| Sgt. Jonathon L. Martin United States Army KIA 22 November 2007, Iraq |
| Tributes Memorial Page Established by- Heather Martin-Bollinger In times like these there are no words to describe how my family is feeling right now. God must have really wanted a special person up in heaven. My brother, 33 years of age, was the one man in my life that would never let anyone hurt me. I feared nothing when Jon was around. He was my best friend. Jon and I shared such a strong bond. He was such an awesome Son, Brother, Husband Father and Friend When you died we died too We love you Jon Your Family Heather Bollinger Dearest Brother, I am in total denial that you are gone... We grieve, we cry, we laugh and we rejoice. It has not been the same since you left us. We died with you Jon, please give us strength, wisdom and faith. I am proud to be Jon Martin's little sister. To all the soldiers and their families, may you too find an inner strength to get you through this tough holiday season. God bless, rest in peace brother. Feb 2, 2008 Taylor Bollinger It's not everyday that you find someone as special as you are to me! Never will I forget you, or your deep voice that often scared me. I will never let go of my Grover book that you got me, because I know this was your favorite book too! I will remember the cool times we had, especially the day in Nashville when I met "BLUE." Please stay on my little shoulder always and just know that I love you! Your little niece and buddy, Taylor Lee Jan 28, 2008 SFC Rod Brewer Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell.... Jon, You Will Not Be Forgotten... Rod. Jan 23, 2008 Heaven must have the need for someone to get a job done and teach people to "acclimate to their environment". Someone with a booming voice, a grin that makes you smile, likes to fish and can teach some "signature moves". When I feel so sad because my heart has been broken, I have to remember how much life Jon crammed into 33 short years. He had been places and seen things that we will never experience. Life will never be the same, but we have to stay strong because Jon would not have it any other way. Rest well my son, With all our love, Mom & Dad Jan 22, 2008 Jon was not only my nephew, he was my buddy. We were only three years apart in age, so we played together, went on trips together, hung out together. Jon was an awesome boy who grew up to be an even more awesome man. He was a soldier, but more importantly - a husband, father, son, brother, grand-son, nephew, cousin, and friend. My heart literally aches. We all miss him so much and we're struggling to understand. I know I will never understand, so I try to focus on the fact that Jon is in heaven, he is not in pain, and we will see each other again. Jon Martin is a hero in many ways, and I am proud to have been part of his life on earth. I love you Jon. Aunt Carrie ("A.C.") Shawn Leber We always lived life on the edge, But we never fell off the ledge. For you my head is held high, You know you'll never hear me say good-bye. For there is a time and place, And i will look you eye to eye face to face. I hope we meet this way . There is so much i have to say. I love you as my brother, There is a place for you in my heart, Which you knew from the start . There is not a day that goes by, That i dont ask WHY! Jan 18, 2008 Aunt Linda Dear Military Friends and Family: If anyone was ever watching your back: it was my nephew Jon. Know that he is at peace, and still watching over all of us. Love, Aunt Linda Jan 17, 2008 Brad Bollinger "In the great scheme of things, what matters is not how long you live, but why you live, what you stand for, and what you are willing to die for." Paul Watson Jon did something that everyone wished they could do... died doing what he loved to do. Jon is a HERO in every sense and is someone that we should and do look up to for. He is missed every single day. I just wish my daughter and his children could grow up and realize what Jon stood for, and what he meant not only to his family but to his community, friends and even his country. Jon you may be gone from this earth but you will never be gone from our thoughts and our memories... This is not goodbye, but a see you later... and keep a seat warm for me! Jan 16, 2008 Mandi Corapi and Family In Honor Of Jon Martin Jon was an amazing person who will forever be in our hearts. God Bless you Jon and Thank You for all that you gave! God Bless the Martin family. My God continue to give you strength. Jill Joseph He was not a hero! He IS a hero! Jon Martin's life may have been short, but his vigor of LIFE lives on in many ways. He served, gave, and loved. More importantly, he still serves, gives, and loves... everyday in our memories. He will never be forgotten, and will always be remembered. Jon Martin, thank you! |
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