Freestyle RIP WASTELAND - We lost a member today.

[Big Kahuna]

As I didn't know Jesse, it seems he was a close friend to many and family to more. My condolences to friends, family, and riding brothers. I'm around quite a few people here at work (military base) who suffer from PTSD, and you really don't know how they feel or what they think and dream about. This is a problem most people don't wish to talk about, and should. I'm deeply sorry for the loss, RIP Jesse.

One of my flooring reps was in here yesterday, He spent some time in Afghanistan/Iraq, He described it the best way I have heard in the most simplistic way. Many of our soldiers may come back home, but their Spirit/Souls do not..... When you think about it, it is true. Some are able to overcome it, Some Cannot.

 

[KTM434]

As I didn't know Jesse, it seems he was a close friend to many and family to more. My condolences to friends, family, and riding brothers. I'm around quite a few people here at work (military base) who suffer from PTSD, and you really don't know how they feel or what they think and dream about. This is a problem most people don't wish to talk about, and should. I'm deeply sorry for the loss, RIP Jesse.

Areed. I never met Jesse but saw his presence on the forum. I feel closer to him after reading all these posts and have gotten a good sense of his glowing personality. It's very sad to see PTSD take over someone after they risk their life to serve their country. I've seen TV shows about soldiers that suffer from it Harrison and its sad to see. I remember a guy that just couldn't emotionally connect with his wife and children after returning from Iraq. He would walk around the house like a zombie and couldn't get out of that state of mind. He was a medic in the force and could not handle all the memories of wounded people begging for their lives and him not being able to do much for them. Those visions would haunt him and he was going to therapy with other soldiers to try to move on and get his family life back. It was very sad because I couldn't imagine losing that bond with my wife and kids. I truly feel for his family and can't imagine how hard this must be for them. It's truly sad

 

[McDog]

My heart just breaks for his wife enduring the deployments, rejoicing at his return, but then suffering with him and now being alone. I cant quit thinking about it. Horrible.

 

[SuperJETT]

Here's an example of the type of person Jesse was.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/102731-US-Marine-Injured-need-prayers-and-wishes-PLEASE-READ!!

 

[waterfreak]

RIP brother! I remember Jesse from the very first freerides (lanier,altoona, daytona) hanging with him while he was drinking from his oversized cup .He was always smiling and seemed very happy then.

and thank you for risking and giving your life defending our freedom

 

[98gti]

Hearing stuff like this always makes you very thankful for what you have. When you are down and things arent going your way it makes you realize how it could be so much worse, and how petty the small things are. Also makes you realize you have no idea what someone is dealing with in their own mind. It sure does make you think. So so sad, my thoughts are with all of you that lost him.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Wow I haven't spent a lot of time on here the last few days and just saw this bad news.

RIP, and SEMPER FI brother!

 

[Big Kahuna]

just some pics

 

[Scraggly]

Please go Rags...Jesse was such a friendly person; I feel confident his family will really appreciate your attendance. If anyone asks, just tell them you're my proxy (man, if there was any way I could pull off a last minute flight, I'd o it in a heartbeat).

i sure will Lisa. the plan right now is the wife and i are heading down Saturday morning. if anyone wants to hitch a ride let me know.

 

[XFT LOU]

Sorry to here the bad news .
We met at Riot Ride' 06

 

[NiagaraMike]

Here's an example of the type of person Jesse was.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/102731-US-Marine-Injured-need-prayers-and-wishes-PLEASE-READ!!

What really sucks is reading that Jesse knew he had friends everywhere including so many on this board and his great wife and family and still could not see light at the end of the PTSD tunnel. You showed (thanks...) how Jesse was so ready to ask for help for his hurt friend and saw his pain and did what he could to help him.....yet he could not use his own support web here when he got home with most of his limbs intact. This only starts to show how bad this PTSD is.... surrounded by caring people and still not able to dig out and get back into his life with the friends he earned. I cannot imagine his pain to not be able to move on with so much support all around him. His mother's remarks about Semper FI donations .... even if it saves one Marine.... just make more and more sense all of the time. I cannot even begin to imagine his pain. Brutal. This story just keeps getting sadder all of the time. Reading his past requests for prayers to help his friend knowing he needed the same just sting... and sting deeply. Why can we not save these people?

 

[Big Kahuna]

Crap, I am out of Thanks.

 

[Scraggly]

Crap, I am out of Thanks.

I got one for you.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Free beer for anybody that come. Limit. We'll, to be determined.

 

[Roseand]

Free beer for anybody that come. Limit. We'll, to be determined.

I first heard this song around the time I heard this news.. And from what I've heard about all this.... I thought it fit..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJDcwBw4-cE

 

[Jr.]

Free beer for anybody that come. Limit. We'll, to be determined.

If your going to do that, everyone should drink out of Jesse sized, "Damn Big Mugs"

 

[Silver Surf]

Hearing stuff like this always makes you very thankful for what you have. When you are down and things arent going your way it makes you realize how it could be so much worse, and how petty the small things are. Also makes you realize you have no idea what someone is dealing with in their own mind. It sure does make you think. So so sad, my thoughts are with all of you that lost him.

I agree 100%

Thank You for serving our country.

My heart goes out to your family.

R.I.P.

 

[WaveBlastin444]

R.I.P Wasteland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p0hSKaxh_M&list=PLT8e26RvjKvxO7A95-4Old6k2auVFrQbf

 

[Big Kahuna]

If your going to do that, everyone should drink out of Jesse sized, "Damn Big Mugs"

You will be seeing the Big Ass Mug, you will be making a Toast with it!

 

[Matt_E]

Obituary:

http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/798057/Martin-USMC-Sgt-Jesse.php

Sgt. Jesse Michael Martin, USMC, a Marine who served his country with distinction, honor and commitment, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Florence. He was 26.
Jesse grew up in Florence and graduated from Bradshaw High School in 2005. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and received Boot Camp training at Parris Island, SC. He served one tour in Afghanistan in the 2nd Anglico Unit. He returned home and married Morgan Strong. He was called for a second tour in Afghanistan where he was a forward observer working with the Nepalese Gurkhas, known as the fiercest fighters in the world. He taught them to read maps and call in artillery strikes and the handbook he wrote is still used by them. As a show of respect, the Gurkhas ceremoniously presented Jesse a Kukri, a forward curving knife used in combat.
Following his second tour he and Morgan lived in Camp Lejune, NC and they moved to Florence where he attended UNA. Jesse was an avid Jet Ski rider and had entered amateur competitions. He loved the outdoors, was a hunter, and a collector of guns.
Jesse was a great storyteller and was animated as he shared his tales. Friends and family knew not to interrupt until the story was told.
The visitation for family and friends will be Friday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkins Funeral Home, Florence. The service to celebrate his life will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel led by a friend Harrison Lanford. The family requests that close friends and Marine brothers who knew Jesse speak about him during the service. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Sheffield Oakwood Cemetery.
Jesse is survived by his wife Morgan Strong Martin; parents Jeff and Tammy Martin of Florence; parents-in-law Bill and Rachel Strong of Florence; grandparents Linda Bond, Sheffield, Geraldine Martin and Barbara Elliott of Muscle Shoals; aunts and uncles; sister-in-law Rita Strong, Harvest, AL
Pallbearers will be Harrison Lanford, Cpl. Tyler Elliott USMC, Daniel Hamm, Sgt. Joshua King, USMC, Paul Lehr, Will Corey, SPC. Daniel Martin, US Army, and GySgt. Matthew Jaroslawski, USMC. Honorary bearers will be Cpl. Brian Felber, USMC, and members of the 2nd Anglico Unit, USMC.
Semper Fi