Comments on: Rest in Peace: Chief Clark O. Martin Jr. http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/ The Fire/EMS Digital Dayroom Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joe Kameros http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-10257 Joe Kameros Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:36:19 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-10257 Miss you Clark.....<br>Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.<br>I know you have organized everything in heaven....and are buffing around the globe......lol<br>My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again......<br>Joe Miss you Clark…..
Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.
I know you have organized everything in heaven….and are buffing around the globe……lol
My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again……
Joe

]]> By: Joe Kameros http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-5837 Joe Kameros Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:36:19 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-5837 Miss you Clark.....<br>Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.<br>I know you have organized everything in heaven....and are buffing around the globe......lol<br>My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again......<br>Joe Miss you Clark…..
Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.
I know you have organized everything in heaven….and are buffing around the globe……lol
My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again……
Joe

]]> By: Joe Kameros http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-4410 Joe Kameros Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:36:19 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-4410 Miss you Clark.....<br>Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.<br>I know you have organized everything in heaven....and are buffing around the globe......lol<br>My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again......<br>Joe Miss you Clark…..
Hard to believe it has been 12 months that you are gone, a year went by so fast yet in ways it seemed like an eternity.
I know you have organized everything in heaven….and are buffing around the globe……lol
My solace is knowing that one day I'll be seeing you again……
Joe

]]> By: Susan Hover http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-1495 Susan Hover Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:41:32 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-1495 I was blessed to know and work with Chief Martin as his Executive Assistant for Monroe County Fire Rescue. He and I had an instant connection, like kindred spirits, that only developed more solidly as time went on. We loved to come to work each day and tackle the issues at hand. Clark was Monroe County Fire Rescue’s first Fire Chief and therefore faced many challenges associated with building the department from the ground up. He made great strides, breaking through political barriers along the way, and ultimately bringing standards and practices of the department to new levels. His ultimate weapon in facing these battles was his integrity. It shined through so strongly in him that whatever issue he was advocating was heard louder and weighed in heavier simply because he was the one supporting it. Even my dealings with other division and department heads were made easier because he had paved the way by getting to know them through meetings they had. He was an honorable man and I was proud to work for him. Everyone mourns differently and I must say that while writing this message, tears were pouring down my face more than ever. Helen, Cassie, and Trey, my heart is filled for each of you with both joy and sorrow, joy for the time you have had with Clark as your husband and father, and then sorrow for you to lose him so young. Goodbye Clark, I will never forget you. Susan Hover Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief Monroe County Emergency Services I was blessed to know and work with Chief Martin as his Executive Assistant for Monroe County Fire Rescue. He and I had an instant connection, like kindred spirits, that only developed more solidly as time went on. We loved to come to work each day and tackle the issues at hand.

Clark was Monroe County Fire Rescue’s first Fire Chief and therefore faced many challenges associated with building the department from the ground up. He made great strides, breaking through political barriers along the way, and ultimately bringing standards and practices of the department to new levels. His ultimate weapon in facing these battles was his integrity. It shined through so strongly in him that whatever issue he was advocating was heard louder and weighed in heavier simply because he was the one supporting it. Even my dealings with other division and department heads were made easier because he had paved the way by getting to know them through meetings they had.

He was an honorable man and I was proud to work for him. Everyone mourns differently and I must say that while writing this message, tears were pouring down my face more than ever. Helen, Cassie, and Trey, my heart is filled for each of you with both joy and sorrow, joy for the time you have had with Clark as your husband and father, and then sorrow for you to lose him so young.

Goodbye Clark, I will never forget you.

