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Kevin and Kerry Rose
July 24, 2008
Aileen and Jim,
We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. No words can express the loss of a child. If there is anything we can do, please call.
Carol Rubio
July 23, 2008
Jim & Aileen, I was so sorry to hear about Marty. I hadn't seen him since he was just alittle boy. My memory of him is just the cute little smile, from ear to ear, that he had . I think of you offen and will keep you in my prayers. Love, Carol Rubio
Lynn Jordan
July 21, 2008
I was so sad to hear about your loss of Marty. We worked together 20 years ago. We had a lot of fun, and I smile to think of how you can be productive and still have cookies and milk every day at 3. I was sorry not to be able to make the service on Saturday. I will remember him always.
Jeanette Janssen
July 21, 2008
Dear Jim, Aileen, Kathy, Sharon, and extended family. We were extremely saddened to learn of Marty's passing. Like Kim, most of our memories of Marty were at Grandma Carter's house and the great family vacation to VA. What wonderful memories they are. He was a great kid and as evidenced by the pages in this book, a warm, loving adult. Words cannot express the depth of our sympathy.
With Love
Jeanette (Carter) Janssen & son Scott
Irene Langweil
July 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time.
Kim Carter Eaton
July 21, 2008
My Family, The Childers,
I am very sadden to hear of the passing of Marty. He had a wonderful soul that has touched many lives.
I find it such a tragedy that I really didn't get to know Marty as the man that he became. I hold my childhood memories of Marty very close to my heart.
Because of such a big family, we spent alot of time outside in Grandma's Carter's yard. Climbing the bean and peach trees, playing freeze tag and joining in the Wynne's family tradition of cartwheel contests. Although most of those memories were made at Grandma's house, some came from our vacation to Virginia in 1976. What a wonderful time we had. Swimming, sightseeing, ice skating and learning that silly song!! Fried Ham, Fried Ham. Kelli and I still sing that song to this day and it brings a smile to our faces!
I wish for you, that the memories that you hold dear to your heart will bring you comfort in knowing what a fun and loving person Marty was.
With my deepest sympathies for all who knew and loved Marty.
Don and Penny Childers
July 20, 2008
We will miss you Marty! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you all.
Geoffrey Lawson
July 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Hobbs
July 19, 2008
Jim and Aileen: Sorry to hear about your loss. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it would be to lose a child. My heart aches for you at this time of deep sadness. I would have been there earlier but just got back from vacation tonight. Keep all the good memories in your heart.
Lisa Brown
July 18, 2008
Childers Family-
My deepest sympathy is with you at this time. I will miss Marty warmth. He was such a great person to work with. I could talk to him about any and everything. Marty, I miss you so much!!!!!!!
Deb Newgaard
July 18, 2008
Capt. Jim, Aileen, Randy, Kathy, Sharon, Nicole and Ally:
Even though there have been many miles and many years between us, in my heart we will always be next door neighbors and good friends that like the stars-you may not see them but you know they are there. To lose a son, a brother and an uncle is to lose part of you who are. The ties of family can never really be undone. I hope that the pain of this great loss becomes less and less and is healed by the wonderful memories of your lives with Marty and the love only a family can share. I will always remember Marty’s quick smile, his warmth and his caring eyes. Not to mention his great dance moves! I always had fun when Marty was around. I remember when Kathy and Marty “caught” each other when we went out on the floating condominium down at the Bay and all the fun with him at the girls’ birthdays and all the other family events I shared with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Barbara McLendon
July 15, 2008
Dear Jim and Aileen, Kathy, Sharon, and Families,
We can only imagine the loss you feel with the passing of Marty. We pray that the Lord will comfort you in this time of sorrow. He will see you through it all. We know that you will miss Marty dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Barbara McLendon
Diana and Rick Castaldo
July 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Roger Stern
July 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
George Barboza
July 15, 2008
Jim and Aileen,
Mary and I would like to express our deepest sympathy at the lost of your son. He was so young to have this happen to him. We hope to see you Saturday at the funeral home. We will keep him in our prayers.
Hang Pham
July 15, 2008
On behalf of our colleagues who know Marty at the Central Collection Unit, I was sadden to hear Marty sudden passed away... I always remember Marty as a gentleman who has such a good sense of humor. He can make us laugh, and everytime you talk to him you feel pretty much comfortable with the conversation and can go on and on. Marty, hope you rest in peace. I also would like to comfort your parents, relatives and friends for this difficult times.
Hang
Susan & Guinn Clark
July 14, 2008
Aileen and Jim,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Skillicorn
July 14, 2008
Jim & Aileen
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.
Kelli Carter-Poplin
July 13, 2008
I will never forget Marty's smiling face and laughter! I love him so much and miss him terribly! However, I know that he is with our God and Savior for eternity and I will see him again. I love you Marty.
Fred Howell
July 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joel Lawson
July 12, 2008
I hadn't visited with Marty in years, but I fondly recall his sense of humor, and look back with gratitude for the time he put into efforts to ensure that all God's children, all citizens, live with equal benefits of both love and the law.
