Martin Kelly, 22 years old is missing since 1st January 2006 - He was last seen at 7pm in the Clarendon Docks area of Belfast.

If you have ANY information, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, please contact either the police or the missing persons helpline.

We are desperate to speak to anyone who may have talked to Martin after his last sighting or who may have invited him to a bar or party. Please help us find Marty by ringing:

PSNI: 02890 650 222 ext: 26054 / 26141

People have left the following words:

1 week, 6 days ago, nicola said:
hi
I think about Marty when ever i pass near where he went missing as I live close to there ..I could never imagine the emptyness..hopefully he`l will return home safe soon..

2 weeks, 6 days ago, Gareth said:
Still looking out for you in Dublin Marty. Hopefully see you soon.

3 weeks, 3 days ago, anonymous said:
hey marty,

if ur reading this...you'll come home soon right?
i miss you lots
x x x x

1 month, 2 weeks ago, Laura G said:
Thinking of you all still. Marty is never forgotten.

Love Laura xxx

1 month, 3 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
congratulations fiona...3 boys huh, chaos. i hope allis well x

1 month, 3 weeks ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Hi Karen & family
Congratulations on the arrval of your new grandson!!!Well done to Fiona it must be like shelling peas by now you'll soon have a baseball team. Hope everything is going well for you all and hopes & prayers for the safe & speedy return of our favourite boy COME HOME MARTY!!!!
Love & hugs as always
Toot & Sharon

2 months, 1 week ago, Eva said:
Marty id a dream about you the other night, you came home. it was so strange but unbelievably real life. i see your mum and sisters from time to time, fiona has the kids, theyr so cute. your mum appears strong and still has hope in her heart for u. i was chattin to johnny vamp and andera and stefan and the crew the other week. when we get together we all talk about the laughs and the fun times, its almost like your still around, just at work or out in belfast. i still have loads of old school photos of us and r class mates, thers one of me u and shelley baker, we look so daft. it made me laugh tho. i know ill c u again one day, i just hope its in this life and not the next. love,luck and laughter always foru marty. Eva Boyle.

2 months, 1 week ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking about you today karen,wishing you and the family all the best and still looking forward to hearing about marty making a safe return, take care of each other, emma and family

2 months, 1 week ago, anon said:
What a truely heartbreaking message karen, best of luck to your entire family, and hopes and prayers for marty to come home

xx

2 months, 2 weeks ago, Mum said:
Martin where are you my son. I miss and want to hug you so much. At times I think I will never see you alive again and my heart just dies. Some times I dont even want to be here without you it hurts so much but then I look at Caollin and Aidhon and for them and for Fiona and Suzanne I know I have to stay. Caollin has got so much like you Martin its like looking at you. He has the same little temper that you had at his age it makes me laugh. Its makes me happy to be called Granny and I love them both so much. You would as well son. I give you a kiss and hug every night and tell you that I love you so please my son always remember that you are so sorely missed and loved not just by me but from Fiona and Suzanne and Drew so anytime my bird just come home to us I love you Mum xx

2 months, 4 weeks ago, anon said:
Still thinking of you everyday marty, hope the families doing ok xx

3 months, 2 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
wishing you all well, i hope so much that martin will be returned home safe and soon. and i hope his family are also taking care of themselves x

4 months, 1 week ago, Michael said:
Hi,i used to work with Martin on the street cafe jobs,he was one of the nicest fella's i have ever met he allways had a smile on his face,my thoughts and prayers are with you all,and pray for the safe return of Martin.Michael.

4 months, 2 weeks ago, Beth - London said:
I found this web page via the National Missing Persons website. I can't imagine what all Martins family and friends are going through. My thoughts are with you all.
Beth x

4 months, 3 weeks ago, anon said:
My thoughts are still with the family, in this day and age how anyone can disappear without a trace is beyond me, if someone does know something they need to come forward, how awful your family must be feeling, keep up the good work and something will pull through.

All my love, god bless you marty and your family xx

4 months, 3 weeks ago, Bri said:
Hi All,

Two new articles, one from Thursday's Spectator (27th Match 08) and from the Sunday World (23rd March 08) - click on the news tab above to read them – PDF format.

Bri.

4 months, 3 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you x

5 months ago, Remli said:
Hi Marty,
Sorry I missed your birthday mate. I'm back in Ireland for the next while..... how bout we grab a pint at the Duck?
Come home safe mate
Remli
x

5 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
belated happy birthday wishes to you marty, and i see your going to be an uncle again so congratulations on that, i hope you can return home soon, its heartbreaking having to read messages from your mum, the pain your family is in is unimaginable, please please please come home soon, your missed more than you will ever know, god bless you xx

5 months, 1 week ago, Mum said:
Martin this is your third birthday that we have had without you with us I hope that you had a nice one and that your next birthday you will be with us. It does not get any easier but at times harder that you are not here but I know one day we will be together and that is what I live for. Martin you are going to be an uncle again at the end of June so we need you back home with us more than ever. Martin my love there is never a minute of the day that you are not in my thoughts and in my heart and if there is anything I can do for you please please get in contact with me I love you Martin just come home to me xxx Mum

5 months, 1 week ago, sara robb said:
happy birthday marty. still hoping and preying for your return home. xx

5 months, 1 week ago, matha said:
happy birthday chum. still thinking about you constantly and unbarably missing you today. karen if you're reading this i'm sending all my love your way and wish i could be with you today.xoxoxoxo

5 months, 1 week ago, emma mccandless said:
was down at the steiner the other day and it really made me think of you all, as always, hoping for marty's safe return x

5 months, 2 weeks ago, Maggie said:
Still watching this site and praying for good news. Karen, I think of you often from Oz, and hope you recieve some news soon. x

6 months ago, Martin Kelly said:
As another Martin Kelly I truly hope you find your son. As a father I have no idea what you must be going through. My prayers are with you.

6 months, 1 week ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Folks
just a quick message to say hello and my thoughts and love are with you all. Hoping & praying for Martys safe return very soon.
Love & Hugs
Toot & Sharon

6 months, 1 week ago, jt said:
still watching the site and hoping for some news about your marty. stay strong for each other

6 months, 1 week ago, sim said:
just wondering if there was any news xxx

6 months, 1 week ago, anon said:
I noticed the website wasnt working for a few days last week, was checking everyday to see if there had been any news on the search, i see theres nothing so far, ill keep checking back for news until its posted! xx

6 months, 2 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
hi there, any news on the search?

6 months, 3 weeks ago, Laura said:
I can't believe its been two years. I still think about Martin every day and hes always in my thoughts. Hope this year we can get him home safe and well. I still look at pictures and remember his smile and how many happy memories I have og him. They will never go away. Lxx

6 months, 3 weeks ago, Laura G said:
Still thinking of you all as the search continues for Marty. He has never and will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you always Marty xxx

6 months, 3 weeks ago, Stephen (Manchester) said:
I dont know your family but y hopes and wishes are with you all. I have been following Martin going missing from here in Manchester. My thoughts are with you all.

stephen

7 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
excellent news, i hope something comes from this and martys family can finally get some answers after two years or waiting and worrying, best of luck with the search, and so great for the company doing it, well done to alan! xx

7 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thanks bri x

we'll be thinking of you all, good luck with the search. well done to alan stringer x

7 months ago, Bri said:
Hi All,

There was an article in yesterdays Sunday Life (20th Jan) about Martin – Precision Industrial Services has offered to search the drain after a friend of Martin's, Alan Stringer persuaded his boss to get involved. Also included last Sundays article (13th Jan) - click on the news tab above to read them – PDF format.

Bri.

7 months ago, emma mccandless said:
hi there, was just wandering if there's any news on the storm drain being searched? thinking of you guys as always, love emma, ian and boys x

7 months, 1 week ago, sara robb said:
To Karen and Family,

Still thinking of you today and always.

x

7 months, 1 week ago, Margaret said:
Hoping that 2008 is the year when your dreams become a reality and Marty is home safe and well. Thinking of everyone who is missing and praying for him everyday. Please God send this special young man home to his family. All my love, Margaret in Glasgow.

7 months, 2 weeks ago, Bri said:
Hi Folks,

Last week there were two articles on the Belfast Telegraph website and one on the BBC news website – Click on the news tab above to read them – PDF format.

Bri.

7 months, 2 weeks ago, anon said:
still think of you everyday and visit this site everyday for news, hard to believe its been two years, hope there is some news soon all my love to the family xx

7 months, 2 weeks ago, Ange said:
You are always with me in my thoughts and in my heart.
It's hard to believe another year has gone by.
We all miss you
xx

7 months, 3 weeks ago, Laura G said:
Thinking of you all in the new year. I think about Marty all the time but especially over the last couple of days. My brother is the same age as Marty and I don't know what I would ever do without him. My love and hope go to you all in 2008.

Come home soon Marty. Thinking of you loads.

Love Laura xx

7 months, 3 weeks ago, Ex Kinnegar in Dublin said:
Happy New Year Marty where ever you are...... you are one in a million.

7 months, 3 weeks ago, fin said:
As someone who cant even begin to understand how this feels, i hope that you find some kind of strength from the messages on this page.

7 months, 3 weeks ago, aaron said:
hard to believe its been two years since we were in pats bar having such a laugh mate. still thinking of you from over here in oz.

7 months, 3 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
to all of marty's family
been thinking of you guys all day and feel terriby upset for you all, and poor marty wherever he is. i sincerly hope 2008 brings you news of where he is. we never give up hope, i'm sure wherever he is someone is taing care of him as it appears he grew up to be one hell of a lovable guy.
wishing you a happy new year doesn't feel quite right as i'm sure you feel very far from happy... but we do wish you a happy new year and we hope things get easier for you and that you get some peace of mind. and karen...from one mother to another, you are amazing x

7 months, 3 weeks ago, A childhood friend said:
Its hard to think that you're still gone now Marty and that since you went missing I have thought about you every day, I don't need to say that everyone misses you and wants you back because we all know that already. We all miss you and Cliff every day and it never gets easier it's just different as time passes. I'll never forget your smile Marty. Love forever. xoxo

7 months, 3 weeks ago, 17 kinnegar road said:
were thinking of you always at 17 kinnegar road

7 months, 3 weeks ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Marty almost two years now, hard to believe, your still missed as always hope you come home soon xx

7 months, 3 weeks ago, David Yvette Kathy Gabe and families said:
Hi Fiona and Paul and Karen and Drew,

We are sitting here in the living room by the fire thinking of you all during what must be a difficult time for each of you - particularly on this day.

