Martin and Paula, opened their home to us and welcomed us to their family. This was invaluable to us because it made Manchester feel more like home. A vibrant and clever man, who took good care of anyone who had the good fortune to be around him. I will always remember him teasing us and teaching us things about religion, football, the UK and Europe. It is an honour to have met Martin and his family. I am sad I couldn't be there for them in this time and that I did not get the chance to properly say goodbye. Still, the last time I saw Martin, he was playing with little Marcus and that is how I will remember him.