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NFT: Say a few prayers for the Marty in Albany family

gidiefor : Mod : 5/1/2015 1:39 pm

Marty hasn't come on here to talk about this, so I won't get into specifics, but I am letting you all know that he is dealing with some tough stuff right now. He is a big part of the BBI family and I'm sure that a few well wishes from you all would help him during this difficult time.

Many of our long time members remember Marty for his Albany camp reports that we used to eagerly look forward to each summer as harbingers of the beginning of the season. Marty became my game partner for a few years and we became close friends during that time.

I am utterly heart broken for him right now - Marty my friend -- I love you and wish there was something I could do to help. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Wishing you the very best, Marty

Lowell : 5/1/2015 1:40 pm : link

Looking forward to your excellent posts before too long.

Will do

steve in ky : 5/1/2015 1:41 pm : link

Hate to hear about anyone going through family heartbreak of any sort.

you and your family are in my thoughts

Osi Osi Osi OyOyOy : 5/1/2015 1:43 pm : link

good luck with what you're going through Marty.

Marty

yupbjac27 : 5/1/2015 1:43 pm : link

good luck with all - miss the reports along with camp.

Thinking of you right now Marty!

Bold Ruler : Mod : 5/1/2015 1:44 pm : link

Marty, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Jints in Carolina : 5/1/2015 1:44 pm : link

Hope things turn out well

section125 : 5/1/2015 1:45 pm : link

for your family Marty.

I'm sorry that Marty and his family are going through....

Crispino : 5/1/2015 1:45 pm : link

a difficult time. He is one of BBI's most valued posters and one of its nicest guys. My prayers are with him and his family. May God bless them all.

Wow

rdt288 : 5/1/2015 1:45 pm : link

Lousy news to here
Hoping for all the best!

Our best wishes to you and your family, Marty

SwirlingEddie : 5/1/2015 1:45 pm : link

(thanks gidiefor)

best wishes for strength

Les in TO : 5/1/2015 1:47 pm : link

and peace, Marty

Marty, hang in there.

Red Dog : 5/1/2015 1:49 pm : link

Our thoughts are with you and yours.

Best Wishes Marty

Fred-in-Florida : 5/1/2015 1:49 pm : link

we here at/in BBI are with you as you were with us!

Prayers and best wishes for one of BBI's best

Dunedin81 : 5/1/2015 1:49 pm : link

...

Best

mitch300 : 5/1/2015 1:51 pm : link

wishes for you and your family.

Prayers and best wishes Marty

HomerJones45 : 5/1/2015 1:53 pm : link

safe to say we are all thinking of you.

thoughts and prayers

GiantsLaw : 5/1/2015 1:53 pm : link

For BBI's gentleman & family

Best to you and yours Marty

Sec 103 : 5/1/2015 1:53 pm : link

Hope you pull through whatever it is that is hurting you.

Praying for you and your family Marty

DCPollaro : 5/1/2015 1:56 pm : link

bets wishes

Best wishes Marty...

okiegiant : 5/1/2015 1:56 pm : link

I will be thinking happy thoughts!

Prayers and positive thoughts

mushroom : 5/1/2015 1:59 pm : link

to you and your family Marty!

Sending you good vibes, Marty!

jpkmets : 5/1/2015 2:01 pm : link

Hang in there!

Wow

WideRight : 5/1/2015 2:02 pm : link

Be strong & carry on

Hang in there Marty

Pete from Woodstock : 5/1/2015 2:03 pm : link

stay strong, we are all thinking of you!

To Marty and family - all good thoughts

jjgmrg901 : 5/1/2015 2:04 pm : link

Praying that whatever you and yours are facing that you will come out the other side.

In my daily prayers.

Miss your posts!!

Marty - well wishes to get through your family crisis

Matt M. : 5/1/2015 2:05 pm : link

You are in my prayers.

One of the true gentlemen on this board.

