Farewell Johnny, till we meet again.

You were taken too soon. You barely began to live, but you left an impact on those of us left behind. We will keep you in our memories until we see you again in heaven. We have heavy hearts, but you are in the presence of our Lord. You are the lucky one.



Johnny Martin, 1991-2007

Hit and killed by a drunk driver (repeat offender), 7pm March 30th, 2007

Calling hours (Parishville Fireman's Hall, Parishville NY):

6pm - 9pm, Tuesday, April 3rd.
8am - 10am, Wednesday, April 4th.

Funeral (Parishville Fireman's Hall, Parishville NY):

10am, Wednesday, April 4th.

Burial to follow at Daniel Martin's Farm.

Everyone Welcome!

Obituary

WWNY Report: The man who allegedly drove drunk and killed a teen Friday night reportedly had a previous conviction for driving while intoxicated.

Richard Hayes, 39, of Potsdam, was charged Friday night with vehicular manslaughter, aggravated driving while intoxicated and felony driving while intoxicated.

Police said the vehicle Hayes was driving struck and killed Jonathan Martin, 15, of Parishville, on county route 47 just before 8 pm Friday.

Hayes had a blood alcohol level in excess of .18, officials told 7 News.

Hayes was convicted of DWI in Massena in 2001, the Watertown Times reported Sunday.

Hayes was ordered held on $50,000 bail.

Martin was driving a golf cart, police said, and was struck by a van operated by Hayes.


The Boy's Bugle, by the Martin Family