Math tutoring in our calculous teacher’s Classroom:

He was fun and easygoing to tutor, I didnt even consider it a job. I remember him insisting on paying me even though i thought it was weird, cause I was friends with Joanna. And that’s how I made my first $15.

Wackford fencing classes:

Me and my twin brother took fencing lessons, and we were complete beginners who didn't know a thing or anyone, so we were glad to see someone from our school.

Post graduation accomplice:

I may or may not have kept a master lock that belonged to the school after I graduate, but I forgot the code. Martin would help me bug the PE teachers so that they could tell me the code so I could keep using the lock, but to no avail. I really appreciate him trying for me though

Science Olympiad:

We were in an academic club called science Olympiad and I remember being so swamped with studies and I needed his help with this project. Our project was called Thermodynamics and we needed to build a well insulated box to keep a jar of water the warmest out of the competition. The day before the competition we ran out of time to refine the box, and Martin with his quick thinking changed some of the insulation from the sides to the top, and shook the box to fluff up the insulation. As a result we got just enough points to make fourth in that event, which granted us just enough points to qualify for the statewide competition.

And lastly, thanks Flores family for raising a smart, funny, kind son which contributed greatly to every community he committed to.

Martin, you made such an impact on all our lives. You brought so much love and laughter into this world, and I’ll forever cherish our great memories together.

From that awkward time we first met in college when I was dropping food off for Elijah and you waited with me to give it to him, to catching up on FaceTime calls during the pandemic to watch my first F1 season or make kwento about our love lives.

You were my number 1 hater from the beginning 😆 but also the most amazing & genuine friend anyone could ask for. You made SMC and my time in California feel like home, and I’m forever grateful that we continued to stay in touch until your last day.

To be honest, it’s still hard for me to accept that you’re no longer with us and every day has been a battle since. But the one thing that gives me comfort is knowing that you left this world doing what you loved.

I miss you, Martin. This life won’t be the same without you, but I hope to see you again some day. To the Flores family... thank you for your strength during this incredibly difficult time. Sending you love and prayers. We will always remember Martin 🤍

The Wind (A Song for Martin)

You live to love and that is so

Your friendly face that we all know

You’re caring eyes and loving smile

We know you love us all the while

Your heart of gold that you have shared

And we all know how much you care

You show your strength with every word

We cherish each word that we heard

And when you smiled we always knew

That your soul is brave and true….so true

You’ll fly so high just like bird

Headlong towards the celestial skies

The Universe will see your golden wings

and when we feel the wind

Then once again

We’ll hold you dear Martin

I hear your laughter in my mind

The kindest words you always find

You look right at us so sincere

Our every word you want to hear

And every time that we depart

We know you give us all your heart

And I’m a better man for knowing you

Your empathy is always sweet and true

The lives you’ve touched will always know

That your sweet light will always glow….always glow

You’ll fly so high just like bird

Headlong towards the celestial skies

The Universe will see your golden wings

and when we feel the wind

Then once again

We’ll hold you dear Martin

And we will never say goodbye

And there’s a billion reasons why

Your face forever in our minds

No face on Earth can be as kind

We’ll walk beside you everyday

And if we hear your name we’ll say

We know a man that loves as you are

And he outshines the night times brightest star

He’ll always find all the best in you

He loved like God taught us to do..to do

You’ll fly so high just like bird

Headlong towards the celestial skies

The Universe will see your golden wings

and when we feel the wind

Then once again

We’ll hold you dear Martin

You’ll fly so high just like bird

Headlong towards the celestial skies

The Universe will see your golden wings

and when we feel the wind

Then once again

We’ll hold you dear Martin