Loosing someone you love is the hardest thing to do. But putting your faith in God and knowing that he has better plans for her and knowing that she is with him, should be easy. She is in Heaven now, watching over us all! She grew up to be such a beautiful girl. So smart and well rounded, her parents should be proud! My heart goes out to her family and friends, and everyone who was touched by her. You are all in my prayers! -Kirstin Krueger
Sweet Jenny, When I thought about you I think about your keen determination to get that A in Spanish. Now Sweetheart, you are my teacher and your Spanish is perfect because there are no more limitations in what or who you are. You are and always have been perfect. I feel you with us now, smiling. Even so, I'll have to release my possessiveness in wanting you to be somewhere else.... Valerie Solheim
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Martinez, Gab and Emily, We are so sorry for your unbearable loss. We are in shock and have been thinking about your family since hearing about Jennifer. What a beautiful beautiful picture of Jennifer in her obituary and what wonderful things she liked to do. I remember Jennifer and Emily skipping and playing in their spring dresses at Gab's baseball practices and games when they were younger. They were always smiling and laughing together. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Kenny, Sallie, Shannon and Grant Overs
I never met Jenny but I work with her father. When ever Michael spoke of his kids there was always a smile on his face and pride in his eyes. When you walk in his office you can see what he values most in his life - his children. Their pictures are everywhere along with news articles and letters. I pray that God holds you all close during this very difficult time. I truly believe she will be waiting up in heaven to give you all a hug and welcome you home. Pam Strahan
First and foremost my thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jenny's family and all her friends.
Being an out of state student Jenny moved to SMC a few days earlier than the rest of her freshman classmates. I was part of the Orientation and Weekend of Welcome crew. I remember meeting Jenny when she came to move in early. She smiled at me, asked me my name and we chatted for a little bit then she flitted off to make friends. The next day at 7am I was out walking the campus putting up signs and who comes running by but Jenny. She was drenched in sweat but smiled to me and said hello. Later that day during class registration, I was moving from room to room checking on peoples progress. Her group had all finished, moved on and I was asked to keep an eye on her and help her find them. I sat with her and got her into all the classes she took in the Fall. I got the biggest smile and hug from her that day. A few weeks after that she was over at my suite hanging out with my lacrosse suitemates and when she saw me she and I started chatting. I always bugged my suitemates about how she was doing and checking on her when I hadn't seen her in a while. Everytime we would see each other we would stop and chat about lacrosse and rugby. I never saw her without a smile.
Of the hundreds of freshman I met that summer during orientation, Jenny was one of the few that I remembered by name and that also remembered me. She stood out from her peers with her bubbly nature, her friendly attitude and her smile. I cried the day I found out she passed away and I still tear up now. I know she is in a better place and hold on to that belief to get me through this. She was truly one in a million.
What saddens me is thinking about those who will never know what effect Jenny had with one smile, a few words and a Jenny hug. The joy is that she blessed everyone who knew her with her gift of caring love and inspiration. She is truly an unfettered angel who skipped through this earth to graciously guide us home. In thanks for having been blessed to know and love her. Her loving aunt, Anne.
jenny was a great teammate and an amazing friend. her spirit will live on forever with the gaels and I will always be proud to say she was my teammate. I will miss church on sundays with jenny, always making sure they were singing songs we liked, and i'll miss hearing her talk about Elf. Also, i'll miss watching her eat apples, she loveeeedddd apples! but i know God has given her an endless supply of apples in heaven, and I cant help but smile : ) love always and forever, whitney campitiello #13
We were neighbors of the Marinez family on Brittany Place; my daughter, Caroline and Jenny played together as children. We are moved by Jenny's short yet exuberant life. Perhaps Jenny's passing can help us parents remember the line of Kahlil Gibran's 'On Children': Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let our bending in the archer's hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
We know the Martinez family through “Dr. Martinez”, one of the nicest guys in the world. I don't know a single family in Niwot that didn't have some kind of connection to the Martinez family and consequently didn't shed at least a few tears several times this past week. While shooting for the local Niwot paper last year, I took a picture of Jenny at homecoming (http://flickr.com/photos/curtisjones/3122886274/). If you would like a copy of this picture, I would be happy to print or email it for you so that your memory of Jenny will never fade (curtisleejones@comcast.net).
The Jones Family (Curtis, Catherine, Judy, and Sophia)
To the Martinez Family, Your grief is our sorrow. This world has lost a beautiful, inspiring, talented, generous and kind young spirit. And was there ever a better smile?
