I just learned that Deny Martin, a long time member of OCSMR was killed yesterday while working at Monmouth Battlefield State Park. It seems he was doing some tree clearing when a dead tree fell on him. Our sympathies and prayers go out to his family.

Deny Martin

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Oh my God Very sorry to hear that Was just talking to him at the open house very tragic news indeed

Very sorry to learn of the loss of your fellow club member. Sincere sympathies from all of us on the OGR staff.

Our condolensces on Denny's passing. This is tragic.

I knew him from the club.

They had mentioned the accident on the news last night. (We live about a mile from the Monmouth Battlefield.)

That's horrible. Sympathy and prayers to the family and friends.

We're very sorry to hear this. Our condolences go out to Denny's family and to your club.

Prayers from my family to Deny Martin's family and friends.

We will say a prayer for him and his family.-Don Klose

So sorry to hear of the sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers go Deny, his family and friends.

Tex

My prayers and sympathies to all of his friends and family.

Andy

Prayers to friends and family.....very sad

What an absolute tragedy. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends and Deny will be in my prayers.

My deepest condolences to the family and close friends.

Such tragic news.

Andre Ming

That's tragic news, my prayers and sympathies go out to all of his friends and family and the members of your club.

So sorry to hear about Deny. I will definitely keep his family in my prayers.

My gosh, this is horrible news. Denny was a fixture at the club. I saw him at York a couple of weeks ago - he stopped by the booth I was working to say hello.

My deepest sympathies to his family. RIP Deny.

Paul

That's terrible news, my thoughts and prayers with be with the family.

Paul

Oh man, what terrible news. I am very sorry to hear this. Please send my sincerest condolences to his family.

Please accept my deepest condolences.

My condolences.

So young ,with so many things yet to do...I am very sorry. My thoughts to his family and friends..Michael

This is tragic. It appears he was doing volunteer work and he was killed. It goes to show we never know when our time is up. My condolences to the family.

Best,

Mark

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Bill

I didn't know Deny, but I offer my condolensces to his family and all who knew him personally. As for Deny ... I'm so very happy for you, because I know exactly where you are for all of eternity.
May our Lord comfort your survivors,
Steve Painter

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Truly terrible news.

--Greg

Hi all:
I'm in a state of shock right now as I am typing this as this is the first news I'm hearing of this tragic loss. Myself, Budd aka Locobudd on OGR and Deny were the last to leave the club on Tuesday night-we locked up the place together.

Unbelieveable-I see him on Tuesday night and this happens the next morning. Gets you to think about life and how it could end that quickly.
Deny was a good guy and a huge train enthusiasts.

I'm really saddened and shakened of this loss and my sincere condolensces to his family.

Very sad news indeed. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.



Jim E.

My sincerest condolences go out to his family, may god be with him and his family.

I am so saddened to hear this. I haven’t been active in the club for several years now due to the distance from my home and other constraints on my time, but I do remember Deny as always being the quiet one amongst the more vocal and joking cast of “characters” one often finds whenever a group of men gather for a shared interest such as this. He quietly enjoyed the trains and camaraderie, accepting his share of fun poking, always with a smile, and rarely giving it back. I had conversations with him now and then regarding our common careers, with him working for the New Jersey Parks Department and myself for Ocean County Parks, but his quietness made it hard to really get to know him better. I wish I did. So long Deny.

Truly unbeleivably sad. As Ted said earlier, he, Deny and myself were last to leave the club on Tuesday nite.

I first met Deny about 15 years ago while we were doing a show at the Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park. He was enthusiastic about trains and he shortly thereafter joined the club. He has been a fixture ever since. He will be missed.

Our prayers and condolences go out to his family.

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends, during this time of mourning.

Richie

John, please extend my sympathies and prayers to Deny's family and friends. It was truely a sad day, the troops at Fort Hood and now Deny, Peace to all!

John
Very sorry to hear of the sudden and tragic news.
Prayers are out for Deny and his family

What a terrible tragedy. Our prayers go out to Deny's family at this difficult time. May his memory be for a blessing.

Steve Tapper

My condolences.

Is there a trust fund for the dependents and spouse? May we contribute?

I'm not sure that doing volunteer work would be covered under a normal AD&D policy.

Webmaster...it's just before christmas can't we help out somehow through the auspices of his train club?

As I understand it, Deny was doing his regular job. It was not volunteer work.

Thor

My familys sincere condolences.

My sincerest condolences for Deny and his family. This is not what we expect and it always is such a shock for the family. I was cutting down a tree myself a week ago, it was only about 8 inches in diameter and about 30' tall and when it hit the ground I realized, That's a big heavy tree. I had to use a come-a-long to keep it from falling in the neighbors yard. From now on I get the pros to do stuff like that. Though I was not injured it scared me a bit. It did fall where I wanted it though.

My prayers go out to Deny and his family.

My sincere condolences to his family and all who knew him.

Deny, his family and extended family are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.

May GOD bless Deny and his family.


Frank

My sincerest condolences to his family and the members of the club. - Bob

My deepest sympathies to Deny's family and friends and condolences to his fellow club members. May he rest in peace, Amen.

Yes it was a shock, talking to him Tuesday, gone on Wednesday.

Services are at the Higgins Memorial Home
20 Center Street Freehold NJ

Visiting from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday November 9th with the funeral at 1:00- pm.at the home.

My condolences to his family and friends
Bill

My condolences also to his friends and family

My deepest condolences to his family

May his soul rest in peace forever in the Kngdom of Heaven. My thoughts of sympathy go out to his family and friends.

My condolences to his family and friends. My prayers are with them.