My deepest sympathies to Matt, Bernie, Dennis and their families along with Ben and all the HiRailers.
When I thought his ever present smile couldn't get bigger I ran into him just after speaking with Matt. I told him he's got a great kid and that smile got bigger. That's how I'll always remember him.
I wondered if something was wrong when I did not see him at this year's Train Fest. I'm very sorry to see this. My condolences to his family and the NJHiRailers.
Chris
Lehigh Valley High Railers
I am sorry to hear of his passing. Never knew him, but I think it was him & Ben handing out knishes at last Octobers' York. A major loss................
Ben,
Rarely does one go through life and meet someone of Marty's caliber.
I felt privileged----just to have some short talks with Marty.
He always had a vision---a plan ahead. What an interesting life.
Marty---thank you for being so kind and letting my grandson Mark run his trains
on this great layout. It's the kindest act that was ever offered to myself and the family.
Marty reached out to everyone and literally offered a beautiful place to
visit--with no prerequisites.
My hat is off to Marty and a farewell salute.
My best to the family.
Floyd and family
We are very sad at marty's passing. Our prayers are for Marty and his family as well as his NJ HiRailers family.
Very sad news indeed. My condolences to all Marty's friends and family. He was a very generous man.
A sad reminder to see the doctor.
Very sorry to hear this news. My condolences to his family and his many friends.
My prayers go out for Marty and the Horning family. He was a good man and the way we know this is by all the good things he left behind in this world.
The NJ High Railers is probably one of many things he added to peoples lives in his all too short of a stay with us.
You guys have no idea how much I hate Cancer, it takes so much beauty from all of our lives.
Good-by Marty, may we all be together again in God's sweet time.
Mario Evangelista
I only knew Marty to say hi to in passing at the Train Stocks but his influence and contributions were evident everywhere.
My sincerest condolences to both his families (his and the NJHR). He will be missed.
The Hi-Railers layout can now serve as a monument to Marty and his contributions.
May he rest in peace and enjoy looking down on what he helped to create.
Ben, my condolences to his family and all his friends at your club and around the country.
It's always sad to hear of the passing of someone that loves and promotes the hobby. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marty's family and all his friends at NJHR.
Doug
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of his friends and associates at the NJHirailers.
Steve
Very sad news indeed. Please tell Matt and family & Marty's extended NJ Highrailers family our deepest condolences and thoughts are with them.
Sorry to hear of your loss, gentlemen.
my deepest sympathies.
Dear NJHirailers,
This is very sad news to hear. At the very first trainstock I was to meet ben, but he was on a amtrak train to washington DC to watch the redskins & cowboys game. It was marty who made me feel welcome, showed me around the layout, introduced me to other club members. Through out the day when marty saw me, he always asked if I needed anything, or wanted a close up picture of something on the layout. All though I only saw him once a year for the next 4 years, his smile and kindness brought me back to the first trainstock. I know the NJHirailers will do the right thing to honor marty, but please have a time set aside at trainstock 6 for marty like we did for owen.
Rest In Peace my friend, and thank you for making a complete stranger feel like part of the NJHirailers family 5 years ago.
Sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Horning family and to Marty's extended Highhrailer family. Thanks for all you did for the hobby.
- Mike
A terrible loss!
The last time I spoke to him was at one of the NJHirailers open house's. He was a great guy. I met him when I used to have my train store in Hillsdale, NJ (CB Train Depot). He and Matt were regular customers of my store. Always happy and great all around guy. I didn't see him for a few years after I closed the store. I went to a NJHirailers open house and I ran into him. It was like we just saw each other a few days ago. He gave me the grand tour of the place. Even the offices of the building.
He will be sorely missed.
My condolences to Matt, Bernie, and the whole family.
Mike R
Ben
I was very saddened to read this post.
I extend my deepest sympathies to Marty's family, friends and the NJ HiRailers, who were a big part of his life.
My condolences to Marty's family and friends. He was a really nice man and will be missed. We are remembered for what we leave behind and he did a great thing for his son with the HiRailers. Not only was it great for Matt, it was a benefit to many. People like that are few and far between.
Gerry
sad news...condolences to his family and friends.
Our sincere condolences to Matt and his family. Marty truly was a good man who did a lot to promote our hobby and open his building/layout up for us all to enjoy with our families for many years now. I've had a lot of good times and met some good people because of this man. He truly will be missed and never forgotten by me and my family.
Brian
Ben ,
my condolences , I had the pleasure of knowing Marty , Bernie , Ben , way back in the beginning of the club . Marty was always gracious , he and Bernie visited my shop in Orlando on several occasions , we always would head out for a unbelievable dinner .
These guys are the best , Ben has been a gracious host to me on many occasions.
Marty was cool.
Bernie
Condolences to Marty's family and the NJ Highrailers, a very sad day indeed. As someone mentioned above, his smile was special, it brightened the room and made visitors feel like family.
Very sorry to hear the loss. Condolences to family and friends that knew him.
I am very sorry to hear this news. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family. I appreciate all he did for the hobby. I met him once for a few minutes and he seemed like a very nice guy.
Phil Gatto
My condolences to his family, friends and the NJ Highrailers.
Very sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and to all NJ HiRailers Family.
Marty always had a smile at the door. Great guy - he will be missed.
Bill
Although I've never met this gentleman I am saddened by this news; it is truly tragic when we loose a leader in this our great hobby. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the membership of the NJ Highrailers.
I am sorry for Marty's passing. My condolences to his family, his friends and the club. My prayers are with all of you.
Paul
Did not have the pleasure to meet him. It is hard to replace special people like that. Condolences for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. This truly is terrible news. It was always a pleasure to speak with him at each of the Trainstocks. I just finished watching the NJ Hi-Railers' episode of I Love Toy Trains the other night for the first time as well. He will be missed.
--Greg
Thoughts and prayers for Marty's family and the NJHiRailers.
So sorry for your loss he was a kind generous individual. May his memory be for a blessing.
Sorry to hear about that.
Tin
Marty always greeted me with a handshake and a smile. He made me feel welcome from the first time I met him. Truly a great loss.
Steve C.
I am very saddened to hear of Marty's passing. Marty will be remembered as a man who truly loved people. If you met Marty, there was no way that you couldn't like him. Each time that I attended Trainstock he warmly greeted me as a friend with his trademark smile and handshake. He would greet everyone warmly and was always happy to share the layout that he loved with everyone.
I will fondly remember Marty for his generosity, kindness, and hospitality. While we will miss Marty I am certain that he is now with the God of Israel experiencing the joy and love that he always brought to others.
My sincerest condolences to the Horning family for the loss of a very good man.
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