William (Bill) Martin

Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave, The way you cared. Deep in my heart your memory is kept, Too dearly loved to ever forget. 9 years since you left us Bill but you are with me always. Love always and forever. Sylvia xoxo

3 years and 7 days, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you.

16 years ago a bond was formed that no other can or will touch! I know your looking down watching your bestest buddy! Wish you were here to celebrate with us.
Miss you sooooo much
Love you forever and a day
Heather xoxo

Love and miss you.....im so lost...please help me

To-morrow I fly to Scotland for Liam's wedding and I know you will be by my side. I will go to the Calton Hill where your ashes are scattered and remember all the good we had when we were there together. I will be back home for our anniversary on September 17th, OUR SPECIAL DAY.
Loving and missing you more than you know.
Love always and forever
Sylvia xoxo

My dearest Bill.
It has been two years since you left me and sometimes it just feels like yesterday. I miss your voice, your smile and your little looks that said "I LOVE YOU". That twinkle in your eye when you looked at me spoke volumes. I love and miss you, not just to-day but every day because "I'm your lady" and I know that makes you smile.
Love always and forever.
Sylvia xoxoxo

Happy Birthday Bill.....speak of you often...remembering all the good times to-gether.
love always,
Marlene

February 11th - your day, has come round again and I wish I could take you to Red Lobster for dinner, our favourite place.I will raise a glass to you and wish you Happy Birthday. I miss you every day Bill, "you are always on my mind" and in my heart.
Loving you always and forever.
Sylvia xoxoxo

I miss you..... Hope you got your Tea! xoxo

Merry Christmas Dad...Another year has gone and I miss you so much.

Love
Alan

My dearest Bill, your brother Dick has joined you now, away from all his suffering and pain. I know you and Betty will welcome him with open arms. Please remember all of us here who are saddened by his passing. Take care of each other until we all meet again.
Love forever and always.
Sylvia

Today, October 28th I am retiring from work. I wish you could be here to share this day with me, but you will be in my heart and my thoughts - as you are every day. I miss you as much to-day as the day you left me.
Yours always and forever. xxx

September 17th - our 45th wedding anniversary. We made our vows till death do us part, but when you were taken it broke my heart. Thank you Bill for over 43 years of love and happiness. I miss you so much every day but your loving and giving spirit will be with me always.
Love always and forever.
Sylvia xoxoxo

There are some days I just want my daddy back :( actually I want you back every day but some are worse then other's. I think of you often with a smile and a tear, my life and outlook on everything has changed since you left. Cameron is and always will be your mini me!! Even words he come's out with are sooooo words you would use! Mum carries on every day but I can usually see the "lost" in her eyes when I'm home, so please every night (not that I don't think you do) wrap your loving arms around her tight and dance with her till she is fast asleep.
I love you and miss you more my forever angel
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Was unpacking more stuff today at the new apt and came across last years calender funny how some things are weird..... I looked thru the picture's and March 2010's picture is The Calton Hill.... The month you left us has the picture of where your ashes were spread. I stopped everything i was doing dropped the calender and called mum! It was eerie but in a good kinda way!
Missing you more then words could EVER express, so many things i wanna tell you but just have to know that your looking down and witnessing our every day..... sometimes smiling, sometimes not.... but ALWAYS looking down on us with love!!
MY hero forever
love and miss you more
Heather xoxo

My dearest love,
I cannot believe that it's been a year since you left me. You are with me all the time and I miss you so much. I hear your voice when I check phone messages and it's like you are still here. Cameron joined Air Cadets and he loves it, you would be so proud of him Bill as you always were, he is a great credit to his Papa who taught him so much, especially his loving and kind nature.
My love will always be yours as you were the only one for me and I am so lost without you.
The family are good but no-one can ever replace you.
Wishing I could have just "One More Day" with you.
Loving you always and forever.
Sylvia xoxo

Cauldh-dun.

