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Roel Wortman
14 years ago

How terrible that Martin passed away so unexpected and so in the middle of his life. I hope that you can find the strength to overcome this tragic loss. Until last year December I worked in the same office as Martin in Amstelveen. When needed Martin was available to steer, advise us in his always very friendly and calm way. We were used to see Martin arriving at the office on Friday, always cheerfull, and having fun in what he was doing. He was a very kind and exceptionally good person. Martin, I will not forget you.

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Jan van der Horst
14 years ago

Ik kan onmogelijk beschrijven wat er door me heen ging toen ik pas laat hoorde van Martin's zo onverwachte overlijden - kan het niet bevatten en kan me voorstellen vrouw, kinderen, familie en vrienden nog minder - Ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte in deze ontzettend zware tijden en hoop dat jullie troost kunnen vinden voor dit verlies. Heb niet direkt met Martin gewerkt maar kende hem toch als een zeer bijzonder fijne open, vriendelijke en humorvolle en vooral voetbal liefhebbende collega, waarbij je het gevoel had elkaar al jaren te kennen en zo zal ik hem herinneren. Zegen en kracht gewenst! Jan

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Fred Hernandez
14 years ago

Martin, Thanks for sharing so much of your personal life with me. I enjoyed hearing of your boys at practice, your family vacations and all the rest. It was nice to have POD as a way to not lose our connection. We talked about you coming with your family to Miami as soon as I returned from India but we never know what lies in store for us. As a selfish human I will miss you dearly and as a person of faith I know you are with the redeamer in the garden of glory. You were a great friend to Carmen and me. I miss you, I love you and will never forget you. God be with you and your family forever. Your friend Fred Hernandez

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Jesmine S Joseph
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PRA team walking through Ettlingen, Germany

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A stroll before dinner with Maritn in June 2009 at Ettlingen, Germany

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After dinner chats at a pub at Ettlingen, Germany.

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Jesmine S Joseph
14 years ago

I only met Martin once at PRA F2F Meeting in Boeblingen, Germany in mid 2009. Through that single meet and various chats on the phone/email I will always remember him as a fun, professional and overall beautiful person I am going to miss much. He has this genuine care and joy for anyone and everyone he meets. May Your Soul Rest In Peace, Martin!

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sock cheng
14 years ago

Martin, Your departure is an heardbreaking event. I cannot believe last wednesday was our last telecon. You suppose to be with us on weekly basis. But you will be “apologies” for all our meeting moving forward. You are a very friendly, supportive & considerable leader & team mate. You will always be sadly missed and never forgot. To Annemarieke, Robin & Bjarne, my condolence and please stay strong.

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Corrina Rosier
14 years ago

Lieve Annemariek, Robin en Bjarne We zijn geschokt en verbijsterd door het vreselijke nieuws dat jullie Martin en vader er niet meer is...Het is gewoon niet te bevatten, voor ons al niet, laat staan voor jullie die zo dichtbij hem stonden.. Lief, warm,hartelijk, sociaal, ik kan nog wel even doorgaan hoe ik (Corrina) Martin herinner toen ik bij van Ommeren-Intexo kwam werken en ik daarna samen met Robert jullie leventje binnen wandelde want wij merkten dat naast zijn grote enthousiasme in zijn werk hij ook supertrots was op jullie, zijn gezinnetje..We hebben veel gepraat en gelachen en jullie stonden in een moeilijke periode van ons leven voor ons klaar om een luisterend oor te zijn.. Wat zullen jullie en iedereen hem zó ontzettend gaan missen hier in het aardse bestaan en de hemel is een grote ster rijker geworden.. Lieve Annemarieke, Robin en Bjarne, en ook alle familie en vrienden van Martin, wij wensen jullie ontzettend veel sterkte voor nu en voor de komende periode. Martin rust zacht..je bent voor altijd in ons hart.. Veel liefs, Corrina, Robert, Ferrence en Cyriel

