In Memory of my Dad

I lost my incredible dad, Dermot Martin to stage 4 prostate cancer in October. He was diagnosed in July this year and began treatment but unfortunately it didn't work and he passed away at home on 05/10/23. A month has passed and we are still in shock but I wanted to mark today with a tribute to him on my KZread channel. He was my biggest cheerleader and loved watching my vlogs (which I always thought he'd find boring but he was so interested) so it felt right to share his life with you and tell you more about the man he was. I wouldn't be studying medicine without him, be it him encouraging me to be interested in science and the world around us, helping me with quadratic equations at the dining room table for my A levels or him telling me to keep applying for medicine and never give up. I owe so much to him.
His requiem mass was live streamed last weekend and you can watch it here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnqts9ByorieeLQ.html
featuring an incredible Eulogy by my dad's friend Ed (13mins15), one of my best friends Tara sings beautifully "Who Knows Where the Time Goes - Sandy Denny" and straight after I read my poem (1hr7mins)
He was feautured (and even on the front page of) a few newspapers when he passed away:
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23857624.former-daily-echo-journalist-dermot-martin-died-aged-69/
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23859785.former-daily-echo-journalist-dermot-martin-died-aged-69/
www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/tributes-to-former-burney-express-journalist-dermot-martin-4381716
www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23876802.former-lancashire-telegraph-industrial-reporter-dies-aged-69/
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2023/news/regional-daily-stalwart-who-specialised-in-science-journalism-dies-aged-69/
Thank you for everything dad x

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  • @LydiaMartinMedic
    @LydiaMartinMedic8 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys for the lovely comments, I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about my dad and his incredible life.❤ I am planning to keep going with 4th year as in his last few weeks dad kept telling me to "stay strong and focus on my career". Thanks a lot dad, easier said than done! 😂 Somehow I did manage to pass my 8 week psychiatry placement.. it was a struggle but luckily psychiatrists are usually quite understanding people who like to talk! I'm still taking things a day at a time but I hope to be back with some med school vlogs very soon. I'm doing more regular updates on my insta (@lydiamartinmedic) Lots of love, Lydia xxx

  • @rebeccamorgan8101
    @rebeccamorgan810123 күн бұрын

    Anyone would have been proud to have your dad as their own. He seemed like a loving father❤ You were blessed to have him. When you have your children, you will be able to share all your lovely memories with them. Great video.

  • @GemWoody
    @GemWoody4 ай бұрын

    Im just making my way through all of your videos. He seemed like such a sweet man in your vlogs, and very funny. So sorry for your loss ❤ Make him proud

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    4 ай бұрын

    💘💘💘💘💘

  • @zacharyhart2122
    @zacharyhart21228 ай бұрын

    Such a brave thing to put a tribute on YT. It will get easier. ❤

  • @ABC-ys2eh
    @ABC-ys2eh8 ай бұрын

    my deepest condolences to you and your family dear Lydia ❤ sending you lots of strength and healing ❤

  • @kenjewell5619
    @kenjewell56198 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss, one thing I can say is it does get easier with time and good memories help.

  • @chiyungwong3774
    @chiyungwong37748 ай бұрын

    Easily one of the greatest videos I’ve watched on KZread. Beautiful and poignant tribute. I wish I had known your dad.😊

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    that is so kind of you to say, thank you ❤❤❤

  • @martm216
    @martm2168 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss Lydia 😢. Lovely tribute. Bless you.

  • @jessicagreenham9503
    @jessicagreenham95038 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful. What an incredible life 💛

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    Love you xx

  • @anoudalsaab6539
    @anoudalsaab65398 ай бұрын

    He lived an amazing life and he will continue through you and your siblings ❤️

  • @zoellz
    @zoellz8 ай бұрын

    I have similar aged parents and I worry I don't have enough time with them and when you said your dad had so much life left to live made me cry. This is a beautiful tribute to him.❤

  • @garden_vibes7796
    @garden_vibes77968 ай бұрын

    What a cool dad you have!!! Sending love, this was a wonderful tribute.

  • @louisemcintosh4230
    @louisemcintosh42308 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful!! so sorry for your loss❤

  • @EmelyPhan
    @EmelyPhan8 ай бұрын

    That is cute that your father would support your KZread stuff as well as promote your channel to his friends.

