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Titan Trailers planted 5 trees in memory of Martin Haalstra
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Patrick Teefy planted 3 trees in memory of Martin Haalstra
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
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So very sorry for this tragic loss of a wonderful man, husband, father and son.
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Marilyn Matthews posted a condolence
Monday, December 7, 2020
Dear Lisa and family,
I was saddened to hear about your beloved husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May he rest in peace..
Marilyn Matthews
Phil Winter posted a condolence
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Lisa, Caleb, Ethan, Avery, Donna, Marlene, Chris and all of your families our hearts/prayers and deepest condolences go out to you all on the passing of Martin. Having grown up with Martin back in Port Hope so many years ago was something I will always treasure. We wish there was more we could do for you all. As you can see with so many messages posted on here you can see the positive effect that Martin had on everyone's life which also means you have a huge support group you can all lean on during this grieving time.
R.I.P. Martin
The Winter family
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Ed & Rose Kraal posted a condolence
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Aunt Donna, Lisa and all the family,
We were so saddened to hear of Martin’s passing. Unfortunately another cousin gone far too soon. Thinking of you...Ed & Rose Kraal
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Jason Fong posted a condolence
Sunday, December 6, 2020
It is with deep sadness that I learned of Martin’s premature passing through a mutual friend. I knew him though engineering at Waterloo where we lived in the same residence. We often hung out together and were in the same classes. He was always a kind and funny person to be around. My sincerest sympathies for his family. -Jason Fong
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Angela Corman posted a condolence
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Dear Lisa,
I am so sorry for your profound loss of your husband Martin, for you, your beautiful children and your entire family, I just got the news this morning, since the day I met you in HR for LHSC you became very special to me, I am so sorry for all of you and your family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.
Love, Angela Corman
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Steve posted a condolence
Saturday, December 5, 2020
I am so sorry to find this out. I coached with Martin in the LMBHA a few years back. Caleb and Eric were my fav kids, along with my son Garrison. A memory I will never forget.
I remember Martin and I bantering in the dressing room and him talking about the steelers....He always talked about the Steelers.
I will cherish those short times I got to share with him. We got along very well behind the bench and I even brought Garrison to watch caleb a couple times play hockey.
Words cannot desciibe how sorry I am for the family.
RIP Martin. Thank-you for the memories..
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Liz Friedmann posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Haalstra family for your loss of Martin. We were very saddened to hear the news. We watched Martin, Marlene and Chris grow up from the time we became your neighbours, in Port Hope. Martin was always thoughtful and always had a huge grin! You will be missed!
Liz and John Friedmann
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Pearlette posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
I'm deeply saddened at Martin's passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
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Todd G posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to all of Martin Haalstra's family, friends, and colleagues. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
We will always remember Martin’s dedication to all those that loved him. He was a person I was proud to know and who stood up for his fellow engineers.
Todd Godsoe
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Steve Dobie posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Lisa, Caleb, Ethan & Avery, I am so very sorry for your loss. From my family to yours, may you find peace in the days ahead.
Steve Dobie
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Lydia Keczem posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Lisa and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. There are no words that will make sense of Martin’s loss. Know that others are there to support you through this difficult time. Martin will be with you always in your heart and memories. I can tell by the memorial video that he was a loving father and husband. Thinking of you.
Lydia Keczem
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Melissa Pusching posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Our deepest sympathies go out to Lisa, the kids and all of your friends and family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Martin's passing. We have you all in our thoughts and our hearts.
Melissa, Brad, Ella and Adelyn Pusching
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Allan posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Martin was a true role model for everyone in his life. His love for his family, and dedication to his work and profession was profound. He wasn't afraid to speak up for those around him and to make the world and workplaces a better place. He was truly remarkable and will never be forgotten. My deepes condolences to the Haalstra family.
Sincerely,
Allan C.
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Joanne Murray posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
we were sad to hear of Martins passing. We are praying for your family. Joanne, Blair, Bill and Brenda Murray. They were good friends in Port Hope , went to school together and church together.
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Jenn Sporbeck posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Our deepest sympathy Lisa to you and your children. Sending prayers and a virtual hug to you. You are blessed to have a nurturing family, friends, and community to help you through this difficult time.
