Family of North Powder’s Clay Martin issues “Thank You” letter to community
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTH POWDER — 22-year-old Clay Martin tragically passed away in an agricultural accident earlier this year. Now, his family is taking time to thank community members and those close to them for providing generosity and support following Clay’s passing on April 20th. Find a letter released from the Martin Family below:
(Community letter released by the Martin Family)
On behalf of our family, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible love, kindness, and support we’ve received following Clay’s passing.
The prayers, messages, visits, meals, flowers, donations, and countless acts of compassion have brought us comfort during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Knowing how deeply Clay was loved and how many lives he touched has been a tremendous source of strength.
To our family, friends, neighbors, and community—thank you for standing beside us, sharing your memories, offering your shoulders to lean on, and surrounding us with so much love. Your generosity and support have meant more than words can express.
While our hearts are broken, we find peace in knowing that Clay’s life made a lasting impact on so many. We will continue to honor his memory by carrying forward the love, kindness, and strength he shared with others.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us through this difficult journey. We are forever grateful for each and every one of you.
North Powder Fire Department staff, volunteers and surrounding fire departments and Sheriff’s Department thank you for the amazing tribute you gave to Clay, we cannot express how much we appreciated it.
Gray’s West Funeral Home and Hearts and Petal Flower shop, Troy, Windy and Denise. Our family will forever be grateful. Thank you for working so hard to honor our son with a wonderful service, beautiful flower arrangement and showing our family such compassion and love.
Thank you…first responders, volunteers and anyone who helped on scene. Thank you.
Loveland Funeral Home Lindsay & Lukus Gray Churchfield Family
Erin & Colby Thompson Mackenzie Family Delbert & Sam Stephens
Hilary & Nick Cox Bakery City Cattle Feeders Dan & Casey Townsend
Suzi & Lance Dixon Bryce & Bradi Svedin Elmer & Jan Hill
Desi & Rob McGinn Mike Wisdom Lennie & Betty Spooner
Justin Wright Cody Anderson LaGrande Softball Team
Marji & Ryan Lind Bub Whiting Adam Kerns
Jason & Stacey Bingham Cynthia & Eric Ashbaker Bert & Terry Siddoway
Savannah Kerns Beef Northwest Dustin & Megan Adams
Sommer & Steve Sargent Elmer & Jan Hill Lindi Widmer
Joy Seybold North Powder Café Ty Gover
Baker City Cattlewomen Life Flight Staff Rob Feik
Andy Wilber Powder Valley School Staff Burns Softball Team
Jim Hayhurst Sarah Anderson Echo Football Team
Adrian Boosters/Community and Football Team Brad Feik
EOU Football PU Football Harrell Family
During this difficult time, I keep picturing Clay standing before God with God’s hand on Clay’s shoulder saying,
“Well done, well done, my good and faithful son.” Jon Lind
Please remember us in your thoughts and prayers. They are greatly appreciated.
With love and heartfelt appreciation,
The Martin Family
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