Name: Marine Cpl. Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin Age: 21 From: Fort Worth, Texas Assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Incident: Marine Cpl. Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin was killed in action in central Iraq. Died:
April
07, 2003
His parents gave him three names. But in Fort Worth, where Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin grew up, everyone called him “Marty.”
The 21-year-old Marine died April 7 when enemy fire on an Iraqi bridge hit the amphibious assault vehicle he was riding in.
Medellin was so reliable that when a teacher had to be out of class in high school, he’d always give Medellin’s name to any substitute. “You could depend on this guy in any situation,” said David Moerbe, who teaches economics at Boswell High School.
His family described him as a gentle, quiet man who was active in church, loved his grandmother’s tortillas and spent time with his 11-year-old brother, Simon.
The second of four sons, Medellin knew from a young age that he wanted to become a...
Prayers & Condolences For: Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin BY Anonymous on Nov 12, 2012
Dear Marty, You are always remembered and never forgotten. Thank you for defending freedom. Love blessings and peace for you today, tomorrow and always. -G
Prayers & Condolences For: Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
On this memorial day I remember the 85 Men and Women from Texas who gave their life in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqui Freedom. Marty, you were one of them and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.G (More Info)
Prayers & Condolences For: Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin BY Anonymous on Apr 08, 2010
Today I will remember you
Today is one more year w ithout youToday I can fee l you're not too far away
You're still here... In m y heart... In my mindTher e you will always have a special placeMy friend, A HERO. ~R.I.P -Jesus Mart in Antonio Medellin.It has been seven years since you passed away. You left and life after you was never the same..You touched many lives, many souls..Including mine.
I still miss you today.I want you to know,You are never forgotten
Your memory will forever be kept alive.You will always have a place in my heart.
I will never forget your smileI will never forget your words or your eyes.You were a special friend.I made a wish one day..My wish was for God to send me a true friendI opened my eyesAnd you were there.You made a difference in this worldThankyou for everything you did.
It's because of Heroes like youthat this country lives and breathes FREEDOM.
Marty,I will forever keep you in my ♥-Giovanna Ibarra.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin BY Anonymous on Nov 18, 2009
I miss you every day
even though you are gone today you still live in my heart. you have been a guiding light, an Angel sent from heaven. You have never really left you're always around to listen.. to protect your wish was to make a huge difference in the lives of many people, and that is just what you did. Your wish came true but you made more than a difference you gave so much more and it's because of you that so many people are enjoying freedom today, it's because of you that i was not killed one night your spirit was there to protect me from evil.I never got to say goodbye to you but i know in my heart that i didn't need to
you didn't believe in goodbyes remember..and neither do IMarty you will forever have a special place in my heart
I'm happy God allowed me to meet you
you continue to inspire me.loveGiovanna
Prayers & Condolences For: Jesus Martin Antonio Medellin BY John on Apr 09, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.