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Message started by urbinrider on Jul 31^st, 2012, 4:17pm

Title: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Jul 31^st, 2012, 4:17pm

I am sorry to say one of or friends passed away this morning. Joe Martin or as we know him as Jman. he loved riding his bikes all of them he has had many we have tried to count he could tell alot about how they handled and how much fun he enjoyed riding with all of us in the past rides. He will be missed
Rest in peace

here we are getting reading to go for one of our rides to river legacy park
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll243/urbinrider/General%20pictures/100_0698.jpg

and Joe on his Mach I he enjoyed building it
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll243/urbinrider/General%20pictures/0216091659-00.jpg

I Will post more pic if I can find some

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Jul 31^st, 2012, 4:37pm

This was Hotter N Hell 2008
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll243/urbinrider/General%20pictures/100_1325.jpg
Joe and rode the 100K At the 40mi rest stop he had a flat and he thought he was done for the day.
he told me to go on and he would get a ride back. Then someone in a SAG truck told me my friend
got a tire and tube and he was coming and we finished together. he never wanted to give up.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll243/urbinrider/General%20pictures/100_1338.jpg

Joe At the 50mi rest stop
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll243/urbinrider/General%20pictures/100_1344.jpg

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by freakflyer9999 on Jul 31^st, 2012, 5:35pm

I bought my first bent from Joe several years ago. Can't say that we were close friends, but we did chat from time to time by private message and phone.

We had planned on doing the Tour De Cure together, but Joe had to back out due to the injuries that he had received in an accident recently.

Joe was scheduled to receive a brand new trike this weekend courtesy of ARFA of Texas. He and I were planning on going riding as soon as he got it. He was very excited about this.

He will be missed by the bent community.

Urbinrider, do you know any details about Joe's passing? Was it related to his recent accident or just his physical issues that he has been living with.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by TonyWard on Jul 31^st, 2012, 5:38pm

RIP Joe - tailwinds

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Bud_Bent on Jul 31^st, 2012, 6:59pm

Wow, I am shocked and so sorry to read this. Rose and I met Joe right after we started riding. RIP Joe. Condolences to his family and friends.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by diannalightning on Jul 31^st, 2012, 9:11pm

freakflyer9999 wrote:

Joe was scheduled to receive a brand new trike this weekend courtesy of ARFA of Texas. He and I were planning on going riding as soon as he got it. He was very excited about this.

Yes he was very excited about getting his new trike and Urbinrider and I had planned on going down with our trikes to ride with him on the Trinity Trail. I've contacted Jane and Greg (ARFA)--their heart goes out to Joe's family and friends.

freakflyer9999 wrote:

Urbinrider, do you know any details about Joe's passing? Was it related to his recent accident or just his physical issues that he has been living with.

According to Joe's oldest son, it was a respiratory issue which I wouldn't think was caused by his dislocated shoulder. I'm sure Urbinrider will post more as he finds out more from the family. This was quite a shock to us all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Jul 31^st, 2012, 9:33pm

Oh man...and I just met him iirc, on aikigreg's Trinity trail ride. What happened?? He seemed ok then...???

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by ARFAofTexas on Jul 31^st, 2012, 9:55pm

I received the called from his son today about Joe's passing. I was totally in shock when I heard the news. I talked to him just yesterday to let him know I had picked up the TerraTrike Cruiser and sent him pictures last night. He was so excited about receiving it next week and we were so looking forward to meeting him. Joe seemed to me to be a person just so full of life no matter what. We here at ARFA were thrilled to have known him for the short time we did. Our hearts reach out to his family and friends during this time of mourning and healing.

May there be a TerraTrike in Heaven waiting for you Joe and happy Triking.

ARFA of Texas
Renay Andrews
CEO

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by dd5339 on Jul 31^st, 2012, 10:12pm

Our prayers go out to the family..

Semper Fi

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by aikigreg on Jul 31^st, 2012, 10:12pm

I am so sad to hear of this. If anyone has info on his funeral or anything, let us know. I'd like to send flowers, at least. Joe was a funny guy, and very kind as well.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by freakflyer9999 on Aug 1^st, 2012, 8:21am

Next week, Joe was to have been the first recipient of a new trike from ARFA of Texas. The mission of ARFA of Texas, Assistive Recumbents for All, is to assist people with different types of disabilities, disorders and/or injuries who cannot ride traditional two-wheel cycles to receive recumbent style cycles.

As I and others have stated, Joe was very excited about this opportunity to continue riding. He was very thankful for this and had communicated his gratitude in a letter to ARFA that Jane has posted on the Easy Street Recumbents Facebook page. (I've reposted the text of his letter below).

I am sure that ARFA will find another deserving recipient for the trike they had arranged for Joe, however, their work doesn't end with just the one trike. I think that it would be a fitting memorial to Joe, for those that are able, to make a donation to ARFA (http://www.arfaoftexas.org/donations1.aspx)

Kenny G.