MOOPS : 5/1/2015 2:07 pm : link

I hope everything works out for the best. You are in my thoughts and prayers Marty.

Marty seems like such a good guy, even just over the internet.

Mike from SI : 5/1/2015 2:08 pm : link

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Marty.

Marty

knicks3031 : 5/1/2015 2:09 pm : link

best wishes to you and yours!

Marty, prayers up

batman11 : 5/1/2015 2:11 pm : link

for you and your family.

Named Later : 5/1/2015 2:14 pm : link

I'm sorry to hear this. My prayers to you & your family Marty.

best wishes Marty!

UConn4523 : 5/1/2015 2:15 pm : link

prayers sent

So sorry to hear this.

Watson : 5/1/2015 2:16 pm : link

My thoughts are with you and your family.

You are one of the nicest posters.

Best wishes Marty

Marty866b : 5/1/2015 2:16 pm : link

I wish the best for you in the toughest of times.

I am very sorry to learn this and . . . .

TC : 5/1/2015 2:22 pm : link

hope his sorrows are soon lightened.

He's always been a delight to read and real class act at a time it's sorely needed.

My prayers are with you and your family

T-Bone : 5/1/2015 2:27 pm : link

during the tough time in your lives Marty! Hang in there buddy! Like they say, tough times don't last... tough people do!

Best Wishes Marty

big bopper : 5/1/2015 2:32 pm : link

Thanks for all you've done for us over the years.

All

geemanfan : 5/1/2015 2:36 pm : link

My best Marty!

Prayers

AcidTest : 5/1/2015 2:37 pm : link

and best wishes to you and your family Marty. You are the best. God bless.

Positive thoughts

NorwoodWideRight : 5/1/2015 2:38 pm : link

headed your way, Marty.

Thinking of you Marty & your family

RiffRaff : 5/1/2015 2:39 pm : link

Sending positive vibes your way. Hang in there buddy!!!

Best wishes for you, Marty

MadPlaid : 5/1/2015 2:41 pm : link

I always looked forward to your summer reports, and was very disappointed when the Giants stopped holding camp in Albany. Positive thoughts sent your way.

Hang in

dorgan : 5/1/2015 2:42 pm : link

there, Marty. Best of wishes to you and yours.

Wishing you good outcomes in what it is you're going through

Ira : 5/1/2015 2:43 pm : link

Always stinks to hear someone you know, like and respect

Beezer : 5/1/2015 2:44 pm : link

is going through it.

Marty, all my best thoughts your way.

My Thoughts are With You

Aloha Alan : 5/1/2015 2:53 pm : link

Marty! May everything be all right for you and your family.

God bless Marty

ATL_Giants : 5/1/2015 2:54 pm : link

Best of luck, Marty.

BrettNYG10 : 5/1/2015 2:54 pm : link

Sorry to hear this, stay strong Marty

JonC : 5/1/2015 2:54 pm : link

Very sorry to hear this Marty.

River Mike : 5/1/2015 2:55 pm : link

Hoping everything works out well.

You are in my thoughts Marty.

BlueHurricane : 5/1/2015 2:58 pm : link

Best of luck Marty!

David in LA : 5/1/2015 2:59 pm : link

Wish you nothing but the best

Good vibes heading your way,

Randy in CT : 5/1/2015 3:02 pm : link

Marty.

Marty and Family

SCGiantsFan : 5/1/2015 3:02 pm : link

Address the task before you and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Know that you are supported and blessing are sent your way.

Marty I can't thank you enough for your Albany reports

Headhunter : 5/1/2015 3:03 pm : link

you were the best. I hope whatever you are dealing with you will put behind you

For one of BBI's best...

pganut : 5/1/2015 3:13 pm : link

...best wishes and all positive thoughts for your ordeal. May you and your family be brought peace.

Best wishes for you

truebluelarry : 5/1/2015 3:22 pm : link

and your family Marty!

