Submitted by his wife

Martin H. McNamara V was just one of the guys. He was a guy who loved his family‚ firefighting‚ and life in general. He was a guy who will live on in our memory…. a guy who will never be forgotten by anyone who was lucky enough to know him.

Marty began pursuing his long-time dream of becoming a firefighter three years ago when he joined the Lancaster Fire Department as a call firefighter. He had originally planned on going into the profession right out of high school‚ but was talked out of it by family members. However‚ his need to serve his community in this noble profession never left his mind and three years ago he began working hard to juggle his job as a drill-rig operator‚ his family‚ and the study of fire science. He enjoyed every minute of it.

Marty and I were high school sweethearts and spent 17 wonderful years with one another. Together we have three beautiful daughters… Molli‚ age 6‚ Elizabeth‚ age 3‚ and Baby Marty who was born just five days after her father’s untimely death. He was a devoted father and husband and took such pride in his family. Marty was the 5th in the line of the Martin McNamara family and looked forward to carrying the name on. We had always planned on having a fourth child to carry on his name. He was a loving son to his parents‚ Martin & Joanne‚ and a dedicated brother to his sisters and brothers-in law‚ Kristin & Dale DiMeco and Erin & Andy Mortimer.

In addition to a dedicated firefighter and loving family-man‚ Marty was a great friend. He had a close group of friends who shared a bond that began in grade school and lives on in memory. There is a saying around here….’Its not a party without Marty’ and it is so true. His zest for life and fun-loving way was unparalleled by anyone else. You always knew when Marty was in the room!

Although his time with all of us was cut short‚ his memory will be with us forever…