<Joe's letter of gratitude to ARFA>
Wow. "I can't begin to tell you what your gift of a TerraTrike has meant to not only me but my sons who have constantly worried about me and my riding on 2 wheels.
The 4th of July should be for family fun as we celebrate our countries birthday. Not only was I in a great deal of pain because of my crash into a bike bridge but I had to push my long wheelbase bike abt quarter of a mile to the park road so I could be found, let me tell you you really do see stars when the sharp pain from an injury is rudely disturbed by each little bump in the road.
My boy's (Josh age 32 and Justin 28) knew I would ride again rather than rot in my Lazyboy chair. So the news that a group was out there who was able to help folks in my situation was a godsend.
They have seen me survive brain/spinal surgery I live with spinal chord damage and had to have the base of my skull carved out to relieve pressure where the skull allows the spinal cord connect to the lower part of brain.They were just little guys in 1990, when they watched me fight to walk again (not well but enough to take care of myself with just a little assistance) then just 2 years after my surgery we lost my mom to a stroke, dad passed away 3 years prior from sorted lung complications from 25 years of working for Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park.
So, I'm not a guy who opens up a lot about my life,, but in this instance wanted you to understand just what a really big positive this event is not only in my life, gut to my sons as well. Recumbents forge an alliance between folks who have chosen to say no to despair and yes to possibilities. From now on we are part of a great loving caring group of people from all walks of life. When you see another recumbent on the road, you instantly feel a common bond with them. When you smile at strangers as you ride, you usually are treated to smiles back at you.
Here's mine
God bless you in your mission to put even more smiles on the road and witnessing positive changes in our part of the world.
Joe "

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 1^st, 2012, 9:46am

I think if folks are interested and the family ok with it, we should do a memorial ride for jman. Maybe if diannalightning or someone knows one of his favorite routes? And a good place to stop after to eat and chat would be good. Maybe his sons would like to ride too?

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Patti on Aug 1^st, 2012, 10:00am

Since he was going to ride the Trinity Trail with the new trike, that might be an acceptable choice. A ride from Benbrook up to the Stockyards perhaps?

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by freakflyer9999 on Aug 1^st, 2012, 10:08am

Patti wrote:

Since he was going to ride the Trinity Trail with the new trike, that might be an acceptable choice. A ride from Benbrook up to the Stockyards perhaps?

Yes, he rode the Trinity Trails often, since he lived in the Hulen area and his primary transportation was his bent. I have a trike I could lend to one of his sons if they needed/wanted something to ride.

Though it would be a bit further for me, it might be a good idea to start at Gateway Park off of Beach St. A bit closer than Benbrook for any of the folks who might want to join from the Dallas direction. The Stockyards would still be a great destination.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 1^st, 2012, 11:00am

[quote Urbinrider, do you know any details about Joe's passing? Was it related to his recent accident or just his physical issues that he has been living with.[/quote]
I don't think it had anything to do with his falling he has been battling with a condition in his spine for the last 20yrs. I also bought a bent from him that is when I meet him at River Legacy Park.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by scooterdaddy52 on Aug 1^st, 2012, 11:01am

:'( A very nice man. I met him only once when I purchased the Mach2 as shown in pix#2. He was very knowledgeable about bikes and helpful to me. I always enjoyed reading his posts. I wish I had lived close to where he rode. I am sure he was a great cycling friend to all who knew him.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 1^st, 2012, 11:12am

freakflyer9999 wrote:

[quote author=Patti link=1343769422/0#12 date=1343833233]Since he was going to ride the Trinity Trail with the new trike, that might be an acceptable choice. A ride from Benbrook up to the Stockyards perhaps?

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 1^st, 2012, 11:27am

I just spoke with Joe's Son Josh and he said but it is not definite yet but he will have his Memorial at the National Cemetery maybe next Friday. Josh will let me know when all the details will be worked out.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by ARFAofTexas on Aug 1^st, 2012, 12:18pm

Please let us know when the memorial ride will be and we would like to attend. In Joes memory I will be bringing the Cruiser for this ride. Maybe one of his sons would like to ride it in his honor.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 1^st, 2012, 4:19pm

Wow, very sad... I hadn't seen him in quite a while actually, but rode with he and Eddie on the Collin Classic several years ago...

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 1^st, 2012, 7:24pm

I think for all concerned, it would work best to have the ride some time after the services at National Cemetery. That way the family will have had at least that, taken care of, and maybe their lives will be settling down a touch. I would like to attend, provided the chosed date & time work out. (Don't forget HotRocks ride and REd River Rally on the 11th, and HHH is the 25th.)

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by texpug on Aug 1^st, 2012, 7:36pm

I would just like to suggest something -- I know Joe would appreciate my bring this up.

