6 months  / Jennifer Miller (cousin)
I miss you so much. I have a picture on my fridge that I look at every day and have many fond memories of times we hung out or talked on the phone. So many times I have wanted to send a text to check on you like I used to do. Or call and see if you're behaving it's the mother in me I used to tell you. I miss the beers we've shared. You would be proud to know that a very special young man is trying to carry out your loves and hobbies. No he will never wrestle an alligator but he wants nothing more but to fish all day every day. He talks of you often and you will never see the impact you have had on his life. I can't believe it's been 6 months the pain is still so new and real. I love you lil bro and miss you bunches. I hope you are getting your much needed rest. Keep an eye out on your mom she needs to feel you there. Close

6 Month Mark Today  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

It's hard to believe it has already been 6 months since you left us Justin.  I continue to hold thoughts and memories of you in my heart each and every day.  In the beginning it felt like you were just away on a vacation.  6 months later with much of the shock having worn off I struggle with knowing you aren't going to show up at any minute and give me a great big hug!  The pain is greater now than it was 6 months ago because reality has really set in.  As the soldier you always bragged about me being I am moving forward each and every day and can feel that you're with me every step of the way.

I will always love you and I miss you like crazy - I hope you'r resting well in heaven with family and friends who have gone before you.

I love you .... Mom

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My Sincerest Condolences  / Emily Hammett (Childhood Friend )

I was looking for childhood friends on Facebook when this website link appeared in my search results. I clicked on the link and was shocked and saddened to see that it was Justin's memorial page. Although I was in Jason's class I remember Justin clearly from my many years at Berkshire. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I felt that I had to tell you that I only remember Justin smiling as a child always happy. There is such a clear picture of him in my head. I just wanted to pay my respects. I lost my father in April and I know so well the emptiness of someone so close being gone.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Emily

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Give us a Sign!  / Patti Tassinari (Aunt)
Justin .... please give your mother a sign that you are at peace so she too can be at peace.  Close

3 months ago today ....  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

It's hard to believe augustus 4 is here and you've already been gone for 3 months.  My heart aches as much today as it did on Mei 4.  I miss you so much and I want you back so badly but I know God has you where he needs you.  I pray every morning and night that God is helping you rest peacefully as you so deserve.

I love you Justin .... Mom .... Your Soldier

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In the words of Jimmy Buffett .....  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of time blow over my head
Id rather die while Im living than live while Im dead ......

Definitely a Justin song .... love and miss you son! 

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REPLY... / BECKY LITTLE

I DID NOT YOUR JUSTIN.  I TOO AM A MOTHER WHO HAS LOSED A SON.  I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS TYPE OF A WEBSITE UNTIL MY SON PASSED AWAY.  ONCE YOU HAVE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MEMORY-OF.COM YOU HAVE AN EXTENDED NEW FAMILY.  IF YOU TYPE IN MY SONS NAME  TO THE LEFT OF THIS AND CLICK ON SEARCH..YOU WILL BE ABLE TO VISIT MY SON.  ONCE YOU VISIT YOU CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF ALL THE OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WERE TAKEN AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. 

I HOPE IT DOESN'T UPSET ANYONE.  IT JUST MEANS THAT THERE ARE OTHERS WHO ARE THINKING OF YOUR JUSTIN AND HIS FAMILY WHO ARE SUFFERING AND IN PAIN...THE SAME PAIN. 

THINKING OF YOU ALL. 

BECKY LITTLE..MOTHER TO FALLEN FIRE FIGHTER JARRETT LITTLE

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Message to Becky - Mother of FFF Jarrett Little  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

Becky - if you read this, could you please let me know who you are and who your son is and how you both knew Justin?

Thank you for lighting candles - Sharon (Justin's mother)

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Two months ago today ....  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

Here we are on the FOURTH ... yes, it's the 4th of July and a day of great celebration for our country ... a day you always loved to have fun with family and friends, eat hogs and watch fireworks!  And it's also the second month anniversary of your death on May 4th ... that number 4 will keep ringing in my ears and pounding in my head .... the 4th of each month ... every month ...

It's still so hard for me to believe you aren't here on earth with us.  I miss your phone calls and text messages.  I talked with Dennis and Anne the other night  - Anne and I became friends on Facebook so we can stay in touch and I can see pictures she posts of them and the kids.  You know little Gracey was born on my birthday, May 12 - that was a bright spot of joy in my day, which was otherwise the saddest and most difficult birthday I've ever had to go through. 

Anyway, Anne has a photo album tribute to you on her FB page and the album is entitled "RIP Buzzard".  I really enjoyed seeing some pictures of you, Dennis and Robert Shaw out fishing that I had never seen before.  I've saved those pictures in my "Justin" file on my computer as well.  It was great to see you smiling, having a good time with friends, and doing one of the things you love most - fishing. 

We all have so many good memories of you we'll always treasure.  You know I love you .... and miss you so much .... Happy 4th of July, my son .... I bet the fireworks in heaven will be spectacular tonight!

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Happy Father's Day!  / Sharon Petynia Martin (Mother)

We all wish you could be here to celebrate Father's Day with Mikey.  We are missing you like crazy, but loving you every minute of the day.  Mikey will always remember the great and exciting adventures you shared with him.

I love you ... Mom

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