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Maurizio Limido
14 years ago

ciao Martin, thank you for having shared those great pieces of life that will remain in my memory for ever. We will meet again one day. Maurizio Limido, Milan

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Jozef P. Wirabangsa
14 years ago

Beste Martin, Ik was sprakeloos toen ik het nieuws vernam. Ik heb je niet anders gekend als een enthousiaste en vreugdevolle collega. Je was alstijd gespassioneerd wanneer het op voetbal neerkwam. Je had tijd voor elk gesprek zonder je werk tekort te doen. In de korte tijd dat ik jou heb leren kennen heb ik respect leren hebben voor een byzondere man. Aan de familie wens ik heel veel kracht en sterkte toe. Martin, rust zacht.

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Jon Crowther
14 years ago

Martin was a wonderful and supportive colleague. His optimism and sense of fun would enliven even the dullest of meetings we had on tax issues. He was a great colleague to work with but even an better person to sit and have a beer with after work. It was a great shock to hear of his passing and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Jon Crowther (ex Agilent)

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Sander
14 years ago

Ben er even stil van..... Het eerste echte vriendje van mijn zus. Kwam altijd bij ons thuis op z'n stoere brommer.... 25 jaar niet gezien en onuitwisbaar in mijn geheugen. Iedereen heel veel sterkte met het verlies. Sander Schouten - Oostvoorne

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Lieve Martin, Waarom? je bent pas 49 jaar, net zo jong als ik. We zullen er helaas nooit een antwoord op krijgen. Het zet me wel weer aan het denken dat je 'moet ' genieten van elk moment wat je mag beleven. Toch blijft het oneerlijk en onacceptabel dat jij nu al uit het leven moest stappen. Ik hoor je vrolijke lach de hele week in mijn hoofd. Martin, bedankt voor je antwoorden op soms onmogelijke vragen over in- en export. Heel veel sterkte en kracht voor je vrouw, zoons, familie, collega's en vrienden die nu zonder jou verder moeten, maar je NOOIT zullen vergeten. Ik wens iedereen veel sterkte op zaterdag wanneer ze definitief afscheid van je moeten nemen. Met alle mooie herinneringen op deze site hoop ik dat de pijn verzacht wordt voor je gezin. Rust zacht, Martin Ellen

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Tom Golden
14 years ago

As a former HP/Agilent employee who had several opportunites to work with Martin over the years, I was deeply shocked to hear of his passing. Martin was always upbeat and outgoing. His sense of compassion and professionalism in the performance of his job was unquestioned and we have lost a great colleague. Please extend my wishes to his family Sincerely Tom Golden

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Olga Fedyunina
14 years ago

I was shocked hearing the news from my colleagues from the Netherlands and I am lost for words. It is difficult to imagine that Martin will never join our meetings, our talks and calls... We will miss his laugh, his sense of humor, kindness, optimism, his support and readiness to help. But he will for sure live in our hearts and will never leave our team. We will always remember him. Olga

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Gerrit Harmsen
14 years ago

Plotseling is Martin er niet meer. Je schrikt en denkt terug aan weleer. Ik herinner mij in zijn Exel tijd meerdere klantbezoeken in het buitenland o.a. in Schotland en Belgie. Kundig, goede verkoper en iemand die waarmaakte wat hij beloofde. Daarnaast was je een warm en prettig mens. Ik zal je missen. De familie wens ik alle sterkte om dit enorme verlies te verwerken. Gerrit Harmsen

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Ivo Hoogland
14 years ago

Wat een schok dat je er niet meer bent..... Ik wil je familie heel veel sterkte toewensen in deze moeilijke tijd. Ik zal je blijven herinneren als een zeer correct en wijs persoon waar je altijd bij terecht kon met vragen. Bedankt voor de fijne en goede samenwerking de afgelopen jaren. Ik zal je missen. Ivo Hoogland (DHL)

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Otto Hartunf
14 years ago

Ik wil de familie heel veel sterkte toewensen met dit verlies. Ik heb jaren met Martin mogen werken bij Van Ommeren Intexo en heb alleen maar goede herinneringen aan hem. Otto Hartung

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Monique Klootwijk
14 years ago

Mijn medeleven gaat uit naar zijn vrouw, kinderen, familie, vrienden, directe collega's en een ieder die Martin een warm hart toedraagt. Ik wil allen veel sterkte toewensen met de verwerking van dit grote verlies.