Thinking of you; Jenn Sporbeck, Steve, Zach and Noah
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Cathy Monchamp posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Lisa, to you and your family I send my heartfelt sympathies and virtual hugs. I am sharing your story with those I know as per your wishes in hope that lives can be saved.
You are in my thoughts.
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William Koot posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Aunt Donna , Lisa And Family,
My sympathies to you and your family with the loss of Martin
Willy Koot & Family
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Dave Mullen posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Dear Karen, we are so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you and sending our love. Dave & Christie Mullen and all the staff at A. Millard George Funeral Home.
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Kathy Gilchrist posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Dear Lisa, Caleb, Ethan, Avery & family......Paul & I are truly saddened to hear of Martin’s passing. We always enjoyed the time we spent in your company when Caleb & Hunter played soccer. Martin was always smiling, joking & loved to rib Paul & Hunter about their chosen sports teams. May the love & prayers of your family & friends bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
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Lori Gill posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Lisa,
I am deeply saddened on hearing the news of your loss.
In reviewing the condolences and video, I can see you were blessed with a spouse who truly valued his family life.
I wish you peace and smiles as you remember and share your cherished memories.
Thinking of you – do take care.
Lori Gill
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Rebecca Parkes posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Lisa,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I'm holding you and your family in my heart and thoughts as you navigate this difficult time. I hope you feel some level of comfort in all the people who care about you.
Love and Hugs,
Rebecca Parkes
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Abbi Lezizidis posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
My sincere condolences to the the family. On behalf the Whitecaps London Soccer Club we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Martin. Lisa, Caleb, Ethan and Avery, the Club, Coach Rob and your teammates will always be there for you. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Abbi Lezizidis
Whitecaps London Soccer Club
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Scott Walbridge posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
I feel fortunate to have gotten to know Martin over the last few years through a couple of small projects we were working on with MTO. A highlight was the time he visited us at Waterloo and took a student and I on a tour of bridge projects in the region. Martin always had a practical “get it done” attitude in our interactions, which I appreciated a great deal, and he was always very generous with his time and words of moral support for our research efforts. He was clearly very bright and knowledgeable of all things to do with bridges, and had a great sense of humour. I am heartbroken by this news for both Martin and his family.
Scott Walbridge
University of Waterloo
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Harv posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Aunt Donna, Lisa and Family
Sincere condolences to you all at this time. Martin will be greatly missed. I will also miss working with him on MTO Highway Contracts where he was a great source of information and support. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Harv and Sonja Anema
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Jamie Stacey posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
To Martin’s family and friends. I cannot find any words to describe how I feel or could ever feel about you loss.
I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Martin. Martin would call me every once and a while to talk and probably vent about some issues he was facing representing our engineering group. Conversations could last well over an hour. Martin was a great strategist, very intelligent, and an excellent engineer. He always had the whole story with facts and information to backup his position. Martin was one of the most tenacious and authentic people I know. His stance on tough issues was always genuine and always under the umbrella of “do the right thing”.
When Martin would believe in something he was stubborn but would always consider a good argument. Having married into a Dutch family with lots of Dutch heritage the word stubborn is not a word it is a culture.
I thank you Martin for being stubborn, a great strategist, genuine, authentic, tenacious, and a champion for engineers.
I will miss our conversations.
Jamie Stacey, P.Eng.
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Tony Sangiuliano posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
On behalf of the MTO Foundations, I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Martin. Our office enjoyed working with Martin on numerous projects and committees. Martin always acknowledged Foundations and there was always comfort knowing that Martin would be there to support Foundation Engineering initiatives.
On a personal note, Martin and I would spend hours talking about hockey. His passion derived from his pride for son Caleb. Always looking to do the right thing for Caleb's development, Martin was always gracious, respectful and courteous in our conversations.
We also had another common interest - PEGO. Again, in the best of interest of others, Martin and I talked about the significance and importance of representing the membership.
I frequently praised Martin for his strength and for his disposition. Martin never hesitated to express his opinion and stood up for his beliefs. He was a man of character, principle and integrity.
Martin will be missed but his legacy will live on. I will forever hold on to the memories of my colleague and my friend.
