Dave Martin

I met Dave at a photography studio where his work was being displayed. I liked him immediately and had the privilege of spending some time with him over the years. I enjoy his photographs but his life stories were even more special. He took me to a BINGO game a week or so before his death. Like most other outings with Dave it was an experience. I'll miss him. Attached is a photo from his 89th birthday lunch at his favorite restaurant Mels. Patrick

Today I went to Dave's memorial and met a lot of nice and interesting people who knew Dave. I learned things about Dave that I never knew and just makes me admire him even more and lucky to have shared a friendship with him.

I met Dave over 30 years ago when I was in the Track team and our coach took us to get some body work from Dave. He was a sport massage therapist and an excellent one. The intense two hour sessions that combined reflexology with Swedish massage would have you...

During the 15 years I knew Dave, we went through a few phases: awestruck (me of his photography), partners (I sold his photos on ebay for a time), a wary friendliness, and lastly we became long distance correspondence/phone pals. I feel privileged that Dave shared some of himself with me. Now he belongs to the ages. "Thank you, Dave Martin."

MY UNCLE DAVE

My name is Steve Sexton, and I'm Dave Martin's nephew. In my 60 years of life, I never knew about Uncle Dave.  I've always been on quests, but had come to the conclusion there may not be more at my age.  I'm back on the saddle to find out about the uncle I never knew.  In life we all experience, celebrate and regret life moves.  In the case of Uncle Dave, I have learned so much already. He was daring, innovative, honest and had a great group of loving friends (some...

I knew Dave only through his founding the Trading Post and his remarkable knowledge of and interest in our movie heritage. Thanks to Dave, I now have many film friends here in San Francisco and elsewhere.

It has been about 60 years since I saw my Uncle Dave, indeed he was a man who was ahead of his time. My Mother often spoke fondly of her beloved brother, even in a time of death. Dave, you are now in a place where you can be a truely free man, may
god be with you!

Dave Martin was a true artist with a unique eye. His work was ahead of his time and he pioneered a genre of photography based on his passion. He was a gentle and caring person who loved to talk. Our phone conversations would last a long time due to his inquisitive nature. He shall be greatly missed!

I had the privilege of knowing Dave for almost 25 years, but I am just realizing aspects of his life after his recent death.His passing has brought an interesting group of different friends together, to keep his memory alive.