Susan Hover
Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief
Monroe County Emergency Services

]]> By: Susan Hover http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-13217 Susan Hover Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:41:00 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-13217 I was blessed to know and work with Chief Martin as his Executive Assistant for Monroe County Fire Rescue. He and I had an instant connection, like kindred spirits, that only developed more solidly as time went on. We loved to come to work each day and tackle the issues at hand. Clark was Monroe County Fire Rescue’s first Fire Chief and therefore faced many challenges associated with building the department from the ground up. He made great strides, breaking through political barriers along the way, and ultimately bringing standards and practices of the department to new levels. His ultimate weapon in facing these battles was his integrity. It shined through so strongly in him that whatever issue he was advocating was heard louder and weighed in heavier simply because he was the one supporting it. Even my dealings with other division and department heads were made easier because he had paved the way by getting to know them through meetings they had. He was an honorable man and I was proud to work for him. Everyone mourns differently and I must say that while writing this message, tears were pouring down my face more than ever. Helen, Cassie, and Trey, my heart is filled for each of you with both joy and sorrow, joy for the time you have had with Clark as your husband and father, and then sorrow for you to lose him so young. Goodbye Clark, I will never forget you. Susan Hover Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief Monroe County Emergency Services I was blessed to know and work with Chief Martin as his Executive Assistant for Monroe County Fire Rescue. He and I had an instant connection, like kindred spirits, that only developed more solidly as time went on. We loved to come to work each day and tackle the issues at hand.

Clark was Monroe County Fire Rescue’s first Fire Chief and therefore faced many challenges associated with building the department from the ground up. He made great strides, breaking through political barriers along the way, and ultimately bringing standards and practices of the department to new levels. His ultimate weapon in facing these battles was his integrity. It shined through so strongly in him that whatever issue he was advocating was heard louder and weighed in heavier simply because he was the one supporting it. Even my dealings with other division and department heads were made easier because he had paved the way by getting to know them through meetings they had.

He was an honorable man and I was proud to work for him. Everyone mourns differently and I must say that while writing this message, tears were pouring down my face more than ever. Helen, Cassie, and Trey, my heart is filled for each of you with both joy and sorrow, joy for the time you have had with Clark as your husband and father, and then sorrow for you to lose him so young.

Goodbye Clark, I will never forget you.

Susan Hover
Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief
Monroe County Emergency Services

]]> By: Kevin L Feik http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-1494 Kevin L Feik Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:59:15 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-1494 I will miss Clark. The short time I worked for him, he displayed a willingness to work with people. Clark listened to ideas with a degree of intrest not displayed by any other officer. Clark requested instead of ordering. You knew he would back you unless you were wrong. He was the best Fair Fax County Fire Department had to offer. I extend my sincere sympathy to the Martin family. Kevin L Feik Systems Testing Fairfax County Fire & Rescue (Retired) I will miss Clark. The short time I worked for him, he displayed a willingness to work with people. Clark listened to ideas with a degree of intrest not displayed by any other officer. Clark requested instead of ordering. You knew he would back you unless you were wrong.
He was the best Fair Fax County Fire Department had to offer.
I extend my sincere sympathy to the Martin family.

Kevin L Feik
Systems Testing
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
(Retired)

]]> By: Kevin L Feik http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-13216 Kevin L Feik Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:59:00 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-13216 I will miss Clark. The short time I worked for him, he displayed a willingness to work with people. Clark listened to ideas with a degree of intrest not displayed by any other officer. Clark requested instead of ordering. You knew he would back you unless you were wrong. He was the best Fair Fax County Fire Department had to offer. I extend my sincere sympathy to the Martin family. Kevin L Feik Systems Testing Fairfax County Fire & Rescue (Retired) I will miss Clark. The short time I worked for him, he displayed a willingness to work with people. Clark listened to ideas with a degree of intrest not displayed by any other officer. Clark requested instead of ordering. You knew he would back you unless you were wrong.
He was the best Fair Fax County Fire Department had to offer.
I extend my sincere sympathy to the Martin family.

