THE WALL OF FACES

I've kept his memory alive on my bracelet. Would like to give it to family member. His service was not forgotten.

you are remembered by your family and shipmates for taking on the challenges and hazards of service to our country. Thank you to your skipper, Don Priest, and Locust who shared their memories of you here. Included is your inscription from the Court of Remembrance at the Honolulu Memorial.

Dear Lt John Martin, Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer - Pilot on the USS ORISANKY. You are still MIA - Please come home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Father’s Day just passed, and it’s summer. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Be at peace.

It’s been a few years but I wanted you to know we all miss you. Funny how you show up at squadron gatherings still perched on a barstool.see ya
Locust

I am proud to share the same Alma Mater and uniform ( ex the “Wings of Gold”) as LT Martin. Within 2 week s of 1 May 2020, I will post his entry on the Harvard Hall of Heroes in the Post World War II file on the website of the Advocates for Harvard ROTC. LT Martin is also currently included on the Vietnam plaque on the left wall of Memorial Church in the Harvard Yard for those Harvard alumni who made the supreme sacrifice for our country. Rest in peace and God bless the Martin family.

Paul E. Mawn (HC-63)
Captain USN (Ret.)
Chairman -Advocates for Harvard ROTC