Thomas Martinez

Thomas Martinez,
Transcended into eternal life on Thursday September 27, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on June 8, 1925, in Taos New Mexico, Thomas, married and made his home in Colorado after being honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was retired.

Thomas, served in World War II with pride, he received the World War II Victory Medal; along with the Eamet Ribbon; Good Conduce Medal; and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was proud to be an American, and he loved his country.

Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, both of his parents, two brothers, a sister, and grandson.

Thomas is survived by his son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

"I have played many characters in my life, my stage has been living. The world my audience, my family my support cast. I have been a son, a best friend, a lover, a husband, a father and grandfather. I have experienced joy and happiness, sadness and pain. I witnessed the miracle of life when my children were born. I witnessed the loss of life when my parents died. I have gone to war and witnessed the death of thousands. The memory of their faces etched into my brain forever. I have witnessed history in the making, survived World War II. I have witnessed beauty in a sunrise, on a beach with the sand between my toes. I have eaten ice cream in the rain in Paris. I have made love to a beautiful woman, my wife, who shared her life with me. Together we created a short film consisting of different acts. Characters have come and gone throughout the course of life playing itself out. I would not edit one scene of my short film for it would alter my character."

Graveside Services and Internment, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "B" Friday October 5th, 2007 at 12:30 PM, with Reverend Tomas Fraile, officiating. Military Honors by the United States Army.