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David Martin Obituary

HAMPTON - David 'Bulldog' Michael Martin, 3 months old, was called to God on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003. Born in Newport News, Va., on June 12, 2003, David was the son of Julie Haskard Martin and Frank A. Martin. He was baptized at Central United Methodist Church on June 22. David leaves to cherish his memories his parents; his brother, Xaviar Martin; maternal grandparents, Sheila and David Haskard of Hampton; paternal grandparents, Teri and Mike Bales of Hampton; great-great-grandmother, Edith Forlini of Conshohocken, Pa.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Parklawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Cheryl Simmons officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share memories or words of comfort. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 North Armistead Avenue in Hampton.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2003.

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October 14, 2003

A poem so fitting is: "To All Parents" by Edgar Guest. "I'll lend you for a time a child of mine - He said...





Another tiny cherub now decorates Heaven !

God Bless the Little Ones !

John, Pam, & Heather

October 14, 2003

We are so sorry for your loss and we are keeping your family in our prayers, if you need anything dont hesitate to ask.

TED & SUE PARR & FAMILY

October 13, 2003

Please know that we are here for you and will help in any way we can. Hold tight to each other and know that you will come through this. There are many people who love you and praying for you. Hold tight to your faith and love.

Debbie Christman

October 13, 2003

Dear Frank, Julie and Xavier, My heart is with you today. Some day I hope you will tell me how David got "Bulldog" for a nickname. I will be praying for you for some time. You are all on the prayer list at my church. I know there is nothing I can do or say, but I love all of you, Debbie

Paula Chase

October 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy for your precious lost. May he go rest high on that mountian, as we all know he is in better hands with the creator. May God be with you during your time of sorrow

Tracy Sena

October 11, 2003

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints in snow,

I am the sunlight and ripened grain.

I am the gentle Autumn rain.

When you awake in the morning hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there, I did not die.

Doug Creps

October 10, 2003

Julie - our prayers are with you.

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