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Uma Shunmugam
14 years ago

Martin - I never got a chance to meet you but had the pleasure of working with you a lot over the last few years. I cannot count the number of times I have seen emails from you during mid morning Pacific time and I replied back asking you to please log off and go to bed. You always replied that evenings were your time with the family and after that you get back to work. You had a positive spin on everything and made sure you found the one way to make things work even if there were a 100 reasons why it might not work. Your dedication, optimism and sense of humor will be missed and I dont think it can ever be replaced. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we hope God gives them the strength to handle this. Rest in peace my friend. -Uma Shunmugam & Family

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Jessica van Leeuwen
14 years ago

Martin, mijn herinnering aan jouw, is je lach, je humor maar vooral ook je relativerings vermogen. Jouw levenslust en optimisme. Ik kan het echt nog niet bevatten. Ik zal je missen als collega en als vriend. Heel heel veel sterkte Annemarieke, Robin en Bjarne, ik leef met jullie mee. Jessica van Leeuwen, Agilent Technologies

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Mudit Gupta
14 years ago

Martin, You have touched our hearts by your thoughtful gestures, caring words and endearing nature. To me you came across as one who meant every caring word he said as it came right from your heart and one who took his team with him sharing their life experiences and not just work pressures. I regret missing out on the opportunity of meeting you in person as we had planned when I was to visit Amsterdam in April with my wife to catch the tulip season. We will remember you on our trip when we have one in future and that cup of coffee you promised at your garden. Your memories and smiles will always remain in our hearts. I pray for your family’s strength at this tough time and may your soul rest in peace!! Mudit

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Jeroen Appeldoorn
14 years ago

Beste Familie Dijkman, beste Annemarieke, Robin en Bjarne, Natuurlijk is het voor ons allen verschrikkelijk om te moeten horen wat Martin overkomen is maar mijn gedachten gaan met name naar jullie uit. Ondanks dat ik jullie niet persoonlijk ken wil ik jullie veel sterkte wensen en jullie aanmoedigen om vooral dicht bij elkaar te blijven om elkaar in deze moeilijke tijd te ondersteunen. Met zijn 3en staan jullie nog steeds heel sterk en dat is een goede basis om je partner en vader te gedenken. Jeroen Appeldoorn Agilent LSCA

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Patty Awais
14 years ago

It was a shock to hear that especially as we just talked some days before about your and my son(s) and football and the upcoming world championship. God took you too fast to heaven. Our thoughts are with your family.

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Anonymous
14 years ago

Martin, I'm lost for words... Life can be so unfair sometimes - and you having to move on much too soon makes that sentence a heavy understatement... The last time we met, we talked about your sons, their football team and how proud you were of them - I can't believe that just over a week later you are no longer with us... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow...

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Tamara Berger
14 years ago

Martin, I cannot even begin to tell you how sad I am. I will miss your laughter, your jokes, your positive spirit and our conversations about soccer. Agilent's Transaction Tax team has worked with you closely over the past years and has truly enjoyed the professional and positive work environment. We'll miss you a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sterkte!!! Tamara Berger Katya Borodina Carole Chabaneix Ankur Chowdhary Johannes Stoll

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Irene Quah
14 years ago

It is shock and sad to hear that you have left us to be with God. Your friends here in Penang will never thought that you will never visit us again in Penang. Martin, I will remember you for your friendly, helpful and happy hours working together these few years. God loves you more Martin. Selamat Tinggal selama-lamanya dari Irene Quah