Martin is very much alive in our thoughts and we still see him smiling ear to ear.

I look forward to seeing you again and sharing a wonderful video of Martin's loving tribute to his sister which I captured by the bonfire in August 2002.

Here's hoping you are together enjoying each other's company during this New Year Eve.

We miss you all and look forward to being together again one day soon.

Take care

Love David, Yvette, Kathy and Gabe.

7 months, 3 weeks ago, Alex McIlwaine said:
I know the whole class is still thinking of you Martin. Hope to see you soon mate.

7 months, 3 weeks ago, An anonymous visitor said:
I hope 2008 bring comfort and peace to Martin and the Kelly Family.

7 months, 4 weeks ago, anon said:
Merry christmas marty wherever you are xxx

8 months ago, Annie & Maurice Walsh said:

Paul & Fiona, thinking of you all, Christmas blessings & good luck for the new year.

8 months ago, A said:
my thoughts are with you

8 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Hi Folks
That was me who just left an anon message.
Sorry I pressed the wrong button!
Not a bit like me of course!
Well just thought I would say hello & wish you all a contented Christmas and a happy New Year still with hope in our heart that you get a happy closure to this living hell you have all been going through.
We are spending Christmas at Kevins with Jim & Dennis so things should be interesting!
No cooking for me as we have our own chef but no doubt I'll be doing the washing up.
Cheers for now.
Marty please come home!!!!!
Love & hugs
Toot & Sharon

8 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:

8 months, 1 week ago, Laura G said:
I think of Marty all the time and pray that this nightmare will come to an end for his family. I hope you get some news soon.

Love Laura xx

8 months, 1 week ago, sim said:
still havent forgotten you's. think of you everyday. come home marty :) xxx

8 months, 1 week ago, anon said:
nearly two years, i cant believe it, just read the article in the sunday world, i really hope that one way or another you get martin home for christmas one way or another and your family can finally get clossure with what i can only imagine to be two years full of hell, godbless you all and good luck xx

8 months, 1 week ago, Bri said:
Hi Folks,

The Sunday World ran an article on Martin yesterday (9th Dec) – Click on the news tab above to read it – PDF format.

Bri.

8 months, 2 weeks ago, emma mcc said:
we'll be thinking of you this christmas and new year and we really hope you get some news . love always, emma , ian, alex and the new addition kian xxx

8 months, 2 weeks ago, anon said:
Hope we here some news soon,merry christmas to marty and his family

8 months, 3 weeks ago, Kathy said:
Thinking just how fast times goes. Hopefully Marty is somewhere safe. Wishing Marty's family friendship and support in the coming months.

9 months ago, a mother said:
still watching the site for any news on Marty.Hoping he will be back home soon.Keep strongx

9 months, 1 week ago, emma mcc said:
hope you are all well, stay strong, you never know what christmas will bring. thinking of marty and all the other lost souls out there, may they all find their way home to their loving families. take care, love emma and family x

9 months, 1 week ago, Sharon Diver said:
Karen Drew Suzanne Fiona & all the family
Haven't been in touch for a while but still visit the site regularily. Hope you are all keeping well and still keeping the hope alive.
Sara has just done the first part of her 11+ & is quietly confident. Fingers crossed she does ok.
Where ever you are Marty Keep safe, happy and let us know where you are!
Love & hugs as always
Toot & Sharon

9 months, 4 weeks ago, a mother said:
Still praying you will have some news on Marty.I am sure he is out there somewhere.Be strong

10 months ago, Laura G said:
Thinking of you all loads. I hope things are going well and the kids are doing ok. Marty is never far from my thoughts,

Love Laura xx

10 months ago, joanne dorrian- lisas sister said:
hi karen, drew and family. I just found myself thinking of martin today and about how u r all coping, so i thought i would come on and leave a message to let you know we all think of you often and still pray for Marty to come home, lots of love from the dorrian family xxxx

10 months ago, Marisha said:

Just a quick message to say that Marty is never far from my thoughts, and especially so when im driving through Holywood past the train stop for some reason. I always think of Marty and remember our school days, which dont seem that long ago. Marty was the person that everyone liked, wanted to be like and wanted as a friend.

I havent checked this site for a while but the messages of support continue to emphasise how special and well thought of Marty and his family are, my thoughts are with you all!!

Marty its time to come home!!

All my love and God bless,

Marisha
xx

10 months, 1 week ago, Debs said:
Hi Karen, hope you are well. I've been in the States since August but I'll be home on Thursday (29th) for 11 days and would love to meet up for lunch or a coffee. Although I'm far away I still think about you all a lot. I'll get your number from Suz. Take care, Debs xoxo

10 months, 4 weeks ago, Vanessa & Ian said:
Having met you, even for a few days, we know you will have plent of friends and people giving you all the support you need, we would like to add ourselves to the list of friends whom you can turn to day or night for support. All our love Vanessa, Ian and family. Keep in touch. X

11 months, 1 week ago, Laura G said:
Still thinking of you all, especially Marty. Never give up hope.

All my love

Laura xxx

11 months, 1 week ago, Bri said:
Hi All,

I came across an article in the Evening Star (dated 20th August) about missing people that mentions Martin. They also link to the http://www.missingpeople.org.uk website. Click on the news tab above to read it – PDF format.

Bri.

11 months, 2 weeks ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you

12 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi folks
Lovely to see you on Sunday Karen & Drew hope all is going well with the young'uns & you haven't lost your complete sanity!
Things are good with ourselves and Toot is counting the days till school starts again!
Keep in touch see you soon.
COME HOME MARTY!!!!!!!
Love & Hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year ago, emma mccandless said:

1 year ago, Gavin said:
Thinking of you Martin and all the kelly family!! Keep your heads up! Im sure Martin is happy where ever he is! Loved by all!!

1 year ago, emma mccandless said:
hope you are recovering well karen.
was just thinking back to the days when we were all young and things seemed so uncomplicated. you girls out sun bathing with the cooking oil on and wee marty just running around and being so well behaved, he was such a sweet kid, so calm and good natured. anyway i was just thinking about him and thought i'd say hi. i hope some news comes your way soon, my heart really does go out to you all and everyone who's in a similar situation. take care x

1 year ago, Sharon Diver said:
hi karen & co
Hope everything is okay!
Just found a neighbour who has a laptop & thought I'd say hello keep your chin up our thoughts are always with you take care love to you all!!!!!
Come Home Marty NOW!!!!
Love & Hugs
Toot & sharon Sara

1 year ago, Anon said:
Stay strong, I think about Marty all the time and realy miss him. I still expect to see him about and keep a look out for him wherever I am. Always thinking bout you Marty, xoxo

1 year, 1 month ago, Laura G said:
I think about you all all the time, especially Marty. Never give up hope.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 1 month ago, maureen mcallister said:
u have been in my thoughts along time and my sister brenda kelly worked with you in tescos. my son who is 18 is called martin and i can only imagine the torment your family is going through. your son is a lovely caring lad and has acheived so much with his life so far and has so much to offer, the world would be a better place with more people like him .i pray he come home and this torture ends.

1 year, 1 month ago, emma mccandless said:
just a wee message to say we're thinking of you all. karen i hope you are recovering well. love to you all x

1 year, 1 month ago, anon said:
still think about you everyday marty hope something comes through and your family can find you, best of luck to you and your family for the future xx

1 year, 1 month ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Karen & co
Hope you are all well & keeping the hope alive. We are all good what with the summer holidays just started & the I'm Bored syndrome set in already. Still visit the site on a regular basis with the hope that there will be good news soon. Keep up your spirits & hopefully everyones prayers will be anwsered.
COME HOME MARTY!!
Love & Hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 1 month ago, An anonymous visitor said:
yes yes i get that about the maddy situation but if you are the parent of the child it's your child that counts first and then i'm sure you'd think about the general public later. anyhow, done now.
bring marty home!

1 year, 1 month ago, anon said:
i still come on to this site every single day hoping that there is some news on marty, wish the family the best of luck for the future xx

1 year, 2 months ago, A Friend said:
On the subject of Maddy, obviously any person going missing is a tragedy; but also any person is equally vulnerable in this world. The fact that the Maddy story has been glorified by the press so much is wrong and infuriating. The opportunity should have been taken to highlight the case of missing persons in general, rather than make the rest of us feel even more helpless and angry that we can do no more to help in the cases where we have deep personal involvement. A child is as vulnerable to a puddle as an adult to the sea.

1 year, 2 months ago, Simon said:
I Haven't left a message for a while but I felt it may be a good idea to show that the support is still as strong as ever and that Marty is still in my thoughts all the time. On top of that are equal thoughts for Karen and family who are going through so much both mentally, and physically unfortunately...

1 year, 2 months ago, Laura G said:
Still thinking of you all and of Marty as always xxx

1 year, 2 months ago, a holywood well wisher said:
it's always great to see a message posted from karen! i'm sure there are many like me, who still check the site often and who think of the family every day. despite the passing of time, martin and his are still very much in the minds of many. i hope you are all doing ok and good to hear that karen is taking it easy.look after yoursleves.x x

1 year, 2 months ago, KAREN said:
Many thanks once again to you all for visiting the site and wishing us all the best.
I dont know who put the message on from the newspaper but as Emma and Sharon have both said it is not right to judge the McCann family. I feel so heartbroken for Maddys parents. They need all the media attention that they can get as they dont want her name to disappear from the limelight. The media are doing a a brillant job in still hightlighting their case throughtout Europe and I just hope they get her back soon safe and sound in the arms of her parents were she belongs.
I can only say that we did receive a lot of media attention for Martin and when we went over to Scotland, England and Wales they were really helpful. The BBC even followed us down from Blackpool to London for a documentary which was shown highlighting people who go missing.
I know we did not find Martin and my heart breaks every day without him but at least he is now 23years old and he would be able to look after himself but little Maddy is only four. She is only a baby. Iam still not coping now about Martin missing but if it had of happened when he was only three I dont know were I would be.
We will still never give up looking for Martin and hoping that he is out there just not able to come home yet but Martin my love I will always be here for you with my heart filled with love and my arms open for you.
Thank you once again to everybody in Holywood and Mari Jackson for organizing the two concerts as we could not have done the trip to look for Martin. When we were in London I spoke to a lot of homeless people and some with horrible stories but one thing they did say was that they looked out for each other. That did give me comfort as no one could be horrible too Martin with that big smile of his.
Many many thanks once again for visiting and leaving messages I have not been well recently and Iam just resting but I love to know that you care so much for him. xx Thank you from my heart.