Nicole Tomblyn
July 11, 2008
To my family, your strength through this hard period in our lives is inspirational. It is hard that it takes moments like these to make one realize how much their family means to them. It is a testimony to Marty's life that he was loved by so many, who have graciously shared their thoughts an prayers with us. Marty, you will always be with us, and missed by many who's lives you have touched. - Pooh Bear
Nicole Tomblyn
July 11, 2008
To my family, your strength through this hard period in our lives is inspirational. It is hard that it takes moments like these to make one realize how much their family means to them. It is a testimony to Marty's life that he was loved by so many, who have graciously shared their thoughts an prayers with us. Mary, you will always be with us, and missed by many who's lives you have touched. - Pooh Bear
James Millner
July 11, 2008
To the Childers Family--
I have thought of you often in the week since I learned of Marty's death. I know how important all of you were to him, individually and collectively, because he spoke of you often.
Marty was a wonderful friend to me--the kind of friend you accept as family. Marty was with me during some of the happiest and most carefree times of my life. I have amazing memories of him having fun.
Marty was also with me to pick up the pieces when my life fell apart. He endured a lot with me and for me.
It sounds so cliche, but I wish I had not let time and distance come between us in recent years and that I' had picked up the phone those dozen or so times I thought about him, but didn't.
I am grateful for the time Marty was in my life and for the memories I have of wonderful times with him that I will carry with me forever.
May peace be with you,
James Millner
John and Arlene Tucker
July 10, 2008
Aileen and Jim,
May God give you comfort at the loss of your son, Marty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Arlene Tucker (Jim McLendon's sister)
Norma O'Dell
July 10, 2008
It's hard to understand the loss of a child. We can only pray to God to help us at this difficult time. My love and heart are with you all.
Love, Norma Jean, Chris, Tony & Leslie Odell
Kathy Tomblyn
July 10, 2008
I want to thank everyone who has shared their kind words, love and help to me and my family during this very difficult and sad time. My heart breaks knowing that now that I live so close that I won't see Marty. So many things have happened that I know he is here in spirit with me. Marty, I will always love you and miss you. Your big sister,
Juliette Catledge (ACS-DC)
July 10, 2008
Martin or Marty will be missed here at the place he rode his motor bike to each workday. Though we only got to work together for a short time, his humor and presence will be missed. Especially the time he insisted upon riding along slowly on his bike to the subway after our long work day.
My sympathies to the family, I too know the heartache of a son's passing.
Brenda
July 10, 2008
Wonderful memories come to mind thinking of the many summer vacations and holidays growing up, sharing time at Grandmas.
My thoughts are with you all. I love you.
Don & Mary Ann McKinney
July 10, 2008
Aileen and Jim, We send our deepest heart felt sympathy. Think of your fondest memories of Marty and let your inner strength soften your sorrow. Know that Don and I will be thinking of you and hold you in our hearts. Love, Don & Mary Ann
Clyde & Jettie Scott
July 9, 2008
We were sadden to hear about Marty. We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Clyde and Jettie Scott
(In case you don't remember, I'm a sister to Jim McLendon)
Sharon..your sister again
July 9, 2008
Marty,
Each day a memory of you comes to mind. I'll never ever forget the laughs we had. One of the funniest of you calling me and your home number coming up on the caller ID as Shiloh Baptist. Me saying to you "shalom". You laughing saying that would be okay if if were Shiloh Temple instead of Shiloh Baptist. You were right, Shalom is different than Baptist! What was I thinking. We also had some great times growing up and your wit and humor keep me going everyday. I really do miss talking to you though. I know also Amanda really misses you. We love you........
Carolin and Littlejohn Schebish
July 8, 2008
Aileen, Jim, Sharon and Kathy,
Our hearts are breaking for you. We know that Marty is a fine man. We know that he is at peace. We are praying for you.
Jeannie Wright
July 8, 2008
Words can not express how sorry we are for your family. Marty had such a sweet soul. My first memories are of him on Litwalton Court riding a homemade go-cart and sharing your pool with my kids. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Bill Wright
July 7, 2008
Childers Family,
Marty was a wonderful man and he won't soon be forgotten. Our very deepest condolences for your loss.
Wright Family
Cindy Rodriguez
July 7, 2008
Marty, we will miss you tremendously. Jim, Eileen, Kathy and your family and Sharon and your family our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. I will always remember the great visit we had several years ago when Rudy and I were visiting. We love you!!
Lisa DuBois\Farrell
July 7, 2008
Marty, You were an extraordinary person full of so much life. May you rest in peace. To the entire Childers family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Best Friends - Mom and Marty
July 6, 2008
Ally Tomblyn
July 5, 2008
to my one and only... I will never forget the long phone calls in my closet, the laughter, the secrets and the unconditional love. You will always remain in my heart ~oopers
maxine and wayne mashburn
July 4, 2008
Jim and Aileen, we cannot possibly
know what you guys have gone through. But our deepest sympathy
to you and the kids.
Barbara Kenefake
July 4, 2008
Aileen and Jim, Our deepest condolences on the sudden loss of your son Martin. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Barbara & Tom Kenefake
Sharon Childers-Pelkey
July 3, 2008
To my loving brother. You helped me so much through my hard times. I miss you so much and love you with all my heart.
Your sister...
Sharon
Mark Claassen
July 3, 2008
Marty was the first kid I met when we moved to VA and introduced me around in High School. Good memories.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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