Tony Sangiuliano and the MTO Foundations Office
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Bryan Card posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of working on a joint advisory committee with Martin. His professionalism will be missed by his many colleagues. My deepest condolences to his family on his passing.
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Steve and Mary Park posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Martin could give as much as he received and in a room full of hockey dads that is a great asset. I’m going to miss those hockey conversations over the inevitable beers. Your family loves you. If I knew nothing else about you that would be enough. You will be missed. Condolences from the Park Family
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ShawnParsons posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
A wonderful Father. A True Family Man. Your memory will live on in your three beautiful children that meant so much to you. My Family sends prayers and love to Lisa and your amazing family. It was easy to see Martin was always a wonderful person and the greatest Father and Husband. Your Humour and Kindness will never be forgotten. You impacted my life. Rest in peace my friend
Shawn Parsons
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Andrea Powers posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Lisa, Caleb, Ethan and Avery,
Words can't describe how deeply saddened I was to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you now and in the future as you move forward together. Please know our entire community holds all of you in our hearts.
Andrea Powers
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Tom Van Os and Carol MacArthur posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Dear Lisa, Caleb, Ethan and sweet Avery,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Martin was a wonderful husband and father. We would watch him from across the street looking after his family with such care and love. He would be building a deck, finishing a garden, starting a fire for a backyard gathering or hooking up the trailer for a camping trip. Everything he did was for his family and you could tell he loved it!! The girls have really enjoyed playing together over the years and Martin always handled them with just the right touch. I was always amazed too how he could get Caleb and Ethan to wash the cars, cut the lawn and fix the garden all in the same weekend. Martin obviously had a magic touch with his kids. Ethan, Caleb, Avery and Lisa you all were so loved by a very special man!
With our deepest sympathy,
Carol, Tom, Mac and Jasey
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Edna posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Dear Lisa, Caleb, Ethan, and Avery:
Aunt Donna, Marlene, Chris and families:
Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this time. Martin will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave, Edna, Victoria, and Danielle Hessels
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The DeBoer Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Lisa, Caleb, Ethan, & Avery,
We are so very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. May you find peace in knowing you have the love and support of your entire community.
Layla, Ken, Tristan, Kaden, & Layne
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A tree was planted in memory of Martin Haalstra
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Cheri and Tyler Fisher planted a tree in memory of Martin Haalstra
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Cheri Fisher posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
My deepest condolences Lisa, Caleb, Ethan and Avery. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Martin was always so kind to both of us and always went out of his way to say hello with a big smile on his face. He always worked so hard for others in everything he did. It was very obvious to everyone that he loved being a Dad and husband and my heart just breaks for your loss. Big hugs to everyone.
Tyler and Cheri Fisher
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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One of the first memories I have with Martin is when lisa and Martin were planting between 3..4 hundred tulip bulbs in lisa's grandmother's back flower bed..just so they would have lots to distribute to everyone attending their wedding July 22nd 2000 ..in recognition of his Dutch heritage
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Paul King posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Martin was a talented bridge engineer and a highly respected member of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code committee. He volunteered his expertise to help advance steel bridge design standards across Canada.
On behalf of the committee, we wish to thank his family for the time he spent serving the bridge engineering community across the country. It was a pleasure to spend time with him and enjoy his wonderful sense of humor. Our deepest condolences to the family. He will be dearly missed.
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Barb and Dave Cobean posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Our deepest sympathy Lisa to you and your family.We will never forget the nights you stayed at our home and the grandmother clock rang every hour so we where told in the morning over breakfast .Barb Dave Cobean
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Shawn McFalls uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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These photos are from the 1993 Ontario Junior Finals in Brantford and from the 1994 Ontario Summer Games in Nepean (actually at Carleton University)
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Dan Green posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Dear Martin's family
I worked with Martin on several projects through MTO. He was brilliant, passionate and always defending/pursuing what was right. Our experiences working together lead to a trust in being able to "say what you are thinking" with confidence that it would be shared and thought through appropriately. We had many lengthy phone conversations and they always turned to family and what our families are up too. He always giggled when he told his stories. I am so sorry for your loss and please accept my thoughts and prayers for you and Martin who left too soon.
Dan Green
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Jerry and Wendy Hertner posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Donna, Lisa and family,
Our deepest sympathy during this sad time of loss. May you find comfort all your precious and happy memories.