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Marc Kron
14 years ago

Its been 24 hours now that I heard the sad news about Martin. I'm still shocked and stunned. Martin was such a great human being. Always helpful. Very simpatico. I'll never forget the kind words Martin wrote to me after he found out my father had passed away. As everyone knows he had a great sense of humor. You got a sense that he really enjoyed life - which made him the type of person you wanted to be around. I am so glad I had the opportunity to have met him. He'll be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the pain and loss his passing is having on his family and friends. But, my memories are all happy ones.

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Julia McDonald
14 years ago

Dear Martin, We will always miss your humour. For me I have the memory of the last time we all met in Amstelveen, you, Floor and Gert. We had dinner on my last night and, as usual, we were trying to translate your Dutch into English for me. I am sure the others can remember and when we finally realised what it was, we did not stop laughing all night. Thoughts are with Martin's family and friends - He left us too soon - Sleep tight, Julia

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Sue von Buechau
14 years ago

Martin, I still can’t imagine that I never will have the possibility talking to you. Never hear your always positive sounding voice and laugh again when you wished me a great day or a great weekend. You were such a kind and gentle soul. Always willing to help and support. You left a big hole which can’t be filled. All the planning in the world cannot prepare those left behind at an unexpected death. My deepest sympathy at this very sad time to your family and friends. Gone But Not Forgotten Sue

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Oliver Brandt
14 years ago

Ik vind het heel erg voor jullie om zo jong een vader en echtgenoot te verliezen! En hij was zo jong en in het midden van z'n leven. ( energiek, sterk, hij had veel humor) Ik hoorde het bericht vanochtend toen ik op het werk was van Agilent ( Eltjo Huisman). Ik was toch behoorlijk geschokken, ook omdat ik toch in de afgelopen jaren ook regelmatig goed kontakt met hem gehad heb. Ik leef heel erg met jullie mee, in deze moeilijke tijd. Het is werkelijk verschrikkelijk om je vader en je man te verliezen!

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Daniëlle Oudhuis
14 years ago

Martin, Wat ben ik blij dat ik jou heb ontmoet. Wat konden we lachen en lekker kwebbelen over Ajax. Maar je was er ook voor mij als ik hulp nodig had. Bedankt voor de (korte) tijd dat ik je gekend heb. Mijn gedachten gaan uit naar je familie, maar zeker ook naar je vrienden en collega's. Ik zal je ontzettend missen! Daniëlle // DHL

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Ana Martin
14 years ago

Martin I really will miss you. You have been my manager for more than three years now, and all I can say is that I enjoyed working with you very much not only as manager but also as colleague, we always said that to each other as we were so aligned.You were always there for any support , help or issue I had. .You were best listener, always thinking on how other felt and what was going on in our lives. All I can think and say is that I am sure you enjoyed live til last minute as you looked to life n such a positive way.You always had a laugh and warm word to say. As said I am already missing you. You will always be part of my memories. Huge hug to your family

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Sonia Olazar
14 years ago

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, People will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough Give the world the best you’ve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway. Dear Martin, this is the way you lived. You will be missed but always remembered. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.... Sonia

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Pascal Dorel
14 years ago

Martin, Even though I interacted with you only a few times before I left Agilent, I do remember you as a very sensitive and active listener. It is not fair for you nor for your family to be separated but your true spririt will continue to live thru your beloved ones.

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Corrina Rosier
14 years ago

Lieve Martin Deze foto is precies zoals ik jou ook kende, of het nu een etentje was, een BBQ of wat anders, overal wist je snel de stemming erin te krijgen. Het werkte altijd heel aanstekelijk want iedereen werd er vrolijk en blij van. Wat is het toch verschrikkelijk om jou te moeten missen! Ik hou dit lachende gezicht voor altijd in mijn gedachte.. liefs, Corrina

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