1 year, 2 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi folks
Haven't said hello for a while but I do visit the site constantly. My thoughts are always with you and of course with Marty. Just had to write and say well said Emma you put into sensible words all that I have been thinking but was unable to get down sensitively.WELL DONE!!
Hope to see you very soon Karen & family and to Marty please come home or let your mum know that you are safe.
Love & Hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 2 months ago, emma mccandless said:
that message is really quite disturbing and i think a little harsh, yes i see where you are coming from but at the same time when you feel the missing persons charity can't do enough for your child or the police or anybody or anything what do you do? you beg borrow or steal to get your kids name and face out there and if you happen to be as lucky as little maddy's family well good for you. the kelly family raised money to try to find their son and they put it to great use, i don't know maybe i'm picking this up all wrong but all you needed to do was post up a message asking for donations rather that make other people who feel vunerable enough guilty. i truly hope all the missing people get found and i wish all their families luck, but this website is for marty so thats why were here, we wish him found and safe, love to the family x

1 year, 3 months ago, anon said:
I have to say i totally agree with this article that someone has pasted on the site, it sickens me to see how much hard work karen and the rest of the family put into finding marty with no outcome and then seeing the attention that this little girl maddy is recieving when her dissapperance could have been prevented if her parents simply had of watched over her! its a crazy world that wee live in and i really really hope that marty is found soon and the other thousands of missing persons out there, good luck to the kelly family all my love xx

1 year, 3 months ago, ANON said:
AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCOTTISH SUN NEWSPAPER
>A WEEK tomorrow is International Missing Children's Day.
>Let’s pray to whoever brings us strength that the parents of
>Madeleine McCann no longer have to give it a second thought.
>
>But meanwhile, let’s all think on this.
>
>Since their little girl was snatched from a Portuguese apartment on
>May 3, close on 500 young people have gone missing in Britain.
>
>And right now, who in this mawkish, touchy-feely country of ours is
>giving a second thought to THEM?
>
>Where are THEIR fun-runs? Their t-shirts, their posters? When will
>Sky News turn up mob-handed on THEIR doorsteps?
>
>Sure, none of them are four-year-olds taken from under the noses of
>their parents. Granted, many will be junkies or drunks or simply
>stroppy teenagers desperate for attention.
>
>Is that what we’ve become, though?
>
>A nation who’ll only tie a yellow ribbon for the cute ones?
>
>Because right now, that’s what it feels like. No one can physically
>do a damn thing to ease whatever suffering little Maddy’s going
>through; yet everyone wants to make it look as if they can.
>
>Look at the ever-swelling Fighting Fund. It had hit £2.6million at
>the last count and that will be dwarfed now that an official
>collection has begun. But what are we fighting for? Can we buy the
>poor wee soul back? Are we negotiating with whoever has her?
>
>No we can’t and no we’re not.
>
>Yet at the same time, let’s think of a charity called the National
>Missing Persons Helpline. Each year, it helps support more than
>2,000 families driven out of their minds with worry by the
>disappearance of a loved one. Each week, it reunites ten missing
>people with their folks.
>Its annual budget is … £2.5m.
>That makes no sense. In fact, worse than that, it makes this country
>look as shallow as a worm’s grave.
>And the truth is that ever since Diana, that’s exactly what we’ve
>been.
>
>A heart-warming cause, a pretty face, a desperate plea by the
>photogenic – and we’re off, piling flowers ten feet high, placing
>teddy bears and football strips, placing cards with messages written
>with sympathy but without genuine heart.
>We saw it in isolation after Hillsborough in 1989, but it took the
>death of a princess eight years to turn that sense of grief by proxy
>into a national obsession. I was working in London at the time and
>there were days when you feared a kicking for walking down to the
>shops with a smile on your face.
>August 30 1997 was the day when we developed this strange need to be
>seen to care. Yet it’s quite obvious that we DON’T care, not really,
>not when 200 and more of our own – many barely out of childhood -
>vanish into thin air every single week without us turning a hair.
>Listen, whatever it takes to keep up the spirits of the McCanns is
>fine by me. It’s crucial in this hunt that little Maddy remains a
>person, flesh and blood, and not a memory. Whoever has her must see
>her not as something, but someone.
>But imagine being the parent of a teenage runaway right now, of a
>schizophrenic who’s a danger to himself out in the big, bad world.
>Imagine sitting at home, frazzled at the thought of where your
>elderly mum’s been these past two weeks.
>How would you feel, seeing dozens of women linking arms, wearing
>Find Maddy on their chests - even smiling for the cameras – as they
>jog in a sunlit park on a Sunday morning?
>How would you feel, when the JK Rowlings and Wayne Rooneys and Simon
>Cowells were donated thousands and the Ronaldos and Beckhams were
>making emotional telly appeals?
>How would you feel, turning on the box day after day and seeing
>endless coverage of tanned reporters standing in some far-off
>resort, sternly informing the world that nothing continues to
>happen?
>You’d feel sick, that’s how you’d feel. You’d want to run into the
>street and scream at passers-by that YOU’RE grieving, YOU’RE
>suffering, that YOU have a giant hole in your life.
>You’d tear yourself apart wondering what it is that makes your kid
>or parent or grandparent less important than someone else’s in the
>eyes of millions.
>The thing is, those 500 young people who’ve gone missing these past
>14 days are most likely still among us. We could be stepping over
>them in doorways, tut-tutting at them as they pan-handle for spare
>change.
>That’s not how it should be. If we have the amount of energy and
>time and belief and cash that’s come to the surface in aid of one
>tiny person we’d never heard of before May 3, we should surely be
>able to channel at least some of it to those whose whole lives are
>devoted to finding the lost.
>More than 200,000 reports of missing people are made to the police
>each year. Around two-thirds concern under-18s.
>Most turn up when they’re hungry or cold, but 18,500 cases reach the
>National Missing Persons Helpline. Of these, 1,550 were resolved in
>2006 – with nine of ten subjects found alive.
>That, though, still leaves 17,000 people unaccounted for. That’s a
>full house at a Hearts game any given Saturday, all gone.
>
>However, at least one case every month is resolved directly as a
>result of publicity the charity generates. So just think what they
>could do with double, triple, quadruple the income.
>
>Instead, they sit there as frustrated as all those they exist to try
>and help.
>
>All of them left in the shadows by this coast-to-coast hysteria over
>one little girl.
>
>Maddy McCann is precious to her mum and dad, even if they’re facing
>a lifetime of guilt over their decision to trade her safety for a
>quiet night in a tapas bar. They deserve all the help they can get
>as they wait and hope and pray for her safe return.
>
>So too, though, does everyone like them.
>
>At the time of writing, the tot has still not been found. Here’s
>hoping that by the time you read this, the situation is no worse.
>
>Here’s hoping, too, that I’m wrong - and that if she’s still alive,
>the power of mass support really IS enough to force whoever has her
>to see sense.
>
>If so, let’s harness that power and use it to make every day
>International Missing Children’s Day.
>
>Because if we don’t?
>
>Sorry, but it’ll seem from where I’m sitting that we haven’t done it
>for Maddy at all. We’ll have done it to make ourselves feel better.
>
>And that should make us all feel awful.

1 year, 3 months ago, bernie and lee said:
I just came across your website. Marty we are getting married in 5 weeks and were just thinking of u and clifford and can't believe you's will not be there. if you can plese contact yr family. thinking of all of you hope u get some news sn. love bernie & lee

1 year, 3 months ago, marty said:
because i share his name marty kelly i have found this site, i cant imagine how you feel and i hope for good news soon for you youre in my thoughts

1 year, 3 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
still think of you all often. hope you're all doin ok

1 year, 3 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Typical of me I didn't mean to leave an anon message.But Karen you must have realised by now that I am not the most computer literate person in the country.
Love and Hugs anyway
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 3 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Hi Folks
Havn't left you a message for a long time hope you are all in good health and spirits.Things are great with us all looking forward to the warm heady BBQ days ahead this summer.Hope to see you soon. Love to Marty come home soon PLEASE!!!!Thinkimg of you always.
Love & hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 3 months ago, Emma Forbes said:
Hi karen, Drew, Raymond, Fiona and Suzanne
Just wanted to let you know that we are all still thinking of you. Hope that you are keeping well speak to you soon
Love Emma xx

1 year, 3 months ago, Louise regan said:
I was so sorry to hear about martin hope he comes home soon think about him all the time Love 2 u all

1 year, 3 months ago, Laura G said:

Thinking of you all and especially Marty, as always.

Love Laura xxxx

1 year, 3 months ago, a mother said:
hi still watching the sight and praying you will receive some news of Marty soon. Stay strong and know lots of people are thinking of you and praying for you all.

1 year, 3 months ago, tiffany forde said:
still thinking of marty and hope he comes home soon lots of love to the family xx

1 year, 3 months ago, emma mccandless said:
karen it was lovely to see you the other day,i hope everything goes well for you next week and that you start to get well. i'll be thinking of you, and if you want to drop the grand kids up i'll be more than happy to take them to the park ect and give you guys a break.thinking of marty as always. take care all x

1 year, 3 months ago, Emma said:
Just wanted the family Of Martys to know that I am all thinking of them. I was one of the people that was with Marty in Raleigh in Namibia and Capetown, he has touch so many peoples lives, kind and caring. hope he will be back home soon with you all. I'll be watching the site for good news

1 year, 3 months ago, jt said:
keep watching the site hoping you will have had good news about Marty, and praying he will be back with you all soon.Stay strong

1 year, 3 months ago, Kathy Lamont said:
I'm born and bred in Holywood and know how much the impact of Martin's disappearance has had on the town. I want to offer my support and tell Martin's family he his still very much in everyones mine's. Lots of hope and love xx

1 year, 4 months ago, Bri said:
Hi Folks,

Can across an interview with the psychic Diane Lazarus who mentions coming over to help find Marty. It's in the news section – in PDF format as always.

Just thought I would include it,

Bri

1 year, 4 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
My thoughts are with you all and hope Marty returns home soon God Bless to your family

1 year, 4 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:

1 year, 4 months ago, David said:
Sorry to hear you lad is still missing, its a very sad time for you i'm sure.

Best wishes
David
(London).

1 year, 4 months ago, Bri said:
Hi All,

Just added last Sundays newspaper report (Sunday World 8th April 07),

Bri

1 year, 4 months ago, anon said:
still thinking about you every day marty, hope your found soon u deserve to be home with ur family god bless xx

1 year, 4 months ago, Laura G said:

Dear Karen and family,

I know it never gets any easier. I hope you find some strength in the wishes and prayers of people who think of Marty every day.

