time I met Andrew he was 16ish and he showed up at the house with my sister to have my mom look behind his ear (she is a nurse). He thought he had a tumor. He obviously didnt but it was very funny and cute. After that Andrew was a constant fixture at our house for many years.

I did not follow his career but I was very proud of what he accomplished.

I will cherish the memories and you will be missed by many.

My condolences to his family & friends.

Kim Proudfoot

March 18, 2009

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ANDREW AND ASK THAT GOD PROTECT AND KEEP YOU HIS FAMILY IN HIS LOVING CARE. MAY YOU RIP ANDREW GOD SPEED.

BARBARA GOFORTH

March 18, 2009

RIP TEST SAY HI TO EDDIE MOOLAH AND BAMM_ BAMM FOR US. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THIS GREAT MAN. BARBIE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP BABY GIRL.

MARIA

March 18, 2009

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE HAVE LOST SOMEONE SO GOOD TO HIS FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MY GOD BLESS YOU. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE WATCHED ANDREW ON WWE AND ARE SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF HIM.

GAYLE GOFORTH

March 18, 2009

RIP---my thoughts and prayers go to out the the Martin Family, and to his friends....Happy Birthday

Nancy D

March 17, 2009

My sympathy goes out to the Martin family and friends. You will be missed Test.

Susan Kile

March 17, 2009

Rest in peaced. Happy Birthday.

March 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers, go to the Martin family, and to Barbie Blank. Andrew will be greatly missed, by the business, and fans worldwide. We will see you at the arena in the sky.

Jesse Brown

March 17, 2009

My thoughts go out to the Martin family . Andrew will be missed by all.

Brenda Frost

March 17, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with the whole martin family and the friends of the family and friends of andrew, especially his best buds he worked and more with, while we can not understand the pain you feel, our hearts are with you. happy birthday andrew, hope you have a party with eddie and chris and all the other wrestlers who have left us before their time.

Becky Spickett

March 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family and his friends. Andrew was such a kind man. Always gracious and taking the time to greet his fans. I was lucky enough to meet him and will always remember his kindness. RIP, Andrew! You will be missed. We loved you!

Margie Gnau

March 17, 2009

my thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and friends.
i don't watch wrestling much but i have seen him wrestle he was good. REST IN PEACE TEST.

rhonda hatfield

March 17, 2009

I have watch you wrestle for many years and have admired your dedication , your professionalism and your skills as a wrestler. you will be missed. God bless you R.I.P.

KAREEM KELLER

March 17, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

joni keller

March 17, 2009

R.I.P Andrew Martin aka Test

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JOYCE NOPPER

March 17, 2009

Happy Birthday and R.I.P..Thanks for the memories, just cant believe we lost another great legend.

March 17, 2009

My thought and prayers are with the Martin family. He will be greatly missed.

Amanda K

March 17, 2009

Thank you for the enjoyment you brought to so many people as "Test". You left us too soon. We'll miss you!

Cindy

March 17, 2009

RIP Test, yet another wrestler up in gods wrestling ring heaven,

Stephen Woods

March 17, 2009

Thank you for all that you gave to the sport entertainment industry. My sincerest condolences to the family of Andrew Martin. He will truly be missed.

Lois Cole

March 17, 2009

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