Nathan was a loving, honest, compasionate, giving man. He would do anything for anybody. His attitude was contagious, he just made you want to smile along with him! Nathan stood behind his country and fought for what he believed in. This memorial website was created to honor our loved one, Nathan Martens who was born in Cody, WY on Feburary 01, 1985 and passed away on September 06, 2005. We will remember him forever.
always remembered / Ryan Oliver (fellow corpsman )
Today I was driving home from school and i saw a memorial on the back of a truck window. tears filled my eyes as they do now. i am saddened by your loss and the loss of a Corpsman, who kept our brothers/sisters -in-arms safe. As a fellow Corpsma...
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TO SAY IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS / Amanda Reese (army mom's son KIA )
HELLO!!!MY NAME IS AMANDA ALLMAN REESE MY SON PFC DANIEL ALLMAN WAS KILLED IN BAGHDAD,IRAQ ON 11-13-2006 HE WAS WITH THE ARMY.HE WAS ONLY 20 YEARS OLD AND HAD A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER,I JUST WANT TO SAY IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,IF U NEED SOMEONE TO ...
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Two Years... / Kelly McMillin
To Erin, Riley Jo, and my AZ Parents (Rob & Maria)-It is hard to believe, as I sit here writing this, that it has been 2 years since you all have lost Nathan. And even though time has passed, it is still hard to find the words. The words to tell ...
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Never will forget! / Angela Diaz-Gonzalez (Friend)
So the other day i was at work and i was lucky enough to serve your wife and georgous daughter! I had chills all over when i saw them! I miss you so much and go and visit you at your memorial a lot lately, it really helps knowing you are watching ove...
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A note written to Erin from her loving husband, Nathan / Written From Nathan To Erin Written In May 2005 (poem written by Nathan for Erin )
My Dearest Erin,
A part of you has grown in me. And so you see its you and me togher forever and never apart. Maybe in distance but NEVER in HEART!!! I love you Can I keep you?
Nathan
someone whou understands..... / Another Soldier Read >>
A Man of Good Character / Brydon Pavlovic (Friend)Read >>
About our Son Nathan’s Full Name is ROBERT NATHANIEL MARTENS His rank was Hospitalman, which is abbreviated HN. Nathan was a US Navy Corpsman and attended boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. He then attended Corps School at Great Lakes. After that he went to Field Medical Service School at Camp Johnson, NC. When that was completed he was assigned to II Marine division, 3rd battalion 6th Marine regiment, India Company. They deployed to Iraq on August 25, 2005. His unit was stationed at Camp Wolf in Al Qaim, Iraq. Which is just a few miles from the Syrian border along the Euphrates River. While participating on a night patrol at 12:10 a.m. on September 6, 2005, the HMMWV Nathan was a passenger in rolled over killing him and seriously injuring 1 of the 4 marines that were also in the vehicle. His wife’s name is Erin. They were married July 24, 2004 His Daughter’s name is Riley Jo. Her birthday is October 27, 2004 Nathan’s dream was to become a pediatrician after completing his military duties. While attending Queen Creek High School Nathan was involved in FFA for 4 years and won many awards. He was an officer for two years in the QC FFA Chapter and attended the National FFA convention in Louisville, KY. He was a 4-year letterman in football and was the starting center for three years. He lettered in Baseball for three years and played catcher and first base and was an all-star his senior year. Nathan was involved in the Thunderbird 4H group for several years. He was involved in several 4H groups including Beef, Swine, Horse, Shooting sports & Vet Science. His last year in 4H he was the Club President. Our property borders the San Tan Regional Park and therefore Nathan spent a lot of time hiking, horseback riding, and running in the park. He often hiked the mountain behind our house and we traditionally climbed the high peak near Hunt & Ellsworth on New Year’s Day. He was awarded the Fleet Marine Force Pin, which basically means that he met all the training and requirements of the US Marine Corps along with all his US Navy training. Navy Corpsmen train, eat, sleep, fight and sometimes die along side of the Marines they are caring for. Nathan was a wonderful son, a good brother, a wonderful husband and a great and loving father. He was a fine respectful and respected young man.
Rob and Maria Martens Proud Parents of HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF),USN, 3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div Killed in Al Qaim, Iraq Sept. 06, 2005
The hosting of this website is sponsored by Erin Martens. For my love! Thank you for making my life so special. You are a gift from God! I love you, babe!
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