What can one say about a simple hill?
Well when he was a lad you just had to ask Bill
Who spent many long hours and days, even weeks
Wore out shoes, skinned knees and tore holes in his breeks
As he clambered and climbed, explored round and about
From atop Nelson’s Monument he could let out a shout
Learn of lepers and shoemakers and folks that were killed
As executioner’s axe fell whilst crowds watched, yelled and milled
Around monuments for martyrs of the political ilk
And another for Burns, who wrote of things like Scot’s milk
The kind that was spilled and of mothers as well
And all of the other tales he wanted to tell
Ampitheaters and plays, such as Lindsay’s “ Thrie Estaitis ”
There’s a Parthenon-like structure without any gates
From the Napoleonic war to St Andrew’s House
Where the Government, micht jist sit aside an auld prison mouse.
And a body might see starry bodies of light
From the Royal Observatory on a braw bricht moonlicht night
All upon this black hill formed from the bowels of the earth
Of blackest of basalt darker than the soot in ony hearth
Which, “when Bill was a lad”, covered all the buildings aboot
In this wee “Royal Burgh” where you kin still hear the hoot
Of an owl as it hunts on a clear autumn eve
And lovers take walks sharing dreams which they weave
As they wend their way slowly frae one ancient place to anither
And heady flower fragrances help each beating heart quiver.
Which brings me to “Sylvia”, the love of Bill’s life
The wee lass wha looed him and he took as his wife
And the family they have in this land far frae the hill
A family much loved and it shows even still
Years have come and they’ve gone as they do for each one
From the beginning of days till the last setting sun
Though he took his last wheesh a year past at this time
And I wrote him a verse or a poem or rhyme
Sylvia has since made a trip and taken Bill in some part
To the place he has always held dearest to heart
The hill which he knew like the back o’ his haund
In a place called Scotland, his home and native land
So now if allowed he can wander hither and thither
Frae this place tae that and then on tae anither
And he disn’a need worry aboot breeks or shoe leather
Or rain, sleet, or snow or ony ither kinda weather
And this verse will remain tae remind some o Bill
And his favourite place…Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.

As the Irish say, May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand Bill.
J.R. (Dick) Martin 2011.

No gifts or cards on this your day,
But in my heart you will always stay.
Happy Birthday Bill,
Loving you and missing you so much.
You are in my thoughts, my heart and my mind every minute of every day.
Always and forever,
Sylvia xoxoxo

Christmas is such a sentimental season,happy and sad.We recall past Christmas's and the loved ones who are no longer with us to celebrate.John and I often talk about you and reminisce about the times and the laughter we shared. We shed a few tears also.You are missed my friend.
Sylvia is trying so hard to carry on without you,it is not easy you left a huge void.Bill you would be so proud of her she tries to remain strong and we believe it's from you she draws her strength.REST IN PEACE
Ellen & John xx

I thought about you to-night at the Christmas service Bill....we all miss you but we hold you close in our heart...
...Merry Christmas...love. Marlene

To-day it is Christmas Eve, our first one without you and I am missing you so much. You always added little extra touches ar this special time of year and I am finding it very hard without you here.
I will have the family for Christmas dinner as we have always done and will lay a place for you as no-one can fill your chair. We will remember our last Christmas with you and how you loved to see Cameron, James and Siobhan's faces as they opened their presents.
Martin and Matthew sent me beautiful flowers for Christmas and I thought of how you always did this.
Bill, I think of you every day and miss you with all my heart - it is so very hard to try and carry on all alone.
Merry Christmas my love,
Loving you always and forever,
" I'm your lady and you are my man"
Sylvia xoxoxo

14 Years ago today you became a papa for the first time!! The look of joy as you stood proud holding your grandson for the first time is a look i will never forget, from that day forward you were his "bestest buddy" He always looked up to you for everything and nothing will EVER break the bond that the two of you had. I know that every day you are looking out for him and will try to guide him in the right direction and every day he will think or say "that's not what MY papa told me!!! ohhh how he models you in so many ways!! Please wrap your angel wings around him today and let him know you are still beside him every step of the way through his journey called life!!
Love you forever and a day
Heather

Tomorrow is Cameron's 14th birthday and I know you are looking down with pride at the young man he is becoming. He has the same loving and caring nature as his Papa, you taught him well. Cameron misses you so much Bill,please surround him always with your love.
Loving and missing you every minute of every day.
Always and forever.
Sylvia xoxoxo

44years ago to-day, September 17th 1966 we became husband and wife. You honoured your vows to me always, took care of me and loved me and our family.I miss you every day Bill, it's very lonely even with family around. You and I did so much together and I sometimes think I'll tell Bill about ....and then realise I can't.
You will always be the love of my life - forever and a day.
Happy Anniversary my love and thank you for always being there for me.
Always and forever....
xoxoxo

Well its just me again dad!!! this has been the longest 6months and 3 days of my entire life i miss you and think about you every day its hard without you here to share in the happy moments with me I so want to run home and share and show you things but this i can't do anymore but i know that you are looking down smiling at the things that i am doing (ok maybe shaking your head) I know in my heart that you are proud of who i am, who i have become, and who I choose to be!!
I love you forever and a day my hero
P.S. Edin misses her papa like crazy