Kevin L Feik
Systems Testing
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
(Retired)

]]> By: Trice Burgess http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-1493 Trice Burgess Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:18:35 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-1493 I had the pleasure and honor to work with Chief Martin when he was assigned as Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Division. I was always impressed with Clark as a man who never complained and always had a can do attitude. He is one of the few people I have ever met that never complained about anything. He was a breath of fresh air and provided insight for the division. I never heard a bad word or thought about Chief Martin and I learned why. He was supportive and positive in all his duties. He looked out for his personnel and always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement for us. I truly respected him and feel blessed to have been able to say I knew and worked for him. God bless you Chief and your family. One day you will all be together again. May your family find comfort in your kind and dedicated deeds that you so freely gave to others. I had the pleasure and honor to work with Chief Martin when he was assigned as Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Division. I was always impressed with Clark as a man who never complained and always had a can do attitude. He is one of the few people I have ever met that never complained about anything. He was a breath of fresh air and provided insight for the division. I never heard a bad word or thought about Chief Martin and I learned why. He was supportive and positive in all his duties. He looked out for his personnel and always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement for us. I truly respected him and feel blessed to have been able to say I knew and worked for him. God bless you Chief and your family. One day you will all be together again. May your family find comfort in your kind and dedicated deeds that you so freely gave to others.

]]> By: Trice Burgess http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-13215 Trice Burgess Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:18:00 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-13215 I had the pleasure and honor to work with Chief Martin when he was assigned as Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Division. I was always impressed with Clark as a man who never complained and always had a can do attitude. He is one of the few people I have ever met that never complained about anything. He was a breath of fresh air and provided insight for the division. I never heard a bad word or thought about Chief Martin and I learned why. He was supportive and positive in all his duties. He looked out for his personnel and always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement for us. I truly respected him and feel blessed to have been able to say I knew and worked for him. God bless you Chief and your family. One day you will all be together again. May your family find comfort in your kind and dedicated deeds that you so freely gave to others. I had the pleasure and honor to work with Chief Martin when he was assigned as Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Division. I was always impressed with Clark as a man who never complained and always had a can do attitude. He is one of the few people I have ever met that never complained about anything. He was a breath of fresh air and provided insight for the division. I never heard a bad word or thought about Chief Martin and I learned why. He was supportive and positive in all his duties. He looked out for his personnel and always had a positive attitude and words of encouragement for us. I truly respected him and feel blessed to have been able to say I knew and worked for him. God bless you Chief and your family. One day you will all be together again. May your family find comfort in your kind and dedicated deeds that you so freely gave to others.

]]> By: Bob Burlingame http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/comment-page-5/#comment-1489 Bob Burlingame Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:40:02 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/2008/11/02/r-i-p-chief-clark-o-martin-jr/#comment-1489 I had the pleasure of meeting Clark for the first time, when I was in recruit school. Clark joined us in EMT school during his transition from Communications to a Field Battalion Chief. We were all were awe, here a Battalion Chief was in EMT school with us. That is the kind of man Clark was, humble and yet so dedicated to the profession. I had the pleasure of working under Clark a few years later when he became our Shift Ops Deputy Chief. Clark was a great man true to his profession. He showed others how the job should be not through words, but through his everyday actions. To Helen and the family, I mourn your loss of a wonderful man. To the rest of us, I too mourn our loss. We should always be grateful to have had the chance to be a part of his wonderful life as well. As a contributor spoke of earlier, we’re still utilizing his Ouija board @ PSCC. I had the pleasure of meeting Clark for the first time, when I was in recruit school. Clark joined us in EMT school during his transition from Communications to a Field Battalion Chief. We were all were awe, here a Battalion Chief was in EMT school with us. That is the kind of man Clark was, humble and yet so dedicated to the profession. I had the pleasure of working under Clark a few years later when he became our Shift Ops Deputy Chief. Clark was a great man true to his profession. He showed others how the job should be not through words, but through his everyday actions. To Helen and the family, I mourn your loss of a wonderful man. To the rest of us, I too mourn our loss. We should always be grateful to have had the chance to be a part of his wonderful life as well. As a contributor spoke of earlier, we’re still utilizing his Ouija board @ PSCC.

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