I am so sorry

[Lee Vodafone Company Rep]

Such sad news...

 

I'll never forget Martin's friendly welcome together with his help and support from the day I joined CAG.

 

I know that he was a huge advocate of having company representatives on CAG and always encouraged people to provide their feedback so as to help others in similar situations.

 

I've always felt a strong sense of responsibility to repay the faith he placed in me and my colleagues and am heartened to know from some of the testaments he posted that he considered his faith justified.

 

Although I never had the privilege of meeting him in person we exchanged numerous emails and messages and I always found him to be a true gent and someone who I respected immensely.

 

My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

 

Rest in peace Martin, you'll be greatly missed.

[Stressedandfedup]

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

[libbyb]

There are so many of us who have been helped directly or indirectly by Martin - just reading threads that he has helped on have been enough to give me the power to go it alone and to stop being scared - so grateful for that, and so grateful for the commitment, compassion and sheer common sense that Martin was able to bring to the most hopeless situation. You will always be missed, God Bless you and your family Xx

[May Fly]

sad news, Martin helped too many people to count over the years, many of them in desperate situations, and in the early days when fighting back against unfairness of big businesses was unheard of.

[bessy4]

I never Knew you Martin, you have left a big gap in every members heart.

 

Gone forever but never forgotten.

 

RIP X

[BRIGADIER2JCS]

Indeed so a sad day for CAG and those who fight for consumer rights without thought for themselves.

[bubbsie1]

Hi

 

I haven't been on CAG now for some time; at the start of my battle with the DCA's I received some excellent advice from CAG members and was able to put that to good use and continue the fight (mainly) on my own.

 

Although I never met or knew Martin I am grateful for his help as part of the team that helped me at the time in my life where I felt the most vulnerable I ever have.

 

The reason for the post is I made a small donation today (very late I know) and didn't realise the fund had been closed; hopefully the money will get to the right place; and of course my deepest sympathies go to Martin's family and friends.

 

Barbara (can use real name)

[Andyorch]

Many thanks Barbara

 

It will indeed reach Martins Memorial fund.

 

Regards

 

Andy

[kate999]

Haven't been on site for some time now - but Martin was one of the key players in my many successes since I joined CAG! His help and advice were priceless and I always appreciated every second he had for me. He was always patient with me and never made me feel incompetent for my lack of knowledge. He was clearly a character and had a sense of humor and I enjoyed chatting both on and off line with him. I am genuinely sadden by his loss and whatever has happened in his life he found a place to belong on CAG! His family should be incredibly proud of his achievements and remember he has helped 1000's of people.

 

Thank you Martin for helping me and I am sorry I never bought you that beer!

I promise you you will be missed and always remembered.

 

XXX

[BRIGADIER2JCS]

Your thoughts are much appreciated, thank you!!!!!!!!!

[Desperate Daniella]

I do hope that Martin's brother is showing all the posts on this thread and the other threads to Martin's mum as I know she would love to know how many lives he touched and how much he was genuinely loved and appreciated.

[Andyorch]

I spoke to Martins Mother and both Brothers David & Andrew at the Funeral.

 

They were aware of Martins role in CAG but not the vast amount of people he had helped over the years .Im sure they were comforted and proud of what he had achieved, I know they were amazed by the sympathy and support conveyed by all from the Consumer Action Group.

 

Regards

 

Andy