My memories with Mr. Martin all took place at NCCS, but there is one memory that has stayed with me vividly over the years. It was June, and the school year was coming to an end. Things had begun to slow down in class, and Mr. Martin allowed my friends and I to bring our Xbox consoles to school so we could play Halo in his classroom. He rolled out the old tube television on the cart, we hooked everything up, and we spent the day playing while he watched us enjoy one of those simple moments of childhood.

At the time, we probably didn’t realize how special that moment was. Looking back now, I understand that it was moments like that that made Mr. Martin so special. He cared about his students, connected with us, and gave us memories that many of us will carry for the rest of our lives.

I will never forget you, sir. My deepest condolences and peace be with your family. You made a tremendous impact on so many of us, and your memory will continue to live on through the lives you touched.

• Jerry Furboter

In 2012, Uncle Greg and Uncle Jeff officiated our wedding, which made that day even more special and meaningful to Mike and me. Uncle Greg’s beautiful marriage to Aunt Laurie, including the love, friendship, and devotion they shared, was such an inspiration to us then and ever since.

Uncle Greg will be deeply missed. We are forever grateful for the love and memories he gave our family.

He was selfless, caring, and unfailingly kind. The sort of person who didn’t just talk about helping his neighbors — he lived it. His steady presence, his willingness to listen, and his quiet dedication shaped our village in ways that will last far beyond his years of service.

Champlain is better because he was part of it. And those of us who worked with him are better for having known him. I will miss you Greg. Amy Gehrig