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leland samuels
January 5, 2019
I met Michael while I was stationed in Bamberg as a civilian. Myself a veteran, he had asked me if I could talk to the rear detachment to delay his deployment. His wife was on the way to Bamberg and since I was the In/Out Processing Supervisor and Casualty for the base/community I sat with the commander and we both agreed that he should stay until his wife arrived. I saw him at the post exchange and he was so happy and introduced his wife to me. He seen me the day before his departure and told me that the favor I did for him would never be forgotten. I remember when the report came about his death. Sad day, and I talked with the spanish community members and they assured me that his wife would be taken care of. He was an honorable Soldier, man and husband.
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Martinez:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
SGT Lee A Perez
May 29, 2011
I was in the same company in the same place on that day. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Martinez:
Remembering Michael 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
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Kimberly Martinez
May 31, 2010
I came across this site by chance. Micheal A Martinez is also my husbands name. He is a SPC. as well. I'm not sure if this soldier passed at war or not but my husband is serving in Afghanistan as I type this message. Either way my heart goes out to all of his family. Thank you all for being strong and supporting your soldier. May he foever live bravely in your memories.
KARLA MOLINA
December 16, 2009
NUNCA SE SABE CUANDO PAPA DIOS NOS LLAMARA A SU JORNADA, PERO UNO TRATA DE DAR LO MEJOR DE SI PARA PODER LLEGAR A LA FALDA DE NUESTRO SENOR PADRE Y TU MICHAEL TE GANASTE NO SOLO LA FALDA DE EL SI NO EL RESPETO DE TODOS NOSOTROS,POR QUE DISTE EL TODO POR EL TODO Y HASTA TU VIDA POR HACER A TODO EL MUNDO FELIZ,Y PRINCIPALMENTE A SARA CON TUS OCURRENCIAS Y VALENTIA. QUE DESCANCES EN PAZ, TE RECORDAMOS CON MUCHO AMOR ...
Juan Hernandez
December 9, 2009
I have never forgotten you, my brother. You were and continue to be a true blessing in my life. Much love, Air Assault.....SSG "Mini-Me" Hernandez
Teresa Rodriguez
December 7, 2009
Rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.
Virgen Torres
December 7, 2009
Wow, solo se que hicistes a Sara muy feliz y que se amaron profundamente...Dios te debe tener en sus brazos muy cerca de su corazon porque fuistes un gran ser humano, que Dios te bendiga y sigue cuidando desde el cielo a mi prima Sara!!!
December 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2009
To the family of Spc. Michael A. Martinez:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Ana Mendez
March 21, 2009
A la familia de Michael A. Martínez:
Antes que nada deseo expresarle mi más sentido pésame por la pérdida de su ser querido Michael A. Martínez. Aunque ya han pasado varios años de su fallecimiento, seguramente el dolor y el vacío que dejó aun están presentes y es por eso que quiero compartir con ustedes las maravillosas promesas que Dios ha hecho para aquellos que se han dormido en la muerte.
Según Revelación 21: 4 muy pronto Dios ‘limpiará toda lagrima de nuestros ojos, y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya mas lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas que hoy existen pasarán’. Todo lo que hoy nos hace sufrir, incluyendo a nuestro mayor enemigo, la muerte, será eliminado y se convertirán en cosas del pasado. Jehová Dios ha dado poder y autoridad a su Hijo Jesucristo para llevar a cabo una resurrección, la cual devolverá la vida a millones de personas que han muerto. Cuando Jesús estuvo en Tierra prometió: “Así como el Padre levanta a los muertos y los vivifica, así el Hijo también vivifica a los que él quiere. […] No se maravillen de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz [la de Jesús] y saldrán”. (Juan 5: 21, 28, 29) ¡Qué gran alegría podemos sentir al saber que nuestros seres queridos que han muerto volverán a vivir! Muy pronto Jesús llamará a Michael A. Martínez por su nombre y él mismo responderá y será levantado a la vida.
Estos pasajes bíblicos son solo un par de los tantos que contienen esta extraordinaria esperanza. Realmente deseo que estas palabras sirvan de alivio y consuelo al dolor y el vacío que dejó la muerte de Michael. Si alguien desea ponerse en contacto conmigo puede hacerlo por este medio y con gusto le responderé.
Sinceramente,
Ana Méndez
In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
September 8, 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 Michael, 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
The last day a see him!! "2004" Te Amo!!
September 4, 2008
in he's 29 birthday!!! "2004" Te Amo!!
September 4, 2008
Sarah Martinez
September 4, 2008
Ya van a ser 4a. de tu partida. El tiempo se ha ido rapido. Pero para mi aun parece ayer. Le pido a Dios que su alma este tranquila junto a el. Lo extrano mucho igual q el primer dia q se fue de mi lado.
Tengo de el sus mejores recuerdo fue el mejor y unico esposo q eh tenido. La persona mas amigable y mas buena q eh conocido... Ahora eres un Angel, mi Angel mas presiado. Siempre te voy a llevar en mi corazon y en mi mente.
Quien te extrana y recuerda,
Tu ESPOSA,
Sarah
August 13, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
James Jenkins
May 24, 2007
I had the pleasure of knowing Michael. He was in my Basic Training at Ft. Sill,OK. We were in D 1-22 FA The HELLHOUNDS. We joined right after 9-11-01. He was probably one of the best guys in there. He was always making us laugh and making the best out of our situation. He was also one of my best friends in Basic. I was truly devastated by the news but just now found this guest book.I know he will be truly missed. I know words will never bring back the loss but just know that your angel is watching over you.
Garnet Jenkins
September 8, 2006
May Spc. Michael A. Martinez, rest in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Martinez family.
There will never be enough ways,
to humbly thank these Heroes,
for their Supreme Sacrifice,
my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 9, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Martinez family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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.Michael it has been 20 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Gerardo Ortiz
November 11, 2005
Hermano, tu sacrificio y tu herismo nunca sera olvidado. Mis codolencia para tu seres queridos. SFC Ortiz
Junito santos
June 27, 2005
to my uncle: ur my hero love u a lot and miss you
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