This message is from the Martinez family. Our father and loving husband, Jorge Martinez, tragically passed away in an accident the week before last on vacation. He leaves behind a grieving family and friends that are shocked by the abrupt loss of my father. His absence has immediately been felt by all who knew him and cared about him.

The unfortunate reality of our current situation is that our mother, who dedicated her life to raising our family while my father worked to provide for us, is now saddled with debts we never expected to have to account for. Expenses to get our dad back to the US are piling up. We are setting up this campaign with the purpose that anyone who wishes to help us in this time can do so. Anything you can spare to help is deeply appreciated.