Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer I've been going through my pics, of the past few years, for several hours trying to find some really nice ones of Marty. I had a thought that it might be nice to forward them to Nikko. I soon realized that I only had about a dozen quality pictures and was wondering if others might like to contribute? If I can get a really nice sampling, I'd like to put them on CD or make a slide show for him, of his father in the park that he loved. We could even insert a few comments about how Marty had touched our lives. Marty was a very special friend to all that knew him and I know we all feel his loss greatly. If anyone would like to contribute, please e-mail them to me (e-mail addy in profile) along with the occasion/dates and a comment of anything you might like passed along to Nikko. I'm also open to suggestions and ideas from others, especially those who might have done something like this before. Many thanks and may God bless.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 Posted by llanatoye in the other thread hope they dont mind. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12609880@N00/2686267896/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...6267896/</a>
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer Thanks Longhorn but I've had that pic since the 2008 Big Meet. Llana and I are really close, I can guaranty that she doesn't mind you're helping out though.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x <a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AasmTVk3ZtmO0" target="_blank">http://share.shutterfly.com/ac...Vk3ZtmO0</a> This was the trpi where we all did the Birthday Party. I remember how Pat E. Cake started berating Marty because he was eating his cake before he decorated it!! Then, later, when we were watching the Parade of Dreams, he had brough plastic dinglehoppers for the girls to show Ariel.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer OMG, That day sure brought back memories. First, Marty walking into the Birthday Party without paying, then getting royally chewed out by Pat E. Cake because he ate his cake instead of decorating it. I took a bunch of pics that day too
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I have a couple pictures, but dont know how to post them. I'm sorry.
Originally Posted By llanatoye ^^#2 & 3, Longhorn12, Shiva knows me well, I don't mind at all and I'm happy to share, I think there might have been a couple more pictures of sweet Marty on the disc I sent Shiva after the Club 33 meet. Dang, I hate thinking that he's gone, would have loved to have spent more time with him, maybe that's a lesson learned and I will make a greater effort to reach out to many beloved lp'rs. {{{{{to all}}}}
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer Lady S, Thank you, I received your e-mail and that was a wonderful picture of him. It looked like you were both having fun that day. llanatoye, Yes, there were a few other pics of Marty on that disc and I'll be sure to include them. Don't be too hard on yourself, I had had that same little voice whispering in my ear about Marty for months and didn't act upon it. I am so grateful that Lady S. did. Big hug to you both, {{{Lady Starlight}}}} {{{llanatoye}}}
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Thanks Shiva. I am just sick to my stomache that I didn't act on it eariler though. I just figured that we were just missing eachother at the park, and I would just run into him as usual. thought about calling him many times, but then got side tracked and didn't end up calling him. I seem to do that alot and am very shamed of myself for it. Marty had such an impact on me as do a few other LPer's. I will not make that mistake again. It cost me a dear friend and I just can't stop crying.
Originally Posted By llanatoye Gary (Shiva) just sent me two pictures of Marty that he had and asked me to post them on my Flickr site: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12609880@N00/4195116089/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...5116089/</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12609880@N00/4195116057/in/photostream/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...ostream/</a> Ladystarlight, I wish there was something I could say or do to make you feel not so sad. Maybe, if you thought about it, Marty wouldn't want you to be sad, he touched us with his smile, humor and sweetness and for that we are better people. He wants you to pass that on and to honor him, lets all walk in his footsteps and make a difference. Didn't mean to preach, I just want to help your heart to stop hurting so badly.
Originally Posted By iamsally Gary, I think you have all of my pictures already. I have a couple I will send just in case. LS, I know how close you and Marty were. He always mentioned you and your love of Billie Hill when we spoke. Let your heart feel its sadness and you will find yourself smiling at a happy memory. Please know that we share your pain.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight llanatoye, I LOVE this picture of him! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...5116089/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...5116089/</a> It captured him perfectly! When I would see him, I'd say real loud, as I was walking up to him, "There you are, HI Ya Handsome, what took you so long to get here, I been waitin' all day for you?!" Mind you, I never knew when I was goingto see him. Marty would let go with that wonderful laugh he had and he'd always say the same exact thing," Oh come on now,don't be silly." But he'd be grinnin from ear to ear. That makes me laugh to think about it ,because we did that every single time we saw eachother. Thank you for your kind words as well. I know there are many other LP'ers that hurt just the same and I'm sorry for your loss as well. Great pictures llanatoye. Thank you for posting them.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight oops that didnt work. let me try it again. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12609880@N00/4195116089/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...5116089/</a>
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Nikko was saying that hopefully sometime, next year 2010, he'd like to have a little get together in DL, in honor of his Dad. He has alot going on right now, but would like to plan a time to go to DL and have a mini gathering, in remeberance of his Dad. I think that would be great.
Originally Posted By llanatoye Oh LadyStarlight, that's a wonderful idea, I was hoping there would be something like that or something we could do in his honor. Sign me up! The last two pictures I posted were from Gary and they are the best. I can just hear him saying that to you and I think that it's put a little smile on your heart. I sure hope so.
Originally Posted By iamsally That infectious smile. <a href="http://www5.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=275539332/PictureID=128776784007/a=79203744_79203744/" target="_blank">http://www5.snapfish.com/slide...9203744/</a> We are not supposed to be going to Disneyland next year. But for this we would be there.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight That's a great picture too, and shows how he glowed with happiness. Thank you for posting that one too iamsally.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I wonder if he has a brick in the esplanade?? Maybe we could all chip together and get one in remembrance? Do they still offer them?
Originally Posted By LuLu Thanks to all who provided or posted photos. Good memories of a sweet man. ~snif~
Originally Posted By geniesjoy I wasn't sure I knew TBF but after talking to DD I did remember him from my first LP meet-Club 33 & Poozer's Billies meet. I talked very briefly with him but ended up talking alot longer with his son Nikko who was so happy to have his dad there with him. It's always sad to loose someone who lights up a room with their pressance. It's an empty dark hole lingering with us for awhile until we can accept the loss & embrace the memories of that spirit. I believe life's energy never dies but is only transformed. Once someone enters your heart they really never leave. I'm just sayin'....♥♥♥GJ P.S. I'm up for a memorial of some kind.
