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Firefighter Barry Martin tragically lost his life on 27th January 2023 following injuries sustained during firefighting operations at the Jenners building in Edinburgh on 23rd January 2023.
Barry, 38, leaves behind a loving wife Shelley and twin boys Oliver and Daniel, aged 8. Barry worked at McDonald Road Fire Station since he joined the fire service in 2020 until his tragic death.
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Padraig
To show support to the family and colleagues affected by this sad loss, which could happen anyone of us when the bells go down
Abigail
With deepest sympathy from all at Stroud Fire Station, Gloucestershire.
Sylvia
Such a tragic loss! Wishing Barry's family strength to carry on.
Kate
We were at Murrayfield today and were very moved by the tribute to this brave firefighter. We know that he left his wife and young twin boys and they need to know how much he is respected. ❤️
Anonymous
From one emergency service to another. Rest easy. Your job is done. We’ll do the rest.
Anonymous
To support his young family
Joanne
No greater sacrifice. Rip ❤️
Gemma
Feel privileged to know you and your family. Rest in peace Baz xx
Anonymous
With sorrow to the family from a Firefighter family in California.
Anonymous
Best wishes to the Martin family. RIP Barry.
Tammy
Amazing Campaign in honour of a brave man & his family xxxx
Auntie Lesley
Thank you for continuing to support Shelley, Daniel and Oliver xx
Linda
I know his wife shelly and mother in law, isable really well..... I think you guys are hero's every single day of the week ❤️
Linda L
Colleague of a friends son
Stephen
Firefighter brotherhood
Yvonne
In honour of Barry
Anonymous
Ex firefighter, respect to Barrie for his sacrifice
Phyllis & Jim Wiggins
Rest in Peace FF Barry Martin
Kathleen
Very sad . Thinking of all the family at this sad time x
Margaret Ann
My dad, brother, uncles and cousins were all firefighters. You and your family have paid the ultimate sacrifice. RIP xx❤️❤️❤️
Nan
A very worthwhile cause
Anonymous
Not all heroes wear capes
Anonymous
Absolutely tragic, the ultimate sacrifice made in the line of duty to help his local community.
Anonymous
I'm a serving fire fighter
Anonymous
To provide, no matter how small, some support to the family of a fallen colleague who has left us far too soon.
Anonymous
Rest in peace brother
Ciaran
Donation made on behalf of Harlow Central Fire Station - W70. Rest in peace FF Barry Martin.
Lee
In memory of our brother and comrade, Barry Martin
jordan
Gone but absolutely never forgotten
Anonymous
Rest in peace Barry, we’ve lost you to early but you will never be forgotten.
Benjamin
Heartbreaking that a brother has lost his life.
I hope his family get as much support as possible.
Anonymous
Respect
Ascot Drive FBU branch
RIP brother Barry Martin. Donation made from Ascot Drive Branch in Derby.
Anonymous
So sad, my thoughts are with his familiy and colleagues.
Anonymous
From a fellow Ff.
Rest in peace.
Anonymous
RIP Brother
Anonymous
Rest in peace Brother......
Steven
Rest in Peace Brother
Anonymous
RIP brother.
richard
I can't ease the pain that Barry's family,friends and colleagues must feel, but I can try and lighten the burden..Rest peacefully my fallen brother
Siobhan
From Saughall Massie fire station (Merseyside) thoughts are with Barry's family and friends, thank you for you service
Anonymous
Barry was a firefighter doing his job and should have returned home to his family safe and well the least we can do is remember his tragic loss
Anonymous
RIP Barry your duty is done
James
RIP Barry!
Adam
Rip Brother
Mark Lawson
RIP Brother Firefighter
stuart
Rest easy, brother.
Mark Elliott
RIP Brother
Anonymous
Condolences to Barry's family.
KT
RIP Brother
Anonymous
Brave hero.
Jason
In support of Barry’s family. RIP brother.
Errin
In support of Barry’s family. God Bless.
Anthony
Too young to die .. heroes one and all ..
Anthony
Too young to die .. heroes one and all ..
Anonymous
Support family of fellow firefighter
Andrew
RIP Brother
Matthew
To support Barry's family
Anonymous
To honour Barry and support his family.
Duncan
To support a fallen brother family god rest your soul whilst doing the best job in the world
Corby Glen Fire Station
Sending you all of our condolences from Corby Glen Fire Station, Lincolnshire
Jamie
A brother has lost his life in the line of duty. Doing a job others wouldn’t dare to tackle. RIP Barry. Thoughts are with your family and friends
Matthew
RIP Brother.
Daniel
RIP Brother.
Sending love to the family from DFRS
Andrew
RIP Brother
Caren
Paying respects to a fallen colleague who has left behind his little family. Love to Shelley, Oliver and Daniel from your fire service family in Mid and West Wales FRS x
Anonymous
A tragic loss for such a young person and family God bless
COLIN
Duty, Honour, Courage.
