Honor Noel Martinez: Aid for a Veteran's Last Journey

Update:

Thank you everyone for your support during this difficult time. We have closed the donation request and if you have any questions on how to continue to support Noel’s legacy please reach out to his immediate family directly.

During this incredibly difficult time, your generosity and kind words have provided us with immense comfort. We are deeply grateful for your financial contributions and the support you’ve shown as we continue to grieve the loss of our beloved Noel “Tony” Martinez.

Your thoughtfulness means more to us than words can express, and it has truly helped us navigate this challenging journey. Thank you for being there for us.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Noel "Tony" Martinez. Tony was a beloved family member and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

We invite family and friends to join us for a memorial service to honor his life on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at A Community Funeral Home & Sunset Cremations, located at 910 W. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32807.

In honor of Tony we ask that you wear his favorite colors (Either Dallas Cowboys colors-blue, grey, his favorite color orange, or lime green to represent lymphoma cancer)

We are currently working with a local agency to connect Noel’s legacy of supporting children.

My name is Camille, and I am looking for help and support for my cousin...a Veteran and a HERO: Help Us Care for Noel AKA Tony Martinez.

We are reaching out during a profoundly difficult time for our family. Noel, a devoted Army veteran who bravely served, is currently battling terminal cancer. Noel's journey with Lymphoma began approximately two years ago.

His selflessness in service to our country during two tours of war in 2009 reflects the same love and compassion he shows every day for his family, friends, and the children he cherishes.

Throughout his life, Noel has dedicated himself to a life of selflessness and giving back to the community, embodying the true spirit of a hero. Now, as he faces this immense challenge, we want to ensure that he receives the care and comfort he deserves, surrounded by his loved ones.

Noel’s journey with lymphoma began about two years ago, and he has faced this challenge with unwavering determination. Enduring numerous rounds of chemotherapy and weeks and months of hospitalizations at a time, he has approached each chapter of his story with resilience and a smile. Refusing to give up, Noel is committed to sharing his testimony of "triumph" and is dedicated to giving back to others along the way.

Let me share a bit more about Noel. He has a deep passion for sports, proudly supporting the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees. Throughout his life, Noel has always given so much of himself. As Chef at FK Your Diet (Family-owned restaurant), he partnered with a local children's agency to support foster children. Together, with his extended FK family and friends, they created transformative experiences that brought joy and positivity into these kids’ lives. One of his most memorable moments was helping provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need, where the joy in his eyes reflected the happiness, he felt in making a difference for those children.

We are raising funds to assist with medical expenses, home care, and to support his family during this heartbreaking time. Your generosity can help alleviate some of the financial burden, allowing us to focus on providing Noel with the love and dignity he deserves during this time.

Any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to us and would honor the legacy of a remarkable man who has given so much. Thank you for your support and for keeping Noel in your thoughts and prayers.