Martin J. McGowan

Dear McGowan Family,
My name is Brittny Watson. Martin was in 2 of my classes. They will never be the same anymore. He is a smart kid. Martin is my friend and always will be. Martin and I would talk before class would start. I knew Martin since Middle School. He would sometimes stay after and watch colorguard because of Nadean. He would always make faces to make us laugh, and he always say that we were good. Martin never came into school without a smile. He is the nicest person I ever...

dear mcgowans,
though i hardly knew martin i heard much of your family though mine. i know the feelings your going through. Martin was truely a life taken far too soon. he will ALWAYS be missed.

Dear McGowan Family,
My heart aches for you. Losing a child must surely be the hardest loss to bear. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others.
Sincerely,
Erin Maciborski

Although I didn't know Martin personally, my son Tyler was a friend and fellow-student. As a parent, I felt compelled to express my deepest sympathy at what must be an unbearable time. I think every parent who has a child your son's age must be feeling some sense of sadness and shares in your grief. I hope your family knows how much the community prays for you all.

Please know you have our deepest sympathy. The entire community is mourning the loss of Martin. He is truly an angel in the outfield watching over all of us. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Dear Diane & Family,

My sincerest sympathy for the sudden and unimaginable passing of Martin. I know that Martin and Nadean were the center of your life. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
often.

A Homerun Hit
By Marissa Peters
In Memory of Martin McGowan

He was none but a mere child
Who stepped up to the plate to bat,
But I wondered if he'd strike out,
Hit it hard, or hit it mild,

The pitcher was his Lord,
Who would throw the ball
That would bring him home
To be there with God's team in one accord

I watched his Lord pitch the ball,
And as the child swung hard,
He swung...

Dear Mr. & Mrs. McGowan
Martin and I have shared some great times together. Martin and I entered the 3rd grade together at Holy Family School. We had alot a fun times together. I will always remember when we were at mass one of our favorite songs to sing was
"Dance, Dance whereever you may be I am the Lord of the dance said he I will lead you all wherever you may be I will lead you all in the dance said he".
Whenever I hear or sing that song I will always remember...

DEAR MCGOWAN FAMILY,
WE DON'T KNOW EACH OTHER, BUT I FELT COMPELLED TO REACH OUT TO YOU ON YOUR LOSS OF MARTIN.I HAVE GRANDCHILDREN AROUND HIS AGE AND I JUST CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO THINK HOW I WOULD FEEL IF THIS HAPPENED TO ONE OF THEM.PLEASE TRY TO BE STRONG AND KNOW THAT IN THIS CRAZY WORLD THAT WE LIVE IN, SOME PEOPLE DO CARE ABOUT OTHERS.MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.I MOVED FROM BUSHKILL TWSP. IN 2002.