In Dedication To cy Micah Martin
by Stanley Thomas

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Cy Micah Martin just listen to his name. Did it not bring a smile to your face and a warm feeling in your heart? If you have ever met Cy once, just once. You would never forget him. Whether you are a little boy. A little girl or an adult. Cy's magnetic personality and sparkling charms would instantly captivate your attention, I could write a book about many cool Cy stories. A few wild Cy stories. Cy quotes, his passion for baseball, zest for life Angels baseball team. His many friends. His imaginative mind, stories about weekends he stayed at our house. Watched TV till........Oops! Never mind, and Cy's special bond with my son Jonathan. Cy was God's direct answer to our family's prayers for a special friend for Jonathan little did i know that God brought Cy and the Martens in our family's life for another great purpose. God used the life of our precious little Cy-man in an indelible way to bring about a very significant change in my life. A multitude of people can testify that they have been blessed and encouraged by the Martens' deeply rooted faith in God, their courage to face and boldly through this valley of shadow of death all while trusting And acknowledging God as their Lord lovingly know as Cy-man he has many other names signifying a certain character or a behavior. The most interesting is Cy-clone. Let your imagination run with that and you'll know of Cy's exuberant spirit, ton of energy he had, the way he would run around the bases and slide into home base. i can still hear his laughter. Of course, a lot of boys claimed Cy as their best friend. Trust me, a lot of girls did too! But Jonathan and Cy were soul matters, kindred spirits like that of David and Jonathan in the old testament. they were like inseparable magnets, incredibly identical in personality laughter, passion for baseball, and dreams of playing in major leagues. Both were like two energizer batteriers-they kepy going and going.....they played star wars games and imaginary war games in the house using their mouths to make many sound effects of automatic guns, grenades, and car collisions, etc. thay were constantly tripping, falling, and acting like they were hurt. both played for the angels team coached by Wade Marten. and attended the same home schooled co-op Ecc.
the memorable scenes engraved forever in our hearts is Cy waiting at Ecc for Jonathan shouting loud, "Johnnyboy, Johnnyboy!" jonathan ran towards Cy shouting "Hey dude!" then they jumped up, touched their chests, hugged, picked each other up, and did their secrethandshake. it was simply an unforgettable scene. i was honored to speak at the services of Cy Marten when he graduated to Heaven on december 27, 2002. in short eight years on earth, our dear Cy-man left many precious memories that are permanently imbedded in our hearts. he left behind a legacy and an important message for us: "Enjoy life with passion. laugh. Go for the gusto.'' but apparently, the Angels of the Celestial Baseball leauge were in desperate need of a starting pitcher, a first baseman, AND a big hitter, Salary caps prohibited acquisition of three players, but suddenly the doors opened and guess who walks in? "Ladies and gentleman: The Hall on Famer, All Star, Sultan of the Baseball, The Legendary, The one who- can-do- it-all champion in the entire history of baseball. Move over Nolan, Radee and A-rod. Cy-man the Cyclone is in the house!" He's up next to bat. The entire crowd is on their feet cheering with a defening shout in the jammed packed Infinaite Mile-High ballpark. Oh, what a day that will be, when we all get to heaven! Falks , there are a few seats left in the stadium. The ticked office is about to close. Did I tell you the entrance is free? Hurrt , the owner is giving tickets away. Jesus Christ is the owner,. Just ask. Just do it.