I had the pleasure of Martha's company only 4 or 5 times, when I drove her to and sat next to her at various OutaSight events. What made those few encounters memorable is that during each & every one of them, she taught me something of value. I can't think of a single other person in my life about whom I could say that. Our last meeting took place soon after Martha retired Laney. When she learned of my yearning to someday have a retired guide dog, Martha paid me perhaps the highest compliment I’ve ever received, one which brought happy tears to my eyes:  She said that had she known of my desire, she’d have tried to arrange for me to have Laney.  Oh, how I wish I'd known Martha better . . . and, of course, longer; but I count myself fortunate indeed to have known her at all! -- Elaine Katz

We were shocked to hear of Martha's passing. She was a strong, intelligent woman with a kind, accepting philosophy. We are glad that we knew her. Ken and Diane Wagstaff

As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger and attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion, a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness. --The Dalai Lama