Marty, never forgotten

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 4 months ago, Gemma B said:
I can't believe so much time has passed and still no news. The website, the friends and family still go on - you're all so strong. I check the site frequently and hope every time to get some good news. I hope you get the good news soon, thinking of you all. x

1 year, 4 months ago, anon said:
still thinking of you marty, hope your home soon god bless you and your family xx

1 year, 4 months ago, marty mcconnell said:
Hi i hope your lad comes home soon all the best from a holywood man,
QUIS SEPARABIT
(WHO SHALL SEPARATE US)
My regimental motto.

1 year, 4 months ago, Laura said:
Never forgotten xxxx

Love Laura

1 year, 5 months ago, Harry Whalley said:
best wishes and love to everybody.

1 year, 5 months ago, sim said:
it took me like two months to figure out how to leave you a message. To Martin's family, i still think about you all every day, marty would be so proud of you all. Marty : if you are out there and reading this, happy belated birthday and please come home soon. Love Sim xx

1 year, 5 months ago, Laura said:
Happy Birthday Marty. Thinking of you as always.

Love Laura xxxx

1 year, 5 months ago, Mum said:
Hi my pet this is the second birthday that you have not been with us. We miss you so much Martin please just let me know if you are happy and safe.
I look at your picture and Iam so proud of what you have achieved in your life that I feel special to be your Mum
My heart and love is always with you were ever you are my special son xxx

1 year, 5 months ago, Suzanne Kelly said:
Happy Birthday sweetie, always in my thoughts. Your adoring sis.

1 year, 5 months ago, angela said:
missing you xx

1 year, 5 months ago, Laura said:
Hi Karen and family,

I think of you all daily and pray for some information which will lead you to Marty. He will never be forgotten.

Marty,

Come home soon. Still thinking about you loads.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 5 months ago, Laura* said:
Hi Marty,

Wherever you are I hope your safe!! Still can't believe your not here. Think of you everyday. Lots of love

Laura xxx

1 year, 5 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
thinking of you martin, always thinking of you...

1 year, 5 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you guys x

1 year, 5 months ago, Laura said:
Still thinking of you all loads. I know it never gets any easier but I pray every day for some information that will lead you to Marty.

Marty, thinking of you always

Love Laura xx

1 year, 6 months ago, Aaron Neill said:
You are all always in my thoughts and prayers. There is not a week that goes by where I do not think of Marty. You have all shown great strength and I hope that you will all have answers soon. I would very much like to help in anyway I can. I would be happy to organise a team to hand out posters. Congratulations Fiona on the new baby..
All my love.
Aarone.

1 year, 6 months ago, anon said:
just read the sunday life article and i totally agree with you karen, it shouldnt have taken so long for them to sort something out, no matter what excuses they use at the end of the day its someones life hanging in the balance, i can only hope the diving team can learn from their previous mistakes so that they are able to help people correctly in future

1 year, 6 months ago, Bri said:
Hi all,
The Sunday Life ran an article on Martin - 18/2/07. Click on the news section above to read, thanks, Bri

1 year, 6 months ago, anon said:
still thinkin of you marty

1 year, 6 months ago, emma mccandless said:
let me know if you want any photos of marty put out, or anything at all to raise awareness again, thinling of you all x

1 year, 6 months ago, a holywood family said:
thinking of you all, as always. hope to hear some good news soon.

1 year, 6 months ago, Laura said:
I think of you all every day and I hope the great strength you have shown will continue to see you through.

Marty, thinking of you always

Love Laura xx

1 year, 6 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi folks
Its only taken me 4/5 days to work out where the box was to do my wee sum so hopefully the spam people are at least as thick as me. Hope you got Christmas & New Year over you well and enjoyed as much of it as you could. We spent a very quiet & peaceful time our selves & to be honest I'm glad to see the back of it.
Marty hope you enjoyed it where ever you are but PLEASE come home we all miss & love you.
Karen & family love & hugs to you all
Toot & Sharon
xxx

1 year, 6 months ago, Anon said:
I often think about you all even though I don't know you and when I drive past the dock's area or drive through Holywood I think of Marty. He looks like the life and soul and I just wish that he would return to you and your heart would heal. Never give up.

1 year, 6 months ago, jill said:
hi to all the kelly family. a few friends went to see a psychic in larne at the weekend and she told them things that where 100% true, she is very percise. her web address is psychic-n-ireland.com, have a look at her web site. xx

1 year, 6 months ago, emma mccandless said:
hi there, i hope you're feeling better karen and i hope this new year will bring you all good news, thinking of you all. love to fiona, suzanne,raymond and last but not least marty! and of course the extended family too x

1 year, 6 months ago, Fiona said:
To Karen, Drew and all your family!
I havent been on your site for a while although Marty is always in my thoughts when driving round Belfast. I have just visited the site again today after many months and I am so sorry to hear about your illness I hope that you are feeling better. Karen you have to look after yourself so you can fuss over your boy when he gets home! Thinking of you all! Marty will be home soon!

My prayers and thoughts are with you!

Fiona

1 year, 6 months ago, Margaret said:
Still thinking of you all and praying your Beautiful, Wonderful lad will be with you again soon. Much love to all of you xxx

1 year, 6 months ago, Boris said:
The message board is now working, You need to enter the result of the sum in the provided box to pass the anti spam test.

Karen, sorry for taking so long, unfortunately work has kept me busy and traveling a lot. Thank you all for your patience.

1 year, 7 months ago, Boris said:
To all,

Currently solving the issues relating to the spam, i have closed the message board for now. Thank you very much for your patience, the site will be back in operating mode as soon as possible.

1 year, 7 months ago, jt a mother said:
To all Martins family
Christmas must have been a terrible time for all of you, wondering where Marty is, if he's safe. Your strength of character is an inspiration to everyone.

1 year, 7 months ago, Karen & Drew & family said:
Hi everybody we are back. Iam sorry that I have not written anything on the web page for the month of Dec but I just found it so hard going on to Martins Missing Webpage and looking at his beautiful face. Even though I have lots of photos everywere at home it still tears me apart everytime.
Many many thanks to all of you who phoned, texted me and left messages on the web page thoughout Christmas and the New Year. I cannot even convey my love enough for all of you thinking of us and also of Martin. Wherever he is I know he would be so thankfull to you all. I can just imagine him walking in with that big smile and giving you all a big hug.
Christmas Day was nice with my amazing and thoughtful family in Spain. Fiona and Suzanne who I love so very very much and are going though the pain of not having their brother who they always looked out for.They also worry about me and my health. Iam so proud of them. To Paul and Alex who support them and also Drew and me my love to you both.
To my special boys Caollin & Aodhan who made me get up on Christmas morning and carry on I love them from the top of toes to the tips of my hair.
New years Day we went down to the beach and watched the sun go down. Just as we were sitting there a guy started playing the saxophone. It was just so beautiful We toasted Martin and when the sun went down we looked around and the music had stopped and the guy had gone. In my heart Martin is with me forever.
It is hard to accept that he has gone for over a year. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times I feel that Iam living another life but I shall never give up hope no matter how small it might be, he is somewere.
Iam arranging for a plaque to be put up at the Docks area just with his photo and a message for him to come home. As people pass maybe someone might know something and get in touch. He is so much loved and wanted that we just want to know what has happened to him.
I know that Christmas was hard for many people who have lost their loved ones. It is the time when family is so important. My thoughts and love goes to the Forde family who lost Cliford in July, one of Martins special friends.
To Bri who keeps this web page running along with Boris, lost his Mum just a few weeks before Christmas
To Mags who also lost her Mum in November and is trying to raise money for Marie Curie. She is arranging some charity events and when I get any information about dates I will let you know.
Once again thank you everybody and also a special thankyou to Boris who keeps this web page running also.
Lastly a special thank you to the Dorrian family who texted me over Christmas and who are still trying to find Liza All my love
Everybody have a nice New Year and thank you All my love xx

1 year, 7 months ago, Rosa Edmonson said:
Hi, I just want to say I was so touched by all the news clippings I saw and all the press reports ive read. Im 25yrs old and I live near Glasgow... If there is ever anything you need done over here in scotland or anything I can ever do to help please let me know.. I mean that. I will forward this site to a few good friends to raise awareness if nothing els... With Love Rosa

1 year, 7 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you

1 year, 7 months ago, Gwennie & Stanley Forbes said:
Hi Karen,

We tried to contact you on Drew's mobile while we were in Spain but had no luck. Sorry we didn't manage to meet up with you both but our thoughts were with you on New Year's Eve.
Hopefully there will be some sort of closure to this nightmare in 2007. Take care and hopefully speak to you soon.

1 year, 7 months ago, Lois said:
Bri
Didn't know about the sad knews of your Mother - very sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you x

1 year, 7 months ago, lois, eddie & erin said:
Hi Karen & Drew
Tried to get you on the mobile while you've been away but unfortunatley no success ! hope you and the rest of the family are ok and managing to struggle through this very difficult time - keep positive for 2007- hope to see you very very soon - all our love xxx

1 year, 7 months ago, De said:
All I wish for every day is that God will find martin and Lisa and bring them home.

1 year, 7 months ago, Bri said:
Hi All,
1 year since Martin’s disappearance and thankfully there was a great deal of press coverage - GMTV Local news along with several newspaper reports. The press clippings are in the news section of this site - you'll need adobe reader to open them. See: http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/acrobat/readermain.html

1 year, 7 months ago, Anon said:
I didn't know Martin but I have been following your story and just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hopefully 2007 brings with it good news. The disappearance of Martin and of Steven Cooke in Crete leaves me baffled a lad posted on the site that he himself suffered a bump on the head and lost his memory I hope the same thing has happened to Martin and that he will return to you.

1 year, 7 months ago, Rachel said:
Happy new year. hope 2007 brings you luck

1 year, 7 months ago, brenda Kelly said:
Hi Karen,
My sister is here in australia with me for Christmas and she brought me over a tape of the television programme that you did with the BBc.
It broke my heart to see you so upset.
I hope that you get some news soon.
I hope that you are keeping well
Look after yourself

god bless


brenda
xxx

1 year, 7 months ago, anon said:
my thoughts are with you at this sad time but i wish you all the best for 2007. marty please come back your friends and family are all missing you.xoxox

1 year, 7 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Nothing can explain the hurt you're family is going through. Have you opened a Bebo account?? All his friends could add him to their top 16 and ask people to kindly add him to theirs even if they didn't know him. There is one for Lisa Dorrian. Good luck with keeping the awareness going.

1 year, 7 months ago, Harry said:
In my thoughts.