Jenny, may you Rest in Peace, and smile with God now.
I met Jenny when she was only a baby- I still remember first seeing her sweet face- beautiful. Even more, I will never forget the look of joy on her parents faces as they introduced their sweet child to me. Although I have lost touch over the years, I have never lost my deep love for this family. I know your hearts are closeted in grief, but I also know your precious girl is safe- God has her hand now. My prayers are with you.
To all the Martinez family, I am so sorry for your loss. It has been more than a month now since that terrible day and I know your daughter is constantly in your thoughts and prayers. This tragedy hit kinda close to home because my daughter too attends St Marys and I often worry about her driving home from school. I can well imagine the pain you are going through as our familiy this past year also suffered the sudden loss of a loved one. My nephew Matt Garcia a city councilman here in Fairfield Ca was senselessly gunned down for no reason other than a case of mistaken identity. Matt was only 22yrs old and like your daughter had so much more to live for. We slowly are picking up the pieces and trying to move forward with some of the dreams that Matt had for this community. We will continue to live with our precious memories of our loved ones and bravely face each day as they would want us to. They would never want us to be unhappy. If you would like to visit the web site that we set up in Matts memory here it is; http://mattgarciadreamteam.org. Gods blessing to your family.
Sept 6th, I am embarrassed that it has taken me this long to read this beautiful....well, whatever it is. This means so much that people have written about Jenny and what she meant to them. Only 19 years old, how did this happen and why? Why God, why? How come so many people yearn to die and Jenny wanted only to live, only to live and do your will? She tried so hard, worked every minute, laughed and loved being alive, never gave up, and now she is gone. Well, maybe not gone, as I know she is with God and Jesus, but she is not here anymore, not here with her family, her loved ones, her friends, her college....oh, it hurts. Thank you for caring and for feeling our loss. We miss her so much. Her mom, Marianne
I am one of Jenny's uncles. We love Jenny and the entire Martinez clan and hold them dear in our hearts. Our prayers are with you - always. Jenny: you will live forever in our memory and we long for the time we will spend together in heaven with Jesus. Godspeed Jen!
I will never forget the time when Jenny told me to never give up and never stop trying on our run in Peoria.
ReplyDeleteJenny was a very good athlete. She was fun to mess around with and do exercizes with. She is exercizing with God now.
ReplyDeleteLoosing someone you love is the hardest thing to do. But putting your faith in God and knowing that he has better plans for her and knowing that she is with him, should be easy. She is in Heaven now, watching over us all! She grew up to be such a beautiful girl. So smart and well rounded, her parents should be proud! My heart goes out to her family and friends, and everyone who was touched by her. You are all in my prayers!
ReplyDelete-Kirstin Krueger
Sweet Jenny, When I thought about you I think about your keen determination to get that A in Spanish. Now Sweetheart, you are my teacher and your Spanish is perfect because there are no more limitations in what or who you are. You are and always have been perfect. I feel you with us now, smiling. Even so, I'll have to release my possessiveness in wanting you to be somewhere else....
ReplyDeleteValerie Solheim
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Martinez, Gab and Emily,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your unbearable loss. We are in shock and have been thinking about your family since hearing about Jennifer. What a beautiful beautiful picture of Jennifer in her obituary and what wonderful things she liked to do.
I remember Jennifer and Emily skipping and playing in their spring dresses at Gab's baseball practices and games when they were younger. They were always smiling and laughing together.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kenny, Sallie, Shannon and Grant Overs
I never met Jenny but I work with her father. When ever Michael spoke of his kids there was always a smile on his face and pride in his eyes. When you walk in his office you can see what he values most in his life - his children. Their pictures are everywhere along with news articles and letters. I pray that God holds you all close during this very difficult time. I truly believe she will be waiting up in heaven to give you all a hug and welcome you home.
ReplyDeletePam Strahan
First and foremost my thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jenny's family and all her friends.
ReplyDeleteBeing an out of state student Jenny moved to SMC a few days earlier than the rest of her freshman classmates. I was part of the Orientation and Weekend of Welcome crew. I remember meeting Jenny when she came to move in early. She smiled at me, asked me my name and we chatted for a little bit then she flitted off to make friends. The next day at 7am I was out walking the campus putting up signs and who comes running by but Jenny. She was drenched in sweat but smiled to me and said hello. Later that day during class registration, I was moving from room to room checking on peoples progress. Her group had all finished, moved on and I was asked to keep an eye on her and help her find them. I sat with her and got her into all the classes she took in the Fall. I got the biggest smile and hug from her that day. A few weeks after that she was over at my suite hanging out with my lacrosse suitemates and when she saw me she and I started chatting. I always bugged my suitemates about how she was doing and checking on her when I hadn't seen her in a while. Everytime we would see each other we would stop and chat about lacrosse and rugby. I never saw her without a smile.
