Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez
Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez
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Angel Olivera
June 29, 2014
Gone but not forgotten. Miss you brother
Peggy Childers
September 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez:
Please accept my remembrance of Rene on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez:
Remembering Rene 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
Peggy Childers
September 24, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez:
Rene 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
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Kenna Larra
March 17, 2009
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In Memory of Rene ~ (Debra Estep)
September 24, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Rene, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
June 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Martinez!
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
July 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Martinez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
July 18, 2007
Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Glen Nevogt
January 13, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Kermit Obermeyer
October 22, 2006
It is a Hard Lesson to accept the lose of your family member...
Rene Martinez...
We must all realize that Eternity is only a heart beat away for us all... May we all be ready; when our time comes! This will never compensate for your loss, but it will remind us all that each life is special and each spirit does not go with out God's Notice...
Thank you for the service Rene provided, " Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends " John 15:13 kjv...
We understand your grief; may it be brief...
ROBYN GARSIDE
October 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Edna Albert
October 14, 2006
I would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Cpl Martinez. I did not know him but he served with my son in India Co. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find consolation in faith. Peace be with Rene and also to you,his family and friends.
From the parents of Lt. Brendan Albert.
Lee Sirotnak
October 13, 2006
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Rene will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many Marine families and loved ones. God Bless and Semper Fi.
David Nussbaum
October 12, 2006
May God hold Rene gently in the palm of his hand and give him peace. Bless this Hero. We are praying for your family. My son was proud to have served with him.
Parents of Sgt. Kevin Nussbaum
3/2 India Co.
David & Sheri Nussbaum
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 10, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Martinez family in the loss of Rene. I did not know Rene, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Rene you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Claire Zawistowski
October 9, 2006
Dear Martinez Family,
Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED Oct. 5, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you close to His heart as He has held my family this past year. May you feel His comfort and peace as you travel down this difficult road.
Steven Ramirez
October 3, 2006
I would like to send my sympathy to the Martinez family, I use to go to school with Rene where me and him both joined the military together. Even though he went to the Marines and I went to the Air Force we both stood for the same things, military wise and life wise. I took him home once in a while after school our senior year. The news of his passing affected me greatly. you and Rene will always be in my preyers. God bless Rene and his family.... Rene will be missed. Thank you Rene for Standing up when most sat down..... GOD BLESS
Jane Walker
October 2, 2006
We are praying for you. God bless...
Joshua and April Morales
October 1, 2006
To Rene's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
October 1, 2006
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Jennifer Schearer
September 30, 2006
I knew Rene for only a short time, and I was immediantly able to see how good hearted and strong willed he was. He had told me that he had always wanted to fight for our country and I remember how proud he was when he came home after graduating from boot camp, standing tall in his dress blues. I was sad to know that he was leaving to the Middle East, but I knew that he was going over there to contribute to a cause that he felt so strongly in. His lose of life hit me like a brick wall, but I am so proud to have had him in my life, however brief a time it was. My memories of him, especially his kindness and compassion, will live within my heart forever.
ELIZABETH CROSS
September 29, 2006
MY HEART ACHES FOR THE FAMILY OF LANCE CPL. MARTINEZ. I, TOO, LOST A SON TO THIS WAR. MY SON, CPL. KENNETH CROSS WAS THE COMMANDER OF A STRYKER TANK THAT WAS HIT BY AN IED IN BAGDAD ON 8-27-06. WE CAN BOTH BE PROUD OF OUR YOUNG MEN FOR THE SERVICE THEY HAVE DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY. THEY TRUELY ARE HEROS. KEEP YOUR MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOU AND HE WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. MAY GOD HEAL YOU IN TIME AND GRANT YOU PEACE.
LYNN GREENE
September 28, 2006
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE MARTINEZ FAMILY. iAM A MOTHER OF SOLDIER FROM FT. BRAGG. THANK YOU LANCE CPL MARTINEZ FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICE
Renee Owens
September 27, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincere thanks for his service. May God grant you peace.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 4-6-06
gary allain
September 27, 2006
Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever Amen.
Garnet Jenkins
September 27, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Lance Cpl. Rene Martinez.
The Price this Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Rene rest safely in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Martinez family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
Psalm 55:22
With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
Softly and slowly...
Time heals...
William
September 27, 2006
No greater love a man could give than to give his life for another.
GOD BLESS THIS HEROS FAMILY
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