You're one of the BBI "good guys"

ij_reilly : 5/1/2015 3:25 pm : link

Pulling for you and your family, whatever it may be.

Best wishes

MookGiants : 5/1/2015 3:25 pm : link

Marty

Marty, Whatever the Challenge

clatterbuck : 5/1/2015 3:34 pm : link

confronting you, wishing you the best and trying to send positive energy your way.

My thoughts are with you, Marty

kevken60 : 5/1/2015 3:34 pm : link

Prayers for you and your family

Best wishes to you Marty and your family

ChathamMark : 5/1/2015 3:40 pm : link

Prayers up.

Prayers sent to you and your family

tangled up in blue : 5/1/2015 3:41 pm : link

thoughts are with you Marty

micky : 5/1/2015 3:44 pm : link

and hopes that you and family get through this difficult time.. sorry to hear this..but stay strong.

marty

Mike B from JC : 5/1/2015 3:48 pm : link

I am truly sorry for what your family is going through. God bless,and prayers to you all.

Marty may the Good Lord bless you

Coach Mason : 5/1/2015 3:49 pm : link

and provide you all need during this time of suffering.

Hang in there, Marty

fkap : 5/1/2015 3:52 pm : link

wishing you the best.

Marty, Please accept my best wishes and prayers!

GiantBlue : 5/1/2015 3:52 pm : link

I hope the love and support of the BBI family helps in some small way. All the messages preceding this are amazing and just shows what a family we all are. I wish you the best through this tough time and hope everything turns out as best as possible.

Prayers and best wishes for you and your family, Marty

Moondawg : 5/1/2015 3:55 pm : link

My thoughts

Fish : 5/1/2015 4:01 pm : link

Are with you.

Very sorry to hear this.

Ed A. : 5/1/2015 4:07 pm : link

Wish you the very best. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Praying for solace and strength, Marty,

ColHowPepper : 5/1/2015 4:21 pm : link

whatever the circumstances. As gidiefor said, a gentleman on the board, and always a must read companion from camp; steadfast and observant, you had our hearts and minds in yours, and now yours are in ours. Our best wishes to you and get back here soon.

Sorry to hear this Marty....

EDinFWB : 5/1/2015 4:29 pm : link

Will always remember your presence at Camp, taking notes like no one else could, getting them posted in no time at all, day after day, year after year.
Hoping our prayers will be answered for your well being and good fortune. God Bless and get better soon.

I offer up a Rosary for you and your family.

Jeever : 5/1/2015 4:39 pm : link

...

Add

old man : 5/1/2015 4:43 pm : link

one more for you Marty, and family.

I've been to camp a few times

GiantMike92 : 5/1/2015 4:53 pm : link

But never had the pleasure of meeting you. That being said reading your camp reports were always something I looked forward to every year, they always gave us all more info than any beat writer. Even when I would go up to Albany I would look forward to your insight on what was going on, how your were able to observe all and organize your thoughts and than relate them to us was crazy to me.
So here's the thing, whatever issue your facing please know there are hundreds on this site who are wishing/praying for you and your family during this time. My hope is by you knowing this if only for a fleeting moment it gets your mind off of what your going through.

Although I did not expect Gidie to mention it on BBI, I am grateful

Marty in Albany : 5/1/2015 5:00 pm : link

to you all for your support and caring words.

My wife of 47 years is gravely ill. I will read your very kind posts to her. I think that she will enjoy hearing them.

All the best, Marty, for you and your family.

carpoon : 5/1/2015 5:06 pm : link

Marty

Still a Sam Huff fan : 5/1/2015 5:12 pm : link

Stay strong. Prayers and good wishes are out there.

Prayers For You and the Family Marty

Bernie : 5/1/2015 5:23 pm : link

stay strong and know there is an entire community of Giants fans thinking about you

Marty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

yatqb : 5/1/2015 5:26 pm : link

Marty

Larry in Pencilvania : 5/1/2015 5:31 pm : link

A big hug for you and your wife. All my thoughts and prayers for you and your family

Marty my thoughts are with you.

