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Caiden Vader Martin

2008 - 2009

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2008

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2009

Caiden Martin Obituary

Caiden Vader Martin, four month old, of Richmond, Va., passed away January 28, 2009. He is survived by his mother and father, Amy L. Dodson and Doug Martin III; brother, Tyler Martin; sister, Kaila Martin; grandparents, Bonnie and Kevin Dodson, and Doug Martin Jr., Teresa Jacobs, Tim and Laurie Williams; and greatgrandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Washington Memorial Park.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 5, 2009.

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Fran Gibbs

January 31, 2019

Its been 10 years since you have been gone and not a day goes by that I dont think of you. I love you forever and always. Love, Aunt Fran

Aunt Fran

January 31, 2011

You are always with me I love you Caiden.

Halloween

August 4, 2010

Aunt Fran

August 4, 2010

You are forever in my heart. I miss you.

kaila martin

February 20, 2010

caiden was my lil brother and i cant wait to see him:)

Gamommy

February 5, 2010

I look at your picture every day,
We miss you more than words can say.
You were taken from our family way
too soon, but you will live in our hearts forever.
You must be the sweetest Angel in Heaven. We love you, Caiden!

Brett Martin

February 1, 2010

Miss you little man, Love Uncle Brett, Landon, and Aunt Nikki

Shannon Creger

March 2, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I have also lost a son, and he was 4 months old as well. God can help you through it. And remember that you will see him again.

Charmaine Carmack

February 6, 2009

Dearest Bonnie, Kevin & family -

I am so saddened by the loss of this precious little angel & I know all of you are just devastated. Heaven's a little brighter now with this angel there. What a sweet picture you had in the paper.

I am sorry for all you've been through & my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Hang in there!!

Love
Charmaine

Jason & Cora Arthur

February 5, 2009

We are trully sorry for your loss in your familly.We pray to the Lord for strength and understanding for you both. "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 I wish we could have met the little guy but living 2,000 miles away makes it hard to visit family! "Cast thy burdens upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee:" Psalm 55:22 With a BIG HUG from North Dakota we love you guys and are praying for you all!!!! God Bless!!Jason , Cora, Kalendra, Lydia, Jocelynn, & Isaac Arthur

February 5, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a bueatiful little boy and I'm sure he brought you lots of joy during the time you got to spend with him. You're in my thoughts and prayers

Donna Martin-Coffey

February 5, 2009

I'm so sorry about little Caiden. I know your hearts are broken. Our prayers are with you.

February 5, 2009

I do not know you or your family, but I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful and precious baby boy.

Tina Quesenberry

February 5, 2009

I pray that God is with you during this difficult time. Bless you all. My prayers are with you.

Gail Jefferson Shutes

February 5, 2009

Dear Bonnie & Kevin:
My heart is sad for your Family. I have two Grandchildren and I understand that kind of love and joy. I will pray that you have peace and strength throughout your life.
Love to your Family!

thoughts & prayers

February 4, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Mother & classmate of Tyler

February 4, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I can not imagine what your thoughts are. Your family is in our prayers.

Jeff, Carol, and Jordan Shell

February 4, 2009

Our prayers are with you

Bryan Matt

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time..It is my hope that all things do heal in time. Bless you all and stay strong

JULIE JOHNSON

February 4, 2009

I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BABY,
I DON'T KNOW YOU BUT WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT AS A MOTHER WHO JUST BURIED HER 28 YR OLD SON DEC.14 , THAT I UNDERSTAND . GOD BLESS YOU .MY SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY

Cathy Mitchell

February 4, 2009

I never had the pleasure of meeting Caiden (love the name) but I know you're pain. I lost my 6 month old granddaughter Scarlett a year ago to SIDS.

Keep Caidens memories close at hand, they will give you great comfort in the days ahead.

A wonderful support group is; Compassionate Friends

God Bless you and I pray for your family.

Sherry Boyd

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deborah

February 4, 2009

I pray every day there is a special place in Heaven for the little ones.

I'm praying for all the family and loved ones of this child.

Kelly O'Kelly

February 4, 2009

Caiden was one day older than our son Luke. They started at Almost Angels the same week. He was such a happy little baby. We are deeply saddened by your loss. We cant even imagine how hard this may be. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We certainly have your family in our prayers.

Shannon Capehart

February 4, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

Hoping you can find some comfort in knowing that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The lost of a child is especially difficult and so may the prayers and love of those who love and care for you all bring you comfort.

Hillery Dorvin

February 4, 2009

Amy and Tyler,
We are heart broken for you. It is our hope that beautiful memories of Caiden will help you survive your time of sorrow and become sweet memories forever tucked away in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Ashley, Anthony, Kailey, Hillery, Mike and Brian

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