Really , really sad to hear the news about this young man. I think about his story everyday and hope the Martinez family will find some peace.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and memories. The outpouring of love from everyone has brough a bit of solace to me and the rest of my family. I know Rubin is looking down on all of us and he touched so many lives and will always. You are going to be missed and not a moment goes by that you aren't in my thoughts. Mark and Freddy are hurting inside and feel what happened is not fair or just. We will never forget the joy that your short life brought to all of us.

Your Dad and I are hurting so very much inside and no words can express what those two men did to you. They have brought so much pain to your whole family. I just cannot imagine the fear that you went through.

When you are ready spread your wings and come for me. I love you very much.

Words cannot express the pain that I, and we all, must feel in our hearts for Ruben's family and friends who loved him so dearly. I am still shaken to the core with this horror. As a mom of a teen and 22 year old, I cannot fathom the depth of agony this family is enduring, and although you don't know me, please take my most heart-felt blessings for all of you. Including my nephews and son. Who will ever know what greatness he could have gone on to accomplish? His life was cut far too short, for no good reason. I truly believe he will always be there, guiding and watching after everyone who shared in his joy of life and good spirits with on this earth. My deepest regrets, sympathy and feelings, to all who are suffering from this tragedy. All the world should be, as well, as it could have been any one of our children, family or friends.
It is good to see how much he is loved, and always will be by so many.