Gabriel Anthony Martinez

Gabriel,

It was twenty five years ago today at 12:03pm that you entered the world. My first look at you is still so vivid of a memory, it will be etched in my heart forever. At last... I got to hold you in my arms. I just never thought that we would have such a short time together. Some days I feel my heart can't take anymore and then you do something to let me know you are still with me. Today, I will think of you and your beautiful spirit and remember what an amazing gift God gave...

Gabriel,

I am so blessed to have had you in my life,you were a precious gift. Nothing can ever change the bond we have between us, you will always be a part of me. I will carry you in my heart forever. I am so proud of the beautiful and gentle spirit that you have grown to be. Missing you here will never end, until we're together again.I love you today and always......

Mom

Dear Elena, even though we've just met a few weeks ago {November/December 2006}, Steve and Alex wanted to express our Condolences to you. Your Son Gabriel was no doubt a great Friend to one and all and enjoyed life and his Family and Friends, it shows in his great Pictures.

We're glad to have met you, if even in this way, through a Bereavement Group, but that is what the Group is about, helping each other out in our times of need.

Know that we are always here for you, whenever...

Gabriel,

It has been seven long weeks since you departed this earth. There is such a huge empty space that your beautiful spirit filled here with us. My heart aches every second since you left, my chest and throat have such a tightness that I find it almost impossible to breathe. I have the hardest time focusing on anything, my mind is constantly wandering back to the same question that goes unanswered......Why did this have to happen? Why are we here without you?

I miss...

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,...

Gabriel,

It's so hard to believe it has been three weeks since we lost you. I know that all of your family and those close to you are feeling the emptiness you've left here without you. I just hope that everyone that has had a place in your life can find peace, though I know that is going to be a nearly impossible task. The message you sent was so touching, thank you for that, it meant so much to him. You are and always will be loved by your dad and mom , Patti and Greg ,your...

Gonzalo and Patti,
Your son was a good man. He was raised right and you both should be very proud. Patti, you were a great influence in his life. Be proud you were more than a friend to him! My heart goes out to you and your family. You'll always be in my prayers. God Bless you all.

Dear Elena and Greg,

We miss you and we hope that you will call on us in your time of overwelming grief. We left a note with our contact information and please do not hesitate to call if you should need someone to check on the shop (we can be there in a minute). You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Liz, Michael, baby Michael and neighbors

Gabe, Its been a long time since i've seen you and a while since we've talked. I will miss you but hope to see you at the gates of heaven when the doors open for me too! You are in a much better place.

R.I.P. Forever & Always

To Gabriel's family, my "deepest" sympathy! I will keep you close to my hearts and prayers .