RDJR : 5/1/2015 5:31 pm : link

Although I have never met you, you are family here on BBI. I hope things get better.

Best Wishes, Marty, for you and yours!

JohnF : 5/1/2015 5:34 pm : link

And tell your wife thanks for all the time she let you spend with BBI!

marty

Tuckrule : 5/1/2015 5:45 pm : link

I don't know you personally but i am one of those members who eagerly awaited your camp reports. I wish you the best and send my thoughts and prayers to your and your family.

Marty:

Burt in Alameda : 5/1/2015 5:55 pm : link

I echo Tuckrule's comments

I really

Berrylish : 5/1/2015 5:56 pm : link

wish for the best for Marty and co.

Sorrty to hear this. Best of

compton : 5/1/2015 6:08 pm : link

luck Marty. Stay strong.

Marty

JohnG in Albany : 5/1/2015 6:10 pm : link

Keep the faith and hang in there.

All the best to you and your family.

Marty

wgenesis123 : 5/1/2015 6:13 pm : link

Not sure what is happening but if you or someone dear to you is hurting I can only hope things will get better.

I will pray for you and your family Marty.

OburgBob : 5/1/2015 6:18 pm : link

I'm sure you don't remember me Marty, but we met several years ago at training camp in Albany. I was taking notes to write a report for BBI and you thought that I was a reporter. I don't often write but do read BBI every day, and have thoroughly enjoyed your humor and insights. May God bless you and your family. Trust Him...He does have a plan for you!

Sending good vibes and positive thoughts

SHO'NUFF : 5/1/2015 6:22 pm : link

your way, Marty!

Marty so sorry about your wife's illness

dd in Mass : 5/1/2015 6:25 pm : link

I'm not a big poster, but I have always love reading the observations of BBI'ers. You are at the top of my list, I admired your dedication to the camp reports which were great.

I just want you to know that we are all pulling for your wife to get through this.

All the best to you and your family.

thoughts and prayers Marty

Blue21 : 5/1/2015 6:30 pm : link

Best wishes to you

Koldegaard : 5/1/2015 6:32 pm : link

and your Family.

I hope your wife gets well soon.

Marty, Prayers for you, your wife, and family/friends...

tony stg : 5/1/2015 6:38 pm : link

... I am sorry to hear this news.

Sending prayers your way Marty

Emil : 5/1/2015 6:41 pm : link

We're thinking of you and your family.

God be with you Marty

Rjanyg : 5/1/2015 6:50 pm : link

Im up hear in Clifton Park praying for you and your family.

Best wishes Marty

Hammer : 5/1/2015 6:51 pm : link

You and your family are in my thoughts.

Marty

GrMtWoods : 5/1/2015 6:59 pm : link

You've created warm spots in hearts far beyond your imagination. Best to you, amigo.

Marty -

mgp : 5/1/2015 7:41 pm : link

We have never met or even talked on BBI, but I feel like I was just punched in the gut.

I'll be thinking of you and your family.

Prayers to you and your family Marty

Dave M : 5/1/2015 7:44 pm : link

It will get better.

Prayers to you and your family

UberAlias : 5/1/2015 7:58 pm : link

Best wishes to the best...

Chris in Philly : 5/1/2015 8:05 pm : link

camp reporter we ever had!

Wishing you and your family the best Marty

EricJ : 5/1/2015 8:25 pm : link

Marty

B in ALB : 5/1/2015 8:26 pm : link

Hang in there pal. 518 loves ya.

Good luck Marty

Bake54 : 5/1/2015 8:32 pm : link

Hope she recovers

idiotsavant : 5/1/2015 9:13 pm : link

praying. and agreed. Marty a class act always.

Best thoughts Marty...

Patrick : 5/1/2015 10:02 pm : link

to you, your wife and your entire family.

I hope things improve.