1 year, 7 months ago, emma mccandless said:
theres nothing i can say that i haven't said before but i really wish you all the best this year and we are all hoping and praying that you receive some news of marty very soon.
and marty if you're reading this, happy new year, and take care x

1 year, 7 months ago, leanne neilly nee mccleary said:
HI Fiona Karen and family was thinking of you all and marty yestrday and 2day and always.Hopefully 2007 brings some news.love Leanne husband Stehhen and mary and campbell send there love also xxx

1 year, 7 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Thinking of Marty esp today.. Unbelievable it's been a year with no news whatsoever. Fingers crossed for 2007..

1 year, 7 months ago, Laura said:
Martin your still on my mind every day and especially 2day. So many people out there miss you including me, come home soon. Karen and family, you should all be proud for getting through the last year, you are all amazing. I hope Martin is happy where ever he is.
Laura xx

1 year, 7 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
thinking of you marty god bless xx

1 year, 7 months ago, holywood FAMILY said:
GOD BLESS YOU ALL ON THIS VERY SAD DAY. HOPEFULLY 2007 WILL BRING YOU ALL SOME NEWS OF MARTY.

1 year, 7 months ago, a holywood family said:
thinking of you all today. it must be horrendous, hopefully the new year will bring with it some information for you.god bless you all.

1 year, 7 months ago, roxanne said:
my thoughts and prayers are with you all today.

1 year, 7 months ago, Eva said:
My toughts are with you all today. hard to believe that its a year already. Some of us sat last night and talked about the old times and the things we did. Brought back some great memories we had with Marty. Lets hope that 2007 will bring the closure you and you family deserve.

1 year, 7 months ago, jt said:
my prayers ar with you all, hope 2007 brings some good news. be strong

1 year, 7 months ago, Gemma B said:
Suzanne, Karen and all the family. May God give you the strength to get through today. Will be lighting a candle at 7pm, thinking of Martin, thinking of you all. x

1 year, 7 months ago, Meg said:
Best Wishes to you all for the year ahead. Stay strong and I hope the bad days end soon. My thoughts are with you all and i hope you get some answers soon. xxx

1 year, 7 months ago, martha said:
karen if you get this i just want you to know i'm thinking about you and i'm ok. hoping 2007 isn't so pants.i'll ring you tomorrow. happy new year, send my love to everyone.xox

1 year, 7 months ago, julie said:
thinking of you all today. i'm sure it'll be a tough time for you all. where has the year gone. hope 2007 brings you all some peace.xx

1 year, 7 months ago, Bri said:
Hi Folks,
The News page has been updated with articles from the Holywood Advertiser Dec 06, the Sunday World 24th Dec 06, That’s Life Magazine 21st Dec 06 and Pick Me Up Winter Special 06. All are in PDF format,
Bri

1 year, 7 months ago, emma mccandless said:
just thinking of you all, i hope the new year can bring you some answers and peace of mind, take care, all our love emma, ian and alexander x

1 year, 7 months ago, Emma Black (Forbes) said:
Hi Karen, Fiona, Suzanne, Raymond and Drew. I really hope you are all keeping well over Christmas and New Year. We are all thinking about you and remembering the christmas Eve's when we were small and you all came round to our house to swap presents. Take care of yourselves and see you soon
Love Emma xx

1 year, 7 months ago, Margaret McQuade said:
I know you all probably had a very hard day yesterday. There are so many people thinking of you all at this difficult time. God bless and I hope 2007 brings good news to you all, my thoughts are with you everyday. xxx

1 year, 7 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Merry christmas marty x

1 year, 7 months ago, Julie ann said:
I just wanted to take some time out today, to let you know thst you are all in my thoughts today. I can't imagine how you can deal with today,but, I hope that your two wee grandsons will help you along the way. God bless you all.xx

1 year, 7 months ago, Nicola Molloy said:
Hi i am really sorry about your son martin. im thinking of martin and his family. And i will pray for him and his family tonight. God bless all of u. Merry christmas Take care
love Nicola ( 18 years old) and all my family from Belfast, Ireland. xxxx

1 year, 8 months ago, Boris said:
Hello Anonymous,

Just tried here and the document loads and opens fine. This is a pdf and you need some pdf software to read it, the most well known being Adobe Acrobat Reader (easy to find with a google search). Hope this helps.

1 year, 8 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
hi, having trouble viewing the latest article added to the news section, the one in the irish news. it just doesn't appear on screen?? would really like to read it??

1 year, 8 months ago, the mccall family said:
all of are thoughts are with you all at this sad time from the mccall family

1 year, 8 months ago, Margaret McQuade said:
I live in Glasgow and I only just found out about martins dissapearance in a copy of That's life magazine. I check this website everyday for some news that he is safe and well. I never knew Martin but he sounds like such a wonderful person it would have been an honour to have met him. Evertime I go to town or out shopping, I'm forever looking at the faces of strangers to see if it is him. Think of this, if I have just found out about Martin then maybe there are hundreds of other people who could see hime everday and they don't know he is missing. I hope this turns out to be the case and he comes home to you safe and well. My thoughts are with Karen and her family everyday. God bless and never lose hope. Margaret x

1 year, 8 months ago, Laura said:
To Karen and family,

I read the article in the Irish News and my heart broke. Please keep going. Marty is out there somewhere and he loves you all so much. I hope you get some news soon. Thinking of you all.

Marty,

I hope you are well. I'm thinking of you loads, as always.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 8 months ago, emma mccandless said:
good to see the site up and running again, well done guys .
our deepest sympathies bri, our hearts go out to you.
i was just wrapping my christmas pressents and thought of you guys and how hard this christmas will be, i know you're all so hurt but please remember how much marty would love to know that you were enjoying yourselves and were ever he is i'm sure he'll be raising his glass to you all.
we wish you all a merry christmas and thats to everyone who has supported this family and the other families who find themselves in the same situation. love and godbless, emma and family xxx

1 year, 8 months ago, Boris said:
Bri, all the best in those difficult times. You have been doing an outstanding job collecting and posting all information relating to Marty.

I will be checking the site twice daily and as much as my busy schedule permits, but please all, remember that this spam is here because we made it easy to post messages. We could move to a model that asks registration but, we want it to be quick and easy to leave supporting messages to the Kelly's. Soon i will put a character recognition box on post. and this should remove a fair bit of it. In the meantime, please be assured that the site is maintained and are doing our best to keep it spam free. Merry Xmas to everybody.

1 year, 8 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Folks
Well done Bri!!!!!
Even though it doesn't take long for the spam lot to get back in again.
Sorry to hear about your mum. I know it will take time & I mean time to get back to some kind of normality I lost my own mum when I was 17 & I still have the odd moment when I think Hey I need my mum.
Life does go on even though it is painful.
Karen Drew and family
still thinking of you all especially now but you have 2 super little ones to spoil & love. Hope to see you soon.
Love & hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 8 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
to the anonymous visitor,
do you really think that was a helpful comment?? I think the job that the people are doing on this site is great, obviously it can't be manned 24/7. sorry to replying to such a stupid message but it really made me cross to see such stupid comments.
I'm sure Martins family are very grateful to Bri and all the hard work that goes into the site. Keep it up!!

1 year, 8 months ago, Bri said:
Yes, we do care, the spammers get through no matter what. I had intended to put some security on the site however my mother died suddenly on the 4th Dec and I haven't had the chance. In the meantime I check the site and delete as much spam as I can. If you care to look in the news section you will see that all the latest news articles are there including the most recent one 11/12/06 - front page Irish News - Bri.

1 year, 8 months ago, amer said:
hi karen
i hope u are keeping well, and looking after yourself love amer xoxoxoxoxox

1 year, 8 months ago, Laura said:
Still thinking of you Marty, as always xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you x

1 year, 9 months ago, brenda kelly said:
hi Karen
Just checking how you are as we have not heard from you on the site for a couple of weeks.
Hope you are keeping well.
I know this is a terrible time of the year for you so i am praying very hard for you

lots of love


Brenda
xx

1 year, 9 months ago, brenda Kelly(Perth w.Australia) said:
Thank you everyone who was kind enough to visit bringnassimahome site and leave a message for her mum dawn.
I am sure that your words of comfort and support will help her the way that they have helped karen and family
Nassima and Martin should never become just another statistic and by keeping their names in peoples minds we can continue to look for them

Thanks again

Brenda Kelly

1 year, 9 months ago, Anon said:
My goodness... im sitting reading ur msgs sobbing my heart out. I dont even know yous but just imagining the pain in your heart is truely crushing mine! As long as there is still fight and determination deep within yous... then keep searching... but dont let life pass you by... The heart may be aching, but the soul needs to breathe. Yous deserve all the luck and the happiness in the world... yous will be forever in my thoughts... xoxo

1 year, 9 months ago, rikko beck said:
hi marty, still long time no speak to, im convinced that we both fefell the same fate, as you know, i woke up in hospital almost one year ago after being in a coma for 3 days.

im pretty sure that you have taken a knock on the heed too, and i know it really messes the brain up. put it this way - when i was in hospital i thought i was on a fishing trawler! so im certain that you took and knock on the old noggin, and as a result your memory has been messed about.

i understand chief, ive been there and know it takes a long time to get better again, ive still got over a year to go according to the doctors.

I have faith in the big man, and he'll get your heed workin again, then you'll be back home amongst your chums.

best wishes amigo :)

1 year, 9 months ago, stuart jameson said:
Deepest sympathys to all Marty's family at this hard time xxx There is always hope x

1 year, 9 months ago, brenda Kelly said:
I am asking all the good people who visit this site and leave messages of support for Martys family if you could also spare a thought for another family in east Belfast who have a 7 year old child missing.
Her name is Nassima and 7 months ago her father abducted her to Algeria and her mother has had no contact whatsoever with her since then.
She has had no help from the british government and she has tried everything to find where her daughter is.
She even travelled to algeria to see if she could find her.
She is going frantic trying all avenues to get some contact with her little girl.
Her site is bringnassimahome.
Could you perhaps visit this site and leave a message of support for her mum as this will help her.
I am sure that karen would not mind me asking this on Martys site as i know all the messages that are left here are a great comfort to her


god bless
cc

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly(Perth w.australia) said:
Hi Karen
Just logging in to see how you are.
My sister will be with me in a few weeks and i will be able to see the programme about Marty.
Still praying everyday that you get some news.
This time of year must be very hard for you but try and stay strong.
You have a wonderful family and by all the messages that are left a good network of friends

God Bless you

brenda & family
xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Laura said:
Hi Marty,

Still thinking about you.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Hannah and Clo said:
Hi Karen, Drew, Fiona, Paul and the boys. Hope you are all doing well, still thinking of you everyday and hope you here something soon lots of love Clo and Han xox

1 year, 9 months ago, Judi said:
Still thinking of you all everyday. Fiona, please email me and we will catch up. xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Laura said:
Marty,

I hope you are doing ok. I think about you loads. Please be happy, wherever you are.

