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Mark "Gunner" Martinez

Nam Knight Gunner (Westside Chapter) tragically lost his life on the evening of June 30, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  Gunner was a true American warrior and hero, a Veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, OEF and OIF.  He honorably served our nation for more than three decades, first in the Air Force, and then in the Army, as well as having worked as a prison guard in the Florida state penitentiary system.  Gunner was the quintessential Nam Knight, and epitomized what this Club is about.  He  never asked for anything in return, but was always there for his Brothers.  He loved to ride and was looking forward to his new-found retired status, spending time with his Family and riding with his Brothers.  Rest in Peace, Gunner...KFFK.

MARTINEZ, Mark Lawrence, 59, passed away June 30, 2011. Mark joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and served 12 years active duty before joining the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1989 and the U.S. Army in 1993. Mark served in the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, O.E.F and O.I.F., Panama, Central and South America. Mark retired from the U.S. Army April 1, 2011. He also worked at Okaloosa County State Penitentiary as a prison guard. Marked was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Nam Knights of America. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Susan Martinez; sons, Scott Martinez, Brian Martinez and Anthony Martinez; daughter, Sara Martinez; brothers, Gary Martinez and John Martinez; sisters, Joni Chapa; Kay Cram and Karen Kushner; three grandchildren, Saylor, Dylan and Caleb and an extended loving family and friends. Mark was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held 6PM-9PM Monday, July 4, 2011 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 10AM Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Interment will immediately follow at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Nam Knights of America P.O. Box 2519 Riverview, Florida 33569.
 

Brothers and Others,
Arrangements for NK Gunner are as follows:
Visitation: 4 JULY 11, 1800 – 2100 HRS at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens.
Services: 5 JULY 11, 1000 HRS at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens.
Burial: Immediately following Services at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Contact information for both locations is as follows:
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens
2323 W. Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, FL 33511
813-689-8121
www.hillsboromemorial.com
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241-9574
(941) 922-7200
http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/sarasota.asp
Contact me if you need any further information.
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