Best wishes and prayers to you and your family

PetesHereNow : 5/1/2015 10:44 pm : link

I always enjoyed and looked forward to reading your camp reports.

My Thoughts And Prays

pa_giant_fan : 5/1/2015 10:48 pm : link

To you and your family, God Bless

Hope you are well, Marty.....

GameFaceRadio : 5/1/2015 10:49 pm : link

...and I pray that you and yours are safe.

Prayers Marty

Mike in Philly : 5/1/2015 10:52 pm : link

for you and your family.

Best of luck Marty

jcn56 : 5/1/2015 11:22 pm : link

our prayers are with you and your wife, hoping for the best.

Sending Prayers from the Northwest

Scott in Seattle : 5/2/2015 1:36 am : link

Marty, all the best to you and your family.

Hope this

bc4life : 5/2/2015 5:27 am : link

soon passes.

Good thoughts and prayers going your way Marty..

JCin332 : 5/2/2015 6:52 am : link

hope it all works out..

Sending positive thoughts

walm0 : 5/2/2015 7:08 am : link

your way Marty. Here's hoping for the best!

Best wishes Marty

SomeFan : 5/2/2015 7:31 am : link

hang in there

spike : 5/2/2015 7:31 am : link

my friend

Our Prayers are with you.

idinkido : 5/2/2015 7:58 am : link

Marty has been for many years a camp favorite.

My thoughts are with you and your wife.

Kevin_in_Pgh : 5/2/2015 8:23 am : link

Best wishes for your family.

Best wishes Marty

English Alaister : 5/2/2015 8:33 am : link

Thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Wishing you the best Marty

napoleon : 5/2/2015 9:14 am : link

You are by far one of the most respected guys here. Loved reading your work each and every training camp.

Prayers to you and your family.

Marty

Rick5 : 5/2/2015 9:53 am : link

I probably have some sense of how you may be feeling. My wife very recently had lung cancer.
Best of luck to you and your wife for a good outcome.

RE: Although I did not expect Gidie to mention it on BBI, I am grateful

baadbill : 5/2/2015 12:27 pm : link

In comment 12263222 Marty in Albany said:

Quote:

to you all for your support and caring words.

My wife of 47 years is gravely ill. I will read your very kind posts to her. I think that she will enjoy hearing them.

47 years. My goodness. My heart goes out to you Marty and my prayers are with you and your soul mate.

Marty

Bill2 : 5/2/2015 1:17 pm : link

Every best hope sent your way. Prayers to your wife and family

Best of luck Marty.

AnishPatel : 5/2/2015 1:21 pm : link

Hang in there man. Best wishes to you and your family.

Marty

Oliver : 5/2/2015 2:36 pm : link

No matter how long the night, there is always a morning. Stay strong. You are in my prayers.

So Sad to hear of your wife's illness Marty

Johnny5 : 5/2/2015 2:39 pm : link

Positive thoughts coming your way!!!

God Bless You and Yours, Marty.

Blackbeard : 5/2/2015 2:44 pm : link

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck Marty

JFIB : 5/2/2015 2:45 pm : link

We're all pulling for you and your family!

Marty

The 12th Man : 5/2/2015 2:45 pm : link

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God protect you all.

Marty...Hoping and Praying..

Bluesbreaker : 5/2/2015 4:59 pm : link

That all things turn for the better ..
We all appreciate your efforts to BBi .
Stay strong friend ...

my best wishes

carl in pa : 5/3/2015 1:59 pm : link

Marty-you and your family have my best wishes and all the support I can send from a distance of a couple hundred miles-hang in there!

Blessings to you and your family....

BamaBlue : 5/3/2015 2:30 pm : link

I hope your troubles are over soon, and replaced with the happiness you earned.

I just prayed

Bones : 5/3/2015 8:20 pm : link

For your comfort during this difficult time Marty, and will continue to do so. You have made a lasting impression with BBI. I don't know you, but I wish I did. God Bless.