Karen, Drew and family,

Stay strong. You are an inspiration to us all. You show what true strength and hope in life is. Thinking of you all

Love Laura xx

1 year, 9 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you as always x

1 year, 9 months ago, sim said:
hi karen and drew, how are you both. its been a while since you have been on. i pray that perhaps you have found some good news. my thoughts are with you, as always.
Marty, i dont know you, but please come home. there'll be a massive party waiting for you. my thoughts are with you also, wherever you mayb be

Love Sim x

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly said:
Hi boris & bri
just to let you know that lisa dorrians site has a new guestbook because of all the spam mail.
just wondering if it would be a good idea to do something like that here

1 year, 9 months ago, Nicki Durbin said:
Dear Karen & Drew
I watched Runaways last night and I cried tears for you and Marty and tears for myself and my son Luke.
Karen, I'm not sure whether you have received my emails but I really would like to speak to you. I think BBC3 may have given you my number, if not please email me so we can exchange numbers.
With much love and hope for all our missing children.
Nicki Durbin
www.FINDLUKE.com

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly(Australia) said:
Karen,
Have managed to get my sister in Belfast to tape the programme for me.
She will mail it on to me.
Hope that it will trigger a memory for someone watching it tonight and they can shed light as to what happened to marty.
you are always in my thoughts and prayers


god bless

brenda kelly

1 year, 9 months ago, Julie-Ann said:
just watched your programme and my heart goes out to you Karen. words don't seem enough right now, but i just really wanted to say that i am thinking of you and hope that this gives you a breakthrough.

1 year, 9 months ago, Kathryn said:
My hopes and prayers are with you that Martin is safe.
I hope he has seen the programme and has realised what he has and always will have - a loving family and home willing him to return.
Best wishes to you all now and always.

1 year, 9 months ago, tracy said:
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your heartache and I pray you find your lovely son.

1 year, 9 months ago, Lynn said:
I am watching the programme as I type... I can only pray that this brings some news. You and your family are in my thoughts.

1 year, 9 months ago, william said:
I really admire yout determined serch for MARTY I trust and pray that you get information soon about him as this must be a very difficult time for you.

1 year, 9 months ago, Neil Grant said:
Good luck with the programme tonight. Hope you's get some sort of breakthrough. Always in our thoughts. Neil, Kellie and the rest of the Grant family.

1 year, 9 months ago, Laura said:
Good luck with the programme tonight. Will be thinking of you all and praying for a breakthrough.

As always Marty, thinking of you

Best wishes

Laura
xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, a well wisher said:
will be thinking of you all tonight as Martins programme goes out. I'm sure it'll be tough for you all, but it can only do good, can't it. Take good care of yourselves.xx

1 year, 9 months ago, Anon Visitor said:
I hope you are re-united with your son soon, Sharon,You can watch BBC3 if you have a freeview box. They are around £30 from Tesco or any other big shop and you just plug it in connect to your tv and the viewing is free.

1 year, 9 months ago, TC said:
Hey, came across this site with a link from a happier place, Good luck, although not much to say its is meant with feeling.

TC

1 year, 9 months ago, Laura * said:
Hi Karen & Family,

Just wanted to let you know that I think about you & Marty everyday! It doesn't seem like that long ago that we did the search down by the docks!! I will def be watching the story on Marty 2moro nite. Stay strong and look after urselves!

All my love

Laura xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly said:
hi Karen,
Just logging on to wish you all the best for the programme about marty.
I really hope that it jogs someones memory and you get some information to help you find your son.Hope that you are feeling better and getting stronger.

Lots of love & Best wishes always


Brenda & Family
XXX
God Bless

1 year, 9 months ago, Laura said:
Hi Marty,

I hope you are well. It's getting dark so early in the evenings now. I hope wherever you are it's nice and sunny!!! Thinking of you xx

Karen and family,

You are always in my thoughts.

Love Laura xx

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly(Australia) said:
boris & Bri.......thanks for doing a good job with these irritating messages.If i can help in anyway let me know.
Karen still praying for you everyday.Good to see that you are getting stronger again.
you are an absolute CREDIT to your family.They must be so proud of the way you are coping.
I think i speak for all people who visit this site ...it makes us all very humble God bless you and i hope you get your Son back soon

Love brenda & Family.

1 year, 9 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of you all tonight, seriously karen and family, if you need a hand with anything involving finding marty please give me a shout. love emms x

p.s boris and bri you're doing a great job x

1 year, 9 months ago, a holywood well wisher said:
Karen,
it's so good to hear you sounding positive and upbeat, although i can only imagine how hard it must be.Martin and the rest of your family must be so proud of you, and all that you are doing to keep Martins story in the spotlight. You really are an amazing woman. I think i speak for many people who visit the site, we do love to hear from you , especially to hear that you are keeping going. We're all with you on spirit. Keep strong.xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Boris said:
Brenda, i agree completely with you. If you read earlier messages on that message board, you can see that the problem is not that new. I am visiting this site twice a day, and so is Bri. We are clearing the most of those 'spam' messages, an unfortunately this is the only way to keep the site registration free and invite people to post messages easily. But the ease of use means that the board is open to all kind of abuse. The alternative will be to make people register and log in the site before posting. It can be easily done. But wouldn't that make people not post as often ? Most likely.

Karen, i have erased and reposted your last message as it had a long trailing space after it. Please let me know if i can do anything else to help.
Kindest regards.

1 year, 9 months ago, Karen said:
Hi everybody its good to hear from you all. Dont worry Brenda about all the scams Bri clears them for me as often as he gets them. Thank you Bri and Boris Just
as long as you all keep in contact with me that is all I need.
Martins progamme is on Thursday 3rd November at 7.30 on BBC 3 but the BBC have promised me a copy of it but I have to wait until after the programme is released. Iam sort of dreading it as it will bring back many memories but I had to try and find him but that is my worst memory I failed to find him but Iam keeping on trying.
Pick Me Up mag is doing a feature and Thats Life mag also over Christmas and the New Year so some one might see him. The Irish Post has just done a feature also yesterday and today on Martin. That is a big Irish Newpaper over on the Mainland so quite a lot of Irish people read it.
Sharon Iam sorry I wont be down at the fire works tonight but Iam going to see Neil Young Tribute in Belfast tonight. He is my favourite singer.
I will tell you a story, when Martin was in Africia he went to Cape Town for the New Year. It has always being a dream of mine to go there to Table Mountain. I asked Martin if the weather was good go up and and sit on the top of Table Mountain and listen to Harvest Moon which he did. So I lived my dream through him. It makes me proud that he is my son.
Martin my love Caolin and Aodhan is going to the fireworks which you loved as well so always remember I love you so much and just come home to me.
Ammer thank you I would love to go out for lunch and maybe a few drinks just phone me anytime.
Joe, Caollin,and Aodhan have a lovely time at the fireworks.xxx
I had better go now to try and get the hair and face done or they will not let me in All my love to everybody and thank you for thinking of us It really does mean so much.xxx

1 year, 9 months ago, Brenda Kelly said:
can someone do something about all these stupid messages that are somehow finding their way onto this site.
I visit this site regularly and it is always full of these scam messages.
it must be very annoying for karen.can anyone suggest a way to stop these

1 year, 9 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Karen
I have just found someone who has BBC3 and CAN TAPE from it. I would love to see Martys story but need to know when, what time and the name of the programme.
Please publish details asap.
Hopefully see you soon, maybe at the Fireworks on Saturday night with The Dukes playing it should be a good evening so long as it doesn't rain I won't want to ruin my beautifully coiffed hair or I could possibly melt!
Love & hugs as always
Toot & Sharon
See You soon Marty love & hope always

1 year, 10 months ago, amer said:
hi karen!
ive only just logged on to the site for the first time in ages, i can't believe all that news about the isle of man, i can tell u from my own experience of them they are the most imcompetant bunch of idiots and im so sorry for all that u suffered because of them. Im sorry i havent been intouch much recently, but im volunteering 4 nights a week as well as working and being bogged down by 2 courses! but i will definatly make the time to call and see you this week and take u out for some lunch if u would like?
u know any way that marty is never far from my thoughts, and when i pray for him i always pray for u, drew suzanne, fiona and paul.
i hope u are all well, speak soon, love amer xxxxxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Sharon said:
Dear Martin Kellys Family,

I have just logged on to Missing People UK and read your son's story and its touch my heart and I just feel the need to get in touch with you.

I'm around the same age has your son and I cant understand what must have happened the night Steve went missing? Its so awful and my heart goes out you all and hope and pray Martin turns up safe and sound.

Kind Regards

Sharon Carter 22 Wigan

1 year, 10 months ago, Laura said:
Karen,

Hope you are all doing ok. I know it's so hard but please keep going.

Marty,

Thinking about you as always.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 10 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
heh, that wasn't meant to happen! Just wanted to let Martin's family know that i think of you all daily. If i was anywhere closer i'd do what i couöd do, but unfortunately i'm only in Finland. Thinking of you all daily, jen. (was a class above Marty in school)

1 year, 10 months ago, jenni said:

1 year, 10 months ago, sim said:
hi karen, wasnt sure where to email you to. sent it into mail@ourmartykelly.com

i'm gutted i dont have BBC3 but i will try and get it taped of someone who does.
you's are all a credit to marty,

love sim x

1 year, 10 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Karen Drew and all
I can't tell you how good it is to see your courage strength & determination to get a happy resolution to where Marty is still with you. I think I speak for all your site viewers that we have missed your updates & have been hoping & praying for your health & strength to return.
Many condolences to the family who lost their loved one to the seas.
Hope to see you soon with hope & love still strong in your heart.
Love & hugs
Sharon & Toot
COME HOME SOON MARTY WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!!

