Amber Nicole Martin
- 18 years old
- Female
- Born Aug 14, 1989
- Died Mar 28, 2008
- Okeechobee, Florida, United States
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Amber
Amber Nicole Martin was born on August 14th, 1989 along with her twin brother Micheal Martin. She was a resident of Okeechobee, Florida and attended Okeechobee High School and the New Testament Baptist Church.
On March 28th, 2008, the body of the 18 year-old-girl was found dead in a hotel room at the Budgett Inn. in Okeechobee. It had appeared that she had suffered from an overdose of some sort. A 38-year-old woman had been arrested after admitting to contributing to the distribution of illegal drugs to minors the night before.
In April of 2008, family and friends came together at the New Testament Baptist Church to pay respects to the friend that we all lost, share memories we had with her, and to celebrate the life of a young girl that we all kept close to our heart.
To all the young people out there:
We see the news on TV and read the stories in the newspaper about something tragic that has happened to teenagers. But none of us ever take the time to think that maybe something tragic could happen to us. Just take this time to realize that life is short and even though we should live life to the fullest, we also need to think about the actions we take and how they could affect others around us.
Amber and I were best friends for 3 years. And in those 3 years, we had become so close to each other. we knew absolutely everything about each other! In the last year of her life, we became distant from one another, for no particular reason except for school. I never knew that anything like this could happen to me, losing a best friend. And now, everyday, I wonder, what would have happened if i had known and could have helped her. But I can't change the past. GOD knew that it was her time to go. I just hope that she knows how much i dearly miss her, and how much i love her, because she truely was my very best friend.
Rest In Peace Amber. Keep watching over us all, and know that we all miss you. Esspecially your Brothers and I. And keep coming to me in my dreams... It lets me know that you are listening to my prayers.
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Pat Yeates Aug 14, 2011
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Pat Yeates Mar 28, 2011
I think back over the years. Watching you grow up. I used to tell you that if I ever had a little girl I wanted her to be just like you. That wasn't really true...I wanted her to be you. When you got older and started calling us Mom and Dad I thought it was finally true. No, we weren't able to adopt you but then taht was only paper. My heart was alreay yours. I remember you talking about when you would get married. You wanted Lester to walk you down the isle and the whole church to say they were giving you away. You didn't know this, but I saved my wedding dress for you. I remember how special you and the boys made Seth feel when you told people that he's your little brother. He still tells everyone about the time you took hin in the locker room and showed him off to all your team mates. It makes him just beam! I can still hear you say "Hey Momma". I remember how Lester tried to hide his heart melting everytime you 'd say "Daddy will you...?" He never could say no. The way the two of you ganged up on everyone just wasn't right, but I miss it so much. I loved how you said you looked like us with you hair died dark. You were right.
I also think of what your future could have been. What a great mom you'd have made. How much you would have loved our new son if you had met him. All the things you would have taught them both. In fact, a few months ago Seth started singing a song from the 80's. When I asked where he learned it he said you taught him. I think you had so much to offer to kids going through what you went through in your short life.
I know you're in heaven now. I know you're happy and finally feel the peace that all children should, but I'd give anything to have you back. Since I can't, just know that I love you more than life it's self. I know I'll see you again one day. So while you're waiting say "Hi" to the people you're with and help decorate my mansion. Be sure there's a room for you all decorated in green and pink. I can't wait to sit with you for hours on end and talk, only this time you won't be crying. You'll always be my little girl. I'll see you soon.
I love you,
Momma
R.I.P.
BIRTHE. Aug 20, 2008
I send my prayers to her family.
amber...
rach Apr 23, 2008
I'm mad at myself. I'm mad for not showing you enough love. I'm sorry. That day you were walking down the street and I picked you up, I should have never taken you to get gas or back to that truck. I should have taken you to my house and sat you down for a serious wakeup call. I'm sorry I didn't.
I can't even deal with this or let it sink in too far. It hurts way too much.
You are going to missed more than you will ever know. You will always be one of my sisters. I don't want to leave this off on such a horribly sad note..so these are my happy memories of the time I lived with Amber...
-essence telling you that you have a butt chin the first time she met you.
-sitting on the couch together watching every episode of beauty and the geek and the bachelor season
-me having to babysit everyone in the house while anna was in her "diaper" stage and everyone was acting awful...you had such a heart to help and always came to my rescue
-when i moved to okeechobee, i had no friends or no one to really even talk to...you went to tribulation house with me and never left my side. you'd bring me home a huge mountain dew every night when i'd pick you up or you'd come home from gators...you sure made me feel welcomed and at home.
- you making hardly anything on allowences and chores...volunteering to wash my car for extra cash and then spending it on your family and the other girls...you were so self-less and so giving.
i can't continue this anymore...i don't blame you though amber for what happened. you know i love you with all my heart.