Martin Manka

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, "I welcome...

The End of Dakota

Sincerity. It was sincerity, Martin. The example you set was by no means reserved or hidden or fake. There was nothing but complete sincerity in your presence. Like a lantern in the darkest of nights... no shadow or falsehood stayed long around you.

Please, understand that is why I could not bring myself to call you. Please, understand that I had to pull-over and hold my head and swallow to keep myself from freaking out when Dave called and told me six...

So many people love you Martin and i really hope you truly knew that. Im going to miss everyday i can't talk to you. I'm going to miss our stupid little fights and our priceless little conversations about nothing and everything. You really meant the world to me and i'll be leaving a sandwich on your grave since we never got to have our sub date. Your memory will shine on because you brighten so many people's lives.