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Elsie Zweerink posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Donna and Martin’s Family
We are so sad to hear that Martin passed away. It has been so many years since we have seen him but as we watched the video that sweet face has the same beautiful smile and joyful grin we remember. Our prayers and sympathy are with you at this time and we can’t begin to understand the grief you are feeling.
Love from old friends in Port Hope
George and Elsie Zweerink
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Penny Shackelton posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
So sad to learn of Martin’s passing. So tragic to have such a vibrant life taken so soon. Sincerest condolences to Lisa and their children and all his family and friends. He will be missed and remembered by so many. Penny Shackelton
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Stephanie Millson Gasko posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
I have known Martin since pre-school days in Port Hope and more recently, our paths crossed again through our work as engineers with the Ontario Government. I am so saddened to hear this news and my heartfelt condolences go out to Martin's wife and children and also to Donna, Marlene, Chris and the extended Haalstra family.
Stephanie Millson Gasko
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Christine Bonatsos planted a tree in memory of Martin Haalstra
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Lisa, I am so very sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of Martin. My heartfelt condolences to you, Caleb, Ethan and Avery.
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A tree was planted in memory of Martin Haalstra
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Scott Grant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
With sincerest condolences to Martin Haalstra's family and friends.
We will always remember Martin as brilliant, gregarious yet humble, funny and wise beyond his years who cared deeply about his family and the profession of engineering. He was also passionate about standing up for what was right and an inspiration to all of us.
We feel honoured to have known him and he will not be forgotten.
Scott & Cathy Grant
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Donna MacNair posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Our prayers go out to Caleb and his family. Our gratitude to Martin and Caleb for including our son on a road trip to Notre Dame to see the outdoor hockey game. This kindness and generosity will always be in our memories and in our hearts.
With love,
Derek, Donna and Paterson MacNair
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2003 Croatia soccer boys and families planted a tree in memory of Martin Haalstra
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Lisa and family. We are thinking of all of you and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Martin cheering on the soccer field
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Ralph Ellis posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
I knew Martin through lawn bowling for more than 20 years. He was always a player with a great sense of humour and was well respected by his teammates and opponents. We will miss you Martin.
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Heather Borm posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Ethan and Caleb, we are very sorry to hear about your dad. We didn't know him well but we are quite sure that he was a great man and an even better father. Condolences from Adrianna, Annelise and Etienne Borm.
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Bev Makins posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Lisa I am so very sorry and saddened to year about the passing of Martin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bev Makins
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Erkin planted a tree in memory of Martin Haalstra
Monday, November 30, 2020
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I will miss you bud. Till we meet again!
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Julie Farquhar, Joe Dale, Faith Farquhar, Ethen Dale planted a tree in memory of Martin Haalstra
Monday, November 30, 2020
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Heather Fraleigh posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Martin did love to tease. There was many discussions between Wallaceburg and Belmont always ending in some wise crack from Martin. We enjoyed all the games we spent together and the drinks before and after. Gone way too soon but won’t be forgotten. All of our love. The Fraleigh’s
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Laura posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Lisa ,Caleb, Ethan & Avery, our hearts are broken for you! Martin was a such a great guy and neighbour to us when we lived in Belmont! Please accept our deepest condolences! Air Hugs Mark and Laura Boogemans
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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Lisa/Caleb/Ethan/Avery our prayers are with you all during this time of need. Martin will missed. Love Coach Gagner and Family
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Erkin posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Dear Martin,
You are a kind soul, a smart man, an amazing father and and a husband. I will miss the smirk on your face, your witty comments, your picking on Michigan and my Bears. I will miss teasing each other back and forth, will miss your undying loyalty for your beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. I will miss the man you are and will cherish your memory.
I did not write in past tense, because, I was once told and do truly believe, that no one passes until the last one who loves them does. You have a long list of those buddy, including me. I love you man, and we will meet again.
And just for you: Go Steelers!
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Karen Palmer posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Karen, Lisa and family, sending deepest heartfelt sympathies to all in your profound loss! May the pain and loss you feel today soon be replaced with all the happy memories you hold safely in your heart......Hugs, Dave and Karen
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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