In homage to him and his contribution to the community, I felt the need to make this announcement here, even though I did not know him or exchanged information with him directly.

Erin Gee, on the facebook group says "I loved him very much. He taught me everything I know about electronics. I feel the world is a little emptier knowing Martin is not with us anymore. Martin loved comets and outer space phenomena. The news of the new extremely large comet in recent days makes me think it is the cosmic resonance of his passing."