Of the hundreds of freshman I met that summer during orientation, Jenny was one of the few that I remembered by name and that also remembered me. She stood out from her peers with her bubbly nature, her friendly attitude and her smile. I cried the day I found out she passed away and I still tear up now. I know she is in a better place and hold on to that belief to get me through this. She was truly one in a million.
What saddens me is thinking about those who will never know what effect Jenny had with one smile, a few words and a Jenny hug. The joy is that she blessed everyone who knew her with her gift of caring love and inspiration. She is truly an unfettered angel who skipped through this earth to graciously guide us home. In thanks for having been blessed to know and love her. Her loving aunt, Anne.
ReplyDeletejenny was a great teammate and an amazing friend. her spirit will live on forever with the gaels and I will always be proud to say she was my teammate. I will miss church on sundays with jenny, always making sure they were singing songs we liked, and i'll miss hearing her talk about Elf. Also, i'll miss watching her eat apples, she loveeeedddd apples! but i know God has given her an endless supply of apples in heaven, and I cant help but smile : )
ReplyDeletelove always and forever,
whitney campitiello #13
We were neighbors of the Marinez family on Brittany Place; my daughter, Caroline and Jenny played together as children. We are moved by Jenny's short yet exuberant life. Perhaps Jenny's passing can help us parents remember the line of Kahlil Gibran's 'On Children':
ReplyDeleteYour children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let our bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.
Love and Blessings,
Mark Casey
We know the Martinez family through “Dr. Martinez”, one of the nicest guys in the world. I don't know a single family in Niwot that didn't have some kind of connection to the Martinez family and consequently didn't shed at least a few tears several times this past week. While shooting for the local Niwot paper last year, I took a picture of Jenny at homecoming (http://flickr.com/photos/curtisjones/3122886274/). If you would like a copy of this picture, I would be happy to print or email it for you so that your memory of Jenny will never fade (curtisleejones@comcast.net).
ReplyDeleteThe Jones Family (Curtis, Catherine, Judy, and Sophia)
To the Martinez Family, Your grief is our sorrow. This world has lost a beautiful, inspiring, talented, generous and kind young spirit. And was there ever a better smile?
ReplyDeleteJenny, may you Rest in Peace, and smile with God now.
I met Jenny when she was only a baby- I still remember first seeing her sweet face- beautiful. Even more, I will never forget the look of joy on her parents faces as they introduced their sweet child to me. Although I have lost touch over the years, I have never lost my deep love for this family. I know your hearts are closeted in grief, but I also know your precious girl is safe- God has her hand now. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteTo all the Martinez family, I am so sorry for your loss. It has been more than a month now since that terrible day and I know your daughter is constantly in your thoughts and prayers. This tragedy hit kinda close to home because my daughter too attends St Marys and I often worry about her driving home from school. I can well imagine the pain you are going through as our familiy this past year also suffered the sudden loss of a loved one. My nephew Matt Garcia a city councilman here in Fairfield Ca was senselessly gunned down for no reason other than a case of mistaken identity. Matt was only 22yrs old and like your daughter had so much more to live for. We slowly are picking up the pieces and trying to move forward with some of the dreams that Matt had for this community. We will continue to live with our precious memories of our loved ones and bravely face each day as they would want us to. They would never want us to be unhappy. If you would like to visit the web site that we set up in Matts memory here it is; http://mattgarciadreamteam.org. Gods blessing to your family.
ReplyDeleteSept 6th, I am embarrassed that it has taken me this long to read this beautiful....well, whatever it is. This means so much that people have written about Jenny and what she meant to them. Only 19 years old, how did this happen and why? Why God, why? How come so many people yearn to die and Jenny wanted only to live, only to live and do your will? She tried so hard, worked every minute, laughed and loved being alive, never gave up, and now she is gone. Well, maybe not gone, as I know she is with God and Jesus, but she is not here anymore, not here with her family, her loved ones, her friends, her college....oh, it hurts. Thank you for caring and for feeling our loss. We miss her so much. Her mom, Marianne
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