Birth date: Jan 27, 1949 Death date: Dec 2, 2014
Michael J. Martin, age 65, of Joelton, passed away on December 2, 2014. Michael was born in Lubbock, Texas on January 27, 1949 to Meekley and Virginia Martin. Michael was a loving husband and father, and a friend to many. Michael Read Obituary
I've seen Mike and Tim at many veteran's event over the years. I am so sorry they are no longer with us any more. I loved their music. If anyone knows how I could get any of their CD's, I would appreciate it. I only have an old cassette that someone gave me many years ago. My name is Terry Toenges. My email is [email protected].
I fondly remember my last time with Mike. I was down in Florida at Jason Haselby's graduation. Mike was performing at the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall show and we caught the end of it, where he immediately pulled out "Bald Headed Man" to celebrate our family gift of cueball-ness. Mike was crashing with a friend, as was oft the case when he was on the road, many different friends. We were on the beach and had a great night of swimmin', drinkin' and rememberin'.
I miss our phone call around Veteran's Day where we would talk about the men and women in uniform and his pursuit of the Nashville dream. I think all of that took a backseat to looking after his Band of Brothers. I miss you, Mike.
I spent many times visiting his mother who I called Aunt Gin, with his brother Steve....Michael spent lots of times at my grandmother whose name was Hazel...plus going to the farm in Ropes, where Sharon his cousin lives...We always wondered what happened to Mike and so sorry to hear of his passing...it sounds like he did a lot with his musical talent to help his Vietnam vets...May he rest in peace with his mom and brother and so many of his family who has gone before him...
Michael always sang "That ole bald headed man" to my now deceased husband (who was bald headed). Now he can do it in person once again. We both loved him so much. R.I.P Michael. You were our hero too!
I and a couple of other Vietnam Vets from my area followed Michel and Tim all over the mid west for many years. Actually put together a POW march from Lansing Michigan to South Bend Indiana in the early 90's with Mike and Tim. Michael even spent a few nights at my house during the march. He and I became good friends over the years but that is understandable because Michael was so easy to like. We lost track of each other for a while but started talking to each other again a few months ago. The last we talked was about two weeks ago before i went out of town for a couple of weeks and he said he wasn't doing so well. It is so sad to hear of his passing.
While talking with Michael two weeks ago I explained to him how he had changed the lives of many Vietnam Veterans and i am sure even saved a few Veterans lives with his message. It was a true honer to know Michael...
Ray Phillips
Niles Mi.
Another good man down. When I would listen to his music and Ray Phillips and I would travel many miles to see and here him. It helped me to deal with things in life and kept close friends together and thru Mike and Tim ,we met new friends. The WALKING MAN will walk with Tim now and in spirit with us all.
Larry D Davis
Vietnam 69-70-71
I met Dino in a tropical paradise , VietNAM 45 years ago. He walked point for our platoon and is a major reason why many of us survived and are here today. His laid back attitude and calmness in the face of danger and out of it were a major example to us all. This year I reconnected with him after all this time and it made me feel great and I also found out what a talented musician he was. Our reconnection is now much too short and I miss this guy who is THE BEST AMERICAN I EVER KNEW. Rest in peace my brother as you were a shining example for your family, daughter and the many friends you acquired through the years.