1 year, 10 months ago, Karen said:
Thank you once again for all your messages. Lukes story s on tonight at 7.30 on BBC3. Martins story will be on the 2nd Nov.
Sim I dont know you but you just seem to care so much please email me.
All my love to Brenda and Maggi from Australia
Martin my love you are forever in my thoughts Please if you can please ring or contact me in any way remember our big Christmas every year We are all still waiting for you. Caollin still kisses your photo and he remembers you Aodhan wants to get to know you They need their big Uncle Martin and I need you so much. I love you with everything I have Please come home to us. Love Mumxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Victoria said:
You are in my thoughts always... xo

1 year, 10 months ago, sim said:
aw its so great to hear from you karen. please dont give up. your family and friends care so much about you. and on the day that martin comes home, he will wana see his mummy looking her best;-)

Please, as i have said before...if there is anything I can do please just email me. take care all of you xx

1 year, 10 months ago, brenda Kelly(australia) said:
Karen,
So glad to hear from you again on Martys site.
I was really getting worried for you.
My condolences to that poor persons family on the loss of their loved one and i am so sorry for the way that everything was handled by the police.
I can understand why you were in such turmoil.
Karen stay strong,you have martins love in your heart so it will not stop beating.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers


God bless
Brenda Kelly

1 year, 10 months ago, Maggie in Australia said:
Hi Karen & Drew,
Just wanted to post a wee message to let you know i am still thinking of you and your family back here in Australia. I often wonder about Holywood, and Marty aswell.
Wishing you all the best, and all the hope in the world.
Big Hugs, Maggie

1 year, 10 months ago, Laura said:
Karen and family,

I hope you are feeling stronger after that horrible news. Your days are hard enough to bear without such a lack of sensitivity. I think of you all.

Marty,

Please come home soon. I think about you lots. You have done so much and still have so much to do.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 10 months ago, emma mccadless said:
hello again, i just can't take it in, i can't believe such a sensitive situation has been handled so badly, i feel for you all so much. i just wish so so much that you knew where he was, it pains me so much to think of what you are all going through and i wish i could just take it all away. as always if you can think of anything you'd like help with etc please do not hesitate to ask, love always emma x

1 year, 10 months ago, Karen said:
Iam sorry about the spelling mistakes but when I was correcting them I pressed the leave message button by mistake.
To the family of the poor man my heart and love goes out to his family and friends. Please forgive me if I have offended you in anyway but I felt what happened to my family had to be told. I hope you were told in a more sympathetic way. Now we have told the police what has to be done in the worst event but we are still hopefull that Martin is still out there alive and we are all just waiting for him. To Drew thank you for being there you are my love millonaire.
To Fiona, Suzanne and Paul thank you for your love, help and support I know you worry about my health but with all your love my old ticker will be ticking away for a long time.
To my two little angels Caollin and Aodhan my reason to go on and be the best granny I can be. I love you both so much. My two little stars.
Martin my beautiful son your photos are everywere but the best one is in my heart. Please come back home to us and it will be the best day of my life. I love you xx

1 year, 10 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
karen, i don't know you or your family, but i was so pleased to read your post!! You have had a horrific time by the sounds of it and am glad to see you've come back fighting. I know it will pay off. take care and keep strong.xxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Karen said:
Iam so sorry everybody for not writing to you all sooner and to keep you all updated but since we received the news about the remains found on the Isle of Man my world and my families crashed around us once again. I could not even think or cope physically or mentally until now but Iam fighting once again for to try and find my dearest son.
I shall tell you all what happened that day when our world fell apart again.
I received a phone call from my poor son in law Paul in Galway to tell me that the police had phoned him to say that a body had been found on the Isle of Man and that it might be Martin. Drew and myself was going away for a few days for my big 50 birthday and we were in the car collecting my friend Mari to go away. We turned the car back and came home to our hell. As Fiona and Paul were in Galway they started to pack to come back up to me when they received the news but we told them to wait and they fought their own hell and limbo together and alone in Galway. I then phoned the detective in charge of Martins case and he told me that a lower torso of a body was found and it might be Martin.
I asked them to call out to our home with more information and that was when they told me there was very little flesh and that it was only one and half legs left. He also said that I should prepare myself for two funerals as they might find the top half of him.
My daughter Suzanne was here with us and we just went to bits. Martins DNA was to be flown to the Isle of Man the next day and that they would try and fast track it instead of waiting six weeks to three weeks. That was that, they left and we waited. We went up to the police station the next day to identify a shoe and a piece of a jean which we knew was not Martins but until the DNA would come through we could not leave our hell.
The way the police handledthicase was inhumane and it should never happen to anyones family. Me and









family lived in hell for three weeks and then we received a telelphone call that it was not Martin. My condolsaous to this poor mans family but because of the way the polce treated us I nearly lost my mind and will to live If it had not been for my family, Drew and friends I would not be here but they trailled me back up from th depths of depair. They saw me when noone else did I did not even want to even see myself
Now this will not happen to us again as the police have been told DNA has to be done first and then a courtesty knock at the door if the worst has happened. I call this respect.
Donna, thank you for your beautiful poem it has realy helped
Brenda, Laura, Emma, Sim, Karen, Rich and Remli thank you for thinking of us
Sandra it was lovely talking to you and please phone me back anytime or I will phone you Our hearts are together
Elle thank you for the lovely mesage to Martin. He would like that club and I will phone you soon Love you heaps xx
I was back in hospital for a fw days las week with the old ticker so Iamresting.

NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS
Martins programme starts on this Thursday at 7.30 on BBC 3 so turn on Martins story is on Thursday 2nd November
He is also in the Cristmas edition of Pick Me UP mag and I still in contact with journalists so I will keep you all posted.
I find it hard to belive he has gone so long at times and than at other times it jst seems lke yesterday I look at his photo and all I can do is wonder where are you son
Thank you everybody for leaving messages on Martys site and all my love xx

1 year, 10 months ago, remli said:
Hi Marty,
I'm not in Belfast at the moment either. How about when we both get back we round up a few social deviants n head to the Duck for a pint? I promise there'll be no cactii plants involved!!! ;)
Stay safe wherever you are and come home to your mammy soon.
Remli

1 year, 10 months ago, remli said:
Hope you are all well and staying strong for when Marty comes home. My thoughts are always with you.
Remli

1 year, 10 months ago, sim said:
hi all, its been a month since you have posted on here, the last one being about havin to wait 6 weeks to get the DNA results. hope all is ok( as much as it can be) Sim x

1 year, 10 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
hope the family are keeping ok. noticed there have not been any posts from them lately. you are all in my thoughts.xxxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Rich said:
still thinking of you marty and your family.Raleigh O1J

1 year, 10 months ago, Laura said:
Hey Marty,

Hope you are doing ok. I think about you loads and I hope wherever you are, you're happy.

Karen and family,

Stay strong. You're an inspiration to us all.

Love Laura xx

1 year, 10 months ago, Elle said:
Hey Marty

I hope you are well where ever you are. I just want you to know that i still think about you. there are still so many things that will always remind me of you. i was out last night in a club called ghetto. there was this guy there from belfast. the way he spoke and the way he danced reminded me of you so much. i became really sad because i still miss you so much. prob no way near as much as your family do but i do and i just wanted you to know that

xxxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Brenda Kelly Australia said:
Hi Karen,
Hope any news you have got regarding the find on the isle of man is good although my heart goes out to that poor persons family.
Thinking about you everyday and praying that Martin comes home soon


Lots of love


Brenda,Timothy,Rebecca & Erin
XXXXX

1 year, 10 months ago, Karen said:
I have been visiting this site for a long time now and am so touched by all the messages and although you don't know me I want you to know that I hope Marty is OK and will return to you soon.

He is too popular to never return that is evident by all the lovely messages. I didn't know whether I should leave a message but have wanted to for ages just to say I am always checking this website for any news of Marty. I live in the South of England - so if you think I can be of any help in the search for Marty in this area - please please let me know.

K
x

1 year, 10 months ago, Laura said:
Thinking about you as always Marty xxxxx

1 year, 10 months ago, Sandra Flintoft said:
Karen
I e-mailed you on Monday. I am not sure whether you received it or not. I have spoken to Daniel from the BBC who has promised to give you my telephone number. I was so sorry to read that you had been poorly. I sincerly hope that you are feeling a lot better now. We also are featured in the BBC documentary. I hope you get in touch, if not by phone then please e mail me because I am one person who truly knows what you are feeling, and perhaps it will help talking to someone who understands exactly what you are going through.
Please take care and look after yourself, because your son will need you to be strong when he returns home to you.

Sent with compassion and love.

1 year, 11 months ago, La said:
i met Martin about 7 years ago when we both danced in the Belfast Carnival 'The Spice of Life'. It was a long time ago but he was such a great fella that I have never forgotten about him. still cant believe that he is actually missing, I'm sure you can't either. it's not fair. You seem to be an amazing family and I really hope your tireless efforts don't go unrewarded, you're an inspiration. i will continue to hope and wish with all my heart that Marty returns safe and sound, still dancing with the spice of life! xo

1 year, 11 months ago, sim said:
hav just been on for the first time in 2 weeks. but that doesnt mean i havent been thinking about u all. everyday both you and lisa dorrians family are in my thoughts. although they r two very different caes, for some reason i feel affiliated with them. i didt know marty, nor did i know lisa.

martys face reminds me so much of a lad i know from newry. i am so sorry you that you havent found him yet. im sure in my heart of hearts, that he is still with us her on earth. i really do believe he has lost his memory and is probably out there wondering who he is and where he comes from i am sure he will come home soon. its been a while, but these things take time. with all the campaigning you, his family have been doing, he will return. he will be so proud of you's for never giving up on him and always loving him.

karen and drew you are a credit to marty.

please never give up. anything i can do...please dont hesitate to say, i live in south down and am more than willing to do anything to help. sim xx

1 year, 11 months ago, Laura said:
Still thinking about you as always Marty. xxxxx

1 year, 11 months ago, Donna said:
My prayers are with you - i still cant believe it. I found this wee poem so though i would post it for you to read.

When Someone you love goes missing By Tom M Brown

When someone you love goes missing
It's like nothing you've experienced before,
'As the hours turn to days you keep hoping
They'll make contact but it soon begings to sink in
That you may never see them anymore'.

You blame everyone else for not doing enough and you blame yourself for
doing less, You search the streets and put up missing posters but you feel its
just an act of hopelessness.

As you make appeals to the public through Radio TV and press,
You tend to get sick phone calls and half baked theories or people wishing you
good luck at best.

Your whole life becomes a living nightmare
Sleep becomes alien to you,
You fall out with your friends and other family members
Regarding what's the next thing you should do.

After a while you become immune to the things total strangers say,
at least your suffering would be over anyway.

You no longer think about yourself in any shape or form, If you're lucky like
me you survive a nervous breakdown but you still want to carry on.
Then after the months turn into years and your tears have almost dried up,
You still keep on searching to a lesser extent but you never completely give
up.