Another month tomorrow since you have been gone, I cant begin to express how much I miss you sometimes I turn thinking you will be there to love and protect me the way you always did. I am not the same person without you here. I miss you more today then yesterday but not as much as i will tomorrow. Thank you for always believing in me I WILL make you proud.
Love you forever and a day my hero xoxo

Happy Fathers Day Bill, a loving husband, dad and papa.
Love always and forever.xoxoxo

As you make your final voyage to your homeland and where you will be "set free" just know that i love you and miss you more..... we will all be there together, something we never did all together. Soon enough daddy you will be free.
I miss you more then words could even express.
I love you forever and a day
your "wee girl" Heather

The time has come you're going home,
by the River, Mountains and Hills you'll roam,
The wind will help your wings take flight,
as you make your way to the beautifull "light"
of Scottish heaven

Your wish will have been fulfilled

love,
Marlene

Hugs and love to my Alex...I am sure you have already met up

My dearest Bill, it is now May and I am taking you home to Scotland. Your wish was to go back to your birthplace, and the Calton Hill - that is what I will do for you. I would love to have you here with me forever but will honour your wish to be with your sister Betty. Alan, David, Heather and Cameron will also be there and of course all your family in Scotland will be able to bid you farewell. I miss you so very much but know in my heart that you could not suffer any more. My brave courageous husband and best friend.
Loving you always and forever.
Sylvia xoxoxo

Thought of you today Bill when working in the garden, I put out my leprechaun that you gave me many years ago and shed tears when I realized this year you are not with us. It is the same on Sunday's when listening to Songs from Home and a pipe band is playing.I also remember how you often gave me little gifts always with an Irish theme liquor's,candies, tree ornaments remarking "thought of you when I saw this". John and I have lost a dear friend and we miss you.We will alway's hold you dear in our hearts. God Bless. Ellen and John

Lif is so different without you here daddy not a day goes by that i dont think of you and have a few tears. I agree with Tracey a friend of mine was away and i was looking at her pictures and stopped because there in the back ground was you!! I know you dont really like tattoo's but i got another one for you besides my cancer ribbon, a friend did your portrait on my shoulder, it turned out amazing, this way i know you are always behind me no matter where i go in life!! Thank you for ALL you did for me growing up you are and forever will be MY HERO MY DADDY.....
I love you forever and a day
Heather xoxo
P.S. I know mum is having a hard time even thou she "says" she is ok please come to her soon and wrap your angel wings around her, please cause i am having a hard time too and don't know what to do or say to her. Nothing will make the pain go away but maybe the comfort of you will help even if just for one more day xoxo

Uncle Bill, Its funny how you have a glimpse at someone, and think that its the person your thinking of, but when they turn and look at you, its not that person. Saw someone today who looked like you, at least i thought for a second it did. I know you are visiting all our lost loved ones, and I hope you see my dad. If you do please give him a hug for me.
Love your neice,
Tracey

My dearest Bill, It is now almost 6 weeks since you left me and I miss you so much. Cameron also misses you and talks about you a lot..He wore your running shoes to-day to cut the grass, in fact he wants to wear all your shoes.He is a godsend to me being here every day, as it gives me a reason to get out of bed.
Always and forever,
Sylvia xoxoxo

Hi Bill.... It is so hard to believe we will not have you here in Bonnie Scotland. We loved having you here sharing old stories with your infectious laugh, I can still here it.
We talk about you everyday and your passing has has a real effect on everyone, you were and are still loved by everyone. Your sister Margaret is doing fine and we will look after her well. All our love from Scotland and wonderful memories.

Happy Easter Dad..... Things are not the same without you here I thought each day would get easier but so far it just seems to be getting harder for me. I don't allow others to see my pain and hurting but i know you are watching down over me and you see all...... If ONLY i could have "ONE MORE DAY" Love you forever and a day xoxo

Dear Bill,
Alex and I and you and Sylvia were not just family we were best friends.....
soo much to be thankfull for...some people never have what we had. You will forever be in my heart because I loved you as a brother. I will always remember the laughs we shared and the phone calls. Is that you? what me? no I mean him? but I.m me...oh! shut up and give Sylvia the phone !!!! I WILL MISS these calls Bill...but ...Don't worry...I will always be here for Sylvia, just as she was there for me. Sleep sweetly.. you are now free from all you earthly pains.....
till we meet again.
love always, Marlene.
p.s. I will follow up from time to time and let you know how we are all doing!!
give my love to my Alex when you see him...

Did not know how much I took you for granted and how much I would miss you till now. Love is always forever.

Pennies from heaven dad.... thank you for them already.... I miss you more then i can express on here or with any words..... you ARE and ALWAYS will be my hero...... I love you forever and a day xoxo

I miss you so much Bill it hurts.
Love you - always and forever.