Stand down Brother Martin, your work here is done, but never forgotten
Scott
Thoughts and sympathy sent to Barry's family and friend.
A brave man, protecting the community doing a job that he loved.
Scott
Thoughts and sympathy sent to Barry's family and friend.
A brave man, protecting the community doing a job that he loved.
Scott
Thoughts and sympathy sent to Barry's family and friend.
A brave man, protecting the community doing a job that he loved.
Scott
Thoughts and sympathy sent to Barry's family and friend.
A brave man, protecting the community doing a job that he loved.
Stuart
My family sends our condolences, and our thoughts are with you, god bless.
David
Dear Oliver and Daniel , walk tall lads your dad will always be a hero. God bless
Gareth
Our thoughts are with the family!
Andrew
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for your service and commitment to your community.
Carl
To the family, friends, and colleagues of Barry Martin
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one and fellow firefighter. As firefighters, we are a family, and when one of our own passes away, it affects us all.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We share your grief and offer our condolences and support. Barry's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Kings Lynn Fire Station
From Kings Lynn Fire Station
Craig
Sorry for your loss to all the family
Andrew
For a colleague and a friend
Anonymous
I am retired Firefighter
Harry
Respect to Barry and love to your family.
Anonymous
Rest in peace.x
Emergency Services (Wider Family)
For the family of a man who died in service protecting others.
Anonymous
For the family of a man who died in service protecting others.
Jeremy
With love and solidarity
Anonymous
A tragic loss, our thoughts are with his family. There by the grace of God go I.
Paul
Rest in peace brother love from Speke, Blue Watch, Liverpool.
Lindsey
RIP Fireman
Anonymous
RIP- Essex Firefighter
Belle vale fire station (Merseyside)
Our thoughts are with you from belle Vale fire station (Merseyside)
Laura
Our thoughts are with Barry’s colleagues, friends and family. From all at Station 11, Merseyside x
Juliette
Sending all my love and strength to Barry's family. I'm desperately sorry that this has happened to you. My donation is only small, but please know it has been sent with so much love. From a sister at GMFRS ❤️
Peter
RIP Brother, from St Helens Fire Station MFRS
Anonymous
RIP Brother
Anonymous
❤️
Karl
Such a tragedy that you went to work but didn’t return. My heart goes out to Barry’s family, friends and colleagues
Anonymous
Thank you for your service. No one should have to lose their life defending property. Your bravery will not be forgotten
James
Devastating, shouldn’t happen to any of us, all the best for his friends family, brothers and sisters
Richard
RIP Barry your duty is done, thoughts are with your family and friends
Anonymous
❤️
Philip Jones
Stand down son, RIP
Thomas
RIP Brother, thank-you for your service.
Dawn Roodhouse
Condolences to all Barry's family, friends and colleagues. X
Jane
As the parents of a firefighter who also joined the service in 2020 we are sending love and strength to Barry’s family
Davie
Ex Fire Service,respect for a fallen brother.
Lee
RIP
Edward
We all go to work knowing the risks we may face, but never imagine anything will happen to us. RIP brother Barry
Gerry
RIP Brother
Anonymous
In honour of a fallen fire fighter
Anonymous
Serving FF
Anonymous
See you at the final debrief brother.
Neil Bevan
Solidarity from Hereford & Worcester FBU ✊
Anonymous
Thank you.
Chris
RIP Brother
Anonymous
In respectful rememberance .
Anonymous
RIP Brother x
Daniel
From all at Swadlincote Fire Station, our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.
Ian
Rest easy Barry
Anonymous
RIP Barry
Margaret
With deepest sympathy to Barry's family and McDonald Road Blue Watch.
Neil
RIP Brother
Anonymous
Forever in our thoughts. Love to Barry’s family and all who knew and worked with him ❤️
Jim
RIP Brother
Anonymous
RIP
Matt
Deepest sympathy from a brother in Derbyshire fire service
Anonymous
RIP Barry.
Anonymous
RIP Brother.
E.N.
Rest in Peace Borther
Anonymous
Rest in peace Barry
Anonymous
Rest in peace.
Greater Manchester Firefighter.
simon paterson
RIP Brother
Angus
Please give what you can. RIP Barry.
Anonymous
Just heartbreaking.
Anonymous
R.I.P. Brother
Stuart
Terrible tragedy.
Anonymous
R. I.P Barry
Anonymous
For the firefighters who risk their lives everyday to keep us safe.
Anonymous
Serving FF
Shane G
Rest in peace Barry
Anonymous
Rest in peace brother.
Anonymous
Rest in Peace
PAUL
Tragic event RIP Brother, thoughts with your family and friends
Anonymous
Thoughts are with your Family Barry.
From the SYFR Family.
Stephen
Sending love from retired Firefighter in Oxfordshire
Anonymous
Rest in peace pal ❤️
Anonymous
Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace brother
Kate
Rest in Peace our brother who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Gloucester South Fire station Brothers and Sisters