GORDON MARTINES

A good man who will always be missed!

Gone but, not forgotten.

My friend, it's hard to believe that it's been 5 years. The world needs more Gordon Martines.

One of the GOOD GUYS! You are missed my friend.

One of the Good Guys!

Today I honor a priceless friendship that evolved into an unexpected respect for differences. We had very different political, religious, social, and family views, but found we shared the same basic values. I thank Gordon for the critical life lesson of finding and cherishing common ground. Miss you, friend!

One of the Good Guys!

I always admired Gordon for his honesty, loyalty, tenacity, and his dedication to truth and law. I learned so much about Gordon during my tenure as his campaign manager and friend......he was a very private person, and yet would surprise me every once in awhile and open up. He will always have my love and respect. I miss you terribly, Buddy!

Gordon and I were inseparable in high school and much of college. In high school we played tennis, schemed about girls, played pool, walked the streets trying to avoid going home and cruised Main St in his beloved Karman Ghia. That was probably the last small car he ever owned. He was thrilled when his Mom finally let him go out for football his senior year. Even in those days he could get a group of his friends wrapped up in his stories. We lost touch once he got into police work but I...