Joe was off the charts excited about his new Terra Trike Cruiser that he was to receive from AFRA August 8. We at ARFA were as excited as Joe. His outpouring of thanks and his testimony how receiving this trike was going to make everything better in his life just made us realize the impact AFRA can have on the lives of those who need help getting a recumbent trike to change their lives for the better. We are so very, very heart broken to lose Joe.

ARFA depends entirely on donations to acquire recumbent bikes and trikes so they can get them to those who nee them. I am sure Joe would appreciate any memorials in his honor that are made to ARFA. Please visit our website at www.arfaoftexas.org.

Happy trails Joe while riding your Terra Trike up in Heaven. It was an honor to know you.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by esbee on Aug 1^st, 2012, 7:59pm

I emailed ARFA and offered them some of my TEXAS print posters that I have come out with in limited edition to sell or raffle off to make money to buy trikes for needy people. They said they would love to have them. I am making arrangements with ARFA to pick them up the weekend of aug 5th. Is anybody here connected with the newspaper as this would make a good story in memory of someone who liked bents?
susan in paris [smiley=popcorn.gif]

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 1^st, 2012, 9:58pm

*Update on Services For Joe Martin*
I am currently awaiting word from funeral home on when we will recieve my fathers ashes. I should know have more info tomorrow so that I can finalize plans with the VA. We will be shooting for a friday service on 8/10 late morning at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetary. We will have a family gathering afterwords at my mothers home in Fort Worth and everyon will be welcome to come and share memories of my Father and celebrate his life.
-Joshua Martin.

These are posting on Joshua Martins Facebook and the second one is from Joe's Facebook

Joshua Martin
5 hours ago
My Father Joe Martin will have his Facebook page will be memorialized in the next few days, If you you want to friend him please feel free to do so. Once his page is memorialized its my understanding that only friends will have access from that point on.

This Facebook page will be memorialized in the next few days wich will make it private to firends and family only so please send your friend request in over the next day or two.
- Joshua Martin

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by freakflyer9999 on Aug 2^nd, 2012, 7:01am

Joe's Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/JoesBentForLife)

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 6^th, 2012, 7:38pm

Ok here is a posting from FB from Josh Martin Joe's son
Information Time and Day of funeral proceedings for my Father Joe Martin are as follows: Service Will be on Friday August 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. sharp. These services will be held at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 (214) 467-3374. Anyone is welcome to attend if they desire to, but nobody needs to feel obligated. My Brother and I would love to see as
many friends and family as possible but are aware that getting out during a weekday can be difficult and we understand everybody’s circumstance is different. The ceremony should be fairly short but we will be having BBQ for lunch at our mothers House in Fort Worth Texas after the event and spending time with friends and family celebrating our Dads life and sharing stories. This will be a “Wet” party so beer will be supplied and fun shall be had, it’s what Joe would have wanted. If you can’t make it to the service anyone is still more than welcome to swing by the house to pay their respects and have a beer if they like. If anybody has any questions at all please feel free to contact Joshua Martin (817) 908-8274 or Justin (817) 204-4406

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 6^th, 2012, 9:59pm

I won't be able to attend as I will be at the Dallas VA Medical Center having my left shoulder sliced and diced on at that time, but I hope other rbenters are able to make it.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by aikigreg on Aug 8^th, 2012, 7:33pm

I'm in kentucky visiting my mom
ut love to Joe's family. Best wies for a speedy recovery, Bud,!

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 11^th, 2012, 10:13pm

It was a very nice memorial for Joe I got to meet his family. some were like his brother he talked about and his Ex wife. They were all very nice people.
Now lets talk about that ride in his honor. I will post something in up coming rides but it looks like it will be Sept 1 at River Legacy Park

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by freakflyer9999 on Aug 13^th, 2012, 12:00pm

urbinrider wrote:

I'll be on my way to Colorado that day. Have a great ride.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 13^th, 2012, 6:46pm

That's Labor Day weekend.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by jayg on Aug 13^th, 2012, 7:10pm

Sept. 1 is the date of Kenny J's Lancaster Air Show ride.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 13^th, 2012, 8:08pm

Any suggestions Are welcome. Having this ride was suggested at the beginning of this thread.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Patti on Aug 13^th, 2012, 9:26pm

What about Sunday, the 9th or, if the preference is for a Saturday date, the 15th? There is the ride in Greenville on the 15th so there may be some folks with a conflict. However, the Cowtown Classic is on the 8th and I expect there might be more folks here that will attend that one than the one in Greenville.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by urbinrider on Aug 14^th, 2012, 1:21pm

Patti wrote:

Patti someone else also suggested we do it at the Cow town Classic. we want to ask the boys (Joe's sons) to be included. so lets find out, it is in the neck of there neighborhood and Joe was going to ride it anyway.

Title: Re: In Memory of Jman AKA Joe Martin
Post by Patti on Aug 15^th, 2012, 8:34am

That would be good and makes a nice gesture by including the family.