And though it's different in every case
We all share a common pain,
Every one of us who has had a loved one missing Our lives will never again be
the same.

1 year, 11 months ago, emma mccandless said:
i'm so sorry for what you're all going through, it just doesn't bare thinking about.
we think of you all every day and i hope someone out there is taking care of marty until he finds the strenght to make his way home. x

1 year, 11 months ago, Brenda kelly said:
Karen,
Just logged onto your site and i am shocked to hear about the remains in the isle of man.
I am sure that if you have viewed the clothing and a shoe and are certain that they are not Martins then the remains will not be his.
god bless the family that this person belongs too.
I hope that you are keeping better healthwise and I will pray very hard for you that you get some good news soon about Martin


God bless

Brenda kelly & Family.
XXXX

1 year, 11 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:

1 year, 11 months ago, Anon said:
Hi, Just visiting my Dad in Holywood and saw and read about Martin. My thoughts go out to all Martin's family and friends, especially his Mum. I do hope your health returns to its normal, all your fighting for this must be wearing you down. Your doing an excellent job and your son would be so proud. I shall pray for Martin tonight. God bless you all. xx

1 year, 11 months ago, Laura W said:
Karen,

Words can't explain how you must have felt when you got that call and thought it was Marty, all I can say is keep going and stay strong. I know you are probably sick of hearing these words at the minute but its true, you have so many people that love and care for you. My heart is always with you and your family!!

Marty, you and Clifford are always in my thoughts!xxx

1 year, 11 months ago, a holywood girl said:
Karen and family,
as always my thoughts and prayers are with you all. this must be a horrific time for you all as you wait and wonder. i do hope that you get the results from these tests soon, so you can move on from this chapter, one way or another. take good care of each other.xxxxx

1 year, 11 months ago, Karen said:
Hi everybody, Thank you all once again for all your mesages of support and hope. We really do need them.
On the 30th August as Drew and myself and a friend Mari was just about to leave for a weeks break in Spain for my big 50th the police phoned to inform us that human remains was found on the Isle of Man and they thought it could be Martin.
Our world fell apart again and we turned the car and headed for home to wait on news. I cannot go into any details because it can be anybodys son but the evidence seems to be that it is not Martin. But as the Isle of Man is out of UK jurisdiction we have to wait for six weeks for DNA results. We have viewed the clothing and a shoe and they are not Martins but until we receive the DNA result we cannot be 100 percent certain. Our lives once again is back in hell but we are hopeful and my sympathy to the family who this person belongs to.
We did fly out two days later before I lost my sanity and it did help. At the moment I feel very helpless as there is nothing I can do but to wait but as I look at his beautiful face everyday he does give me strenght to go on.
I love him so much that I will never give up hope in finding him and bring him home
All my love to everybody xx

1 year, 11 months ago, Laura said:
Hi Marty,

I think about you loads even though we didn't know each other very well at all. I remeber your zest for life and your gorgeous smile. When I think about what your family are going through it makes me grateful for what I have. Things could be so different. I hope you are happy wherever you are. You have to come home and read all the lovely messages from people known and unknown to you. You have touched my heart and will continue to do so.

Love Laura xxx

1 year, 11 months ago, sim said:
as i was watching tv the other day, suddenly i seen marty. unfortunately it wasnt. it was someone on the horses and as he was talking he looked just like marty. i really wish it had of been him. i suppose that he is in my thoughts so much, that i just pray he will turn up as quickly as he disappeared. hope ur feeling better karen. good luck and god bless x

Marty..please come home soon. you are in everyones thoughts and prayers xxx

1 year, 11 months ago, emma mccandless said:
hi karen,
thinking of marty and youselves. just say the word if you'd like any help. i'd really like to do something.
i hope your health has improved and you feel well.
love to all the family and extra special ones for martin x

1 year, 11 months ago, Gareth in Dublin said:
Please note that these spam messages are obviously automated and are not being left by individuals. Therefore please try not to be offended by them or view them as disrespectful. Unfortunately a computer programme has no feelings and is simply seeking message boards upon which to unload its Spam. Boris is clearly doing a great job in removing them as often as possible. Keep up the good work Boris. This board is the focal point for so many of us now. Saying simply thank you seems somewhat not enough.

1 year, 11 months ago, suzie said:
always in our thoughts every single day keep strong karen&family xoxo

1 year, 11 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Hi Karen Drew & family
Was really good to see you last week at Lois & Eddys. You were certainly enjoying yourself. Hope you enjoyed your break away and did plenty of relaxing. Since you thanked me on the website for brightening up your day I can't think of anything funny to say. So keep your chin up and keep your hope alive.
love & hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 11 months ago, Marisha said:
Sorry to hear your not feeling the best, hope you feel better v soon! Keep that chin up and keep the faith! You are doing a tremendous job, Martin will be very pround.
Martin is forever in my thoughts as are you and your family! xx

1 year, 11 months ago, anon said:
Best wishes to you and your family and I hope your beautiful boy is returned to you soon.

1 year, 11 months ago, Laura said:
I hope you are feeling better Karen. The strength you and your family have shown and continue to show is an inspiration to us all.

Thinking about you as always
Marty xxx

1 year, 11 months ago, anon said:
I regulary come on this site to see how things are progressing!! I feel for you all and only hope that things will get better!!

And as for this idiot posting spam mail, the amount of disrespect showing is unreal!!

Best wishes to the family of marty.

1 year, 11 months ago, Lynette Rice said:
To The Kelly Family - My thoughts are with you each and everyday and I hope Martin will return soon. I came across some old school photos and came across one of Martin abseiling down a Cliff side on our school outing at Cushndall. Every memory i have of Martin from school are Happy memories I hope Martin returns soon.
You are such a strong family and my thoughts are with you all the way. Lynette Rice XX

1 year, 11 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
Karen,
i hope you are recovering well, i was deeply sadddened to hear of your illness, particulary at this time. martin and your family are never far from my thoughts. i returned home to holywood for my summer holiday and everyone was talking about you all. when you're fit and well, i know the town will be behind you, to continue your search, however you decide. look after yourself for now. look forward to reading more messages from you soon.xxx

1 year, 11 months ago, Nigel said:
Hi Karen (and family)

I have been working and travelling in Eastern Europe - so sorry for not being in touch.

I heard that you had been unwell and hope you are now getting your strength back.

Thinking of you in Romania,
Nigel

1 year, 11 months ago, Andrea said:
I switched ont he news this week and watched as an 18 year old girl was reunited with her family after being abducted 10 years ago. I found this humbling, and I hope you do too. Marty will return home to the happy loving family that he cares so much about.
God Bless, your in my prayers and thoughts.

1 year, 11 months ago, Jonny&Claire said:
Marty still thinking bout you loads mate, your never off our minds.

1 year, 12 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
spam is often left by computers and not real people therefore you should e-mail the company directly

1 year, 12 months ago, An anonymous visitor said:
go away with all the spam, have some bloody respect for christ sake

1 year, 12 months ago, emma mccandless said:
thinking of marty very strongly today, i hope he shows up very soon. i've bumped into a few different holwood people recently and it's the first thing they've all mentioned, how cool a guy he is and a lovely nature etc, so i truely hope you see him soon. get well soon karen, best wishes and praying for marty's safe return, emma and family xxx

1 year, 12 months ago, Karen said:
Thank you Boris for taking off these horrible messages. When the first one appeared I actually did not know what it was. I thought someone was leaving a message for me in a foreign language. May I just say to anyone leaving these messages,this site is for my son Martin who is missing. We dont know if he is dead or alive and my only source of hope and support comes from looking at messages on this site so please if you have any compassion please do not leave these messages. My life is already a living nightmare and Iam also recovering from a heart attack after searching for Martin for a month in a motor home covering the U.K. Just think about your family would you like your mum to go through this harassment.

I know I have not been very good lately in keeping you all up to date but Iam still very tired so Iam still
having my afternoon naps.
Sharon thank you so much, I just love your wee messages they do brighten up my day. Dont worry about Drew though he is able to heat up Marks ad Spencers food very well so I dont think he will be changing his job.
Brenda thank you once again for thinking of us. With you on the other side of the world it is lovely to hear from you.
I will tell you all about London soon as it is a story to be told so I promise I will write it soon. All my love to everyone and see you all soon.

1 year, 12 months ago, Sharon Diver said:
Well done Boris!!!!
hi Karen, Drew & family
Glad to hear you are feeling a little better keep resting. Keep hoping ang praying and Marty will be home soon. Word of advise to Drew don't make too many really good meals or you could find yourself with a career change ie chief cook & bottlewasher! anyway keep on trucking THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.
Love & hugs
Toot & Sharon

1 year, 12 months ago, Boris said:
To all genuine posters:

Sorry for the spam, it is very infortunate, but the internet is a jungle and people don't have respect. The message board will be cleaned on a regular basis, so don't let this stop you from expressing your sympathy to the Kellys.

Karen, i hope you are good and that your road trip wasn't too tiring. I wish you all the best and hope your fantastic courage and efforts will be rewarded soon. Kind regards.

2 years ago, Brenda Kelly said:
Hi Karen,
Just logged on tonight and see that you have not been well.
I am not surprised as I am sure all the stress cannot be doing you any good.
So sorry that you did not find Martin when you went to the mainland......i was praying so hard that you would get some news.
please try and get some rest and look after yourself,I wish that there was something that I could do to help you but always know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
God Bless you Karen


Lots of love

Brenda
xxx

2 years ago, Karen said:
Hi everybody its me back again. Really glad to be back and the Holywood air will get my strength back. I do feel a lot better. I just have to take it easy for a few weeks and have a bit of a rest so I do have my daily naps and Drew is doing the cooking so I will be back to normal in no time.I have so much to tell you but I will write again tomorow to tell you all about it. I just wanted to thank you all once again for all your messages they really do help. This is the first time that I have opened the web page since my illness I just found it so hard. Even though Martin is all about me and inside my every thought and loads of photos of him every were at home its when I open the webpage and see his beautiful face I do break. I miss him so much and I really did hope that I would find him on our journey but it was not to be. I will tell you all about London tomorrow and once again thank you so much for thinking of us xxx

2 years ago, Emma Forbes said:
Hi Karen and family
We are all still thinking about you. Hope you're feeling better Karen.
Take care
Love Emma xxx

2 years ago, Michaela Horan and Tiffany Forde said:
Hi Karen and family,
just leaving you all a wee message to say that we are both praying that Marty can return home safely soon, hope you are all feeling ok, stay strong for marty god bless xx

2 years ago, Micha