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    I know he was so sweet about it ❤ x

  • @MinodaJ
    @MinodaJ8 ай бұрын

    It is such a beautiful tribute, Lydia x

  • @hanniluxe
    @hanniluxe8 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss! X

  • @rebeccafox1420
    @rebeccafox14208 ай бұрын

    You are genuinely so strong. Sending my huge huge hugs❤️

  • @Diamondpaintingwithsophie
    @Diamondpaintingwithsophie8 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss

  • @helen4231
    @helen42318 ай бұрын

    ❤sending so much love, a very beautiful tribute xxxx

  • @AmberBiffin
    @AmberBiffin8 ай бұрын

    This is such a beautiful video for your Dad Lydia ❤❤

  • @allisongriffiths4303
    @allisongriffiths43038 ай бұрын

    Sincere condolences ❤ take care.

  • @ishalchaudhary4213
    @ishalchaudhary42138 ай бұрын

    Your dad is looking over you and is super proud! Stay blessed as a family of 5. Stay strong! ❤️

  • @blonyynka
    @blonyynka8 ай бұрын

    What a lovely video!

  • @FloLangridge98
    @FloLangridge988 ай бұрын

    Sorry for your loss ❤

  • @heidichatwin7205
    @heidichatwin72055 ай бұрын

    This brings me to tears. So brave of you to do this.

  • @laurafabianmarrero
    @laurafabianmarrero8 ай бұрын

    Im so so sorry for your Lost 😢😢🙏🙏

  • @AleksandraWajnert
    @AleksandraWajnert8 ай бұрын

    Hugs ❤

  • @LIVEINPEACE2023
    @LIVEINPEACE20238 ай бұрын

    I’m so very sorry. 😢 🙏

  • @nicolatodd3979
    @nicolatodd39798 ай бұрын

    I'm really sorry to hear of your loss, Lydia. You're an inspirational young woman, and will have an exceptional career as a Doctor. When I've experienced a close loss, I've felt enveloped in a massive amount of love from those who've passed and feel them every day in my life - in many respects the love is stronger without them here. With that amazing feeling of love behind us, we can't go wrong. Please take care x

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much❤❤ xx

  • @nopenopenopenopenopers
    @nopenopenopenopenopers8 ай бұрын

    Oh fuck, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so happy for you that you had such a wonderful relationship with your dad - your pain at his loss is a testament to how close the two of you were, and your tears are just an outpouring of love for him.

  • @shelbyassinder8032
    @shelbyassinder80325 ай бұрын

    I randomly stumbled upon this video, I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad on Christmas Eve and this was such a lovely video to watch! ❤

  • @malikapatel2555
    @malikapatel25558 ай бұрын

    so beautifully said Lydia, a lovely tribute and sending you and the family my condolences and all my love xxx

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

  • @juliagaylard4186
    @juliagaylard41868 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @cathykilburn3931
    @cathykilburn39318 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss. x

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you xx

  • @carlybenarbia9193
    @carlybenarbia91938 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @aimsrobo97
    @aimsrobo978 ай бұрын

    A beautiful tribute for an amazing man. Love you my girl ❤ xx

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    Love you girly ❤️

  • @TaraFlanaganUK
    @TaraFlanaganUK8 ай бұрын

    So so beautiful. What an epic man and Dad!!! You are such a beautiful family and it was so kind and brave of you to share this, love you lots xxx

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    love u xx

  • @Goldbair
    @Goldbair8 ай бұрын

  • @beckylouisephotography9081
    @beckylouisephotography90818 ай бұрын

    After watching most of your videos, hearing this news feels lol like hearing your best friends dad has just passed. So sorry to hear Lydia. Lovely video and wow the strength you have to compose it so beautifully and so soon after. Currently at work but will watch the rest of the video soon. Keep being you ❤

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    thank u for this lovely comment, trying to be strong for him ❤ xx

  • @servingcant
    @servingcant8 ай бұрын

    What an inspiring man, your Dad is a legend. I wish to live such a beautiful fulfilling life. Sending you and your family lots of love ❤️‍🩹

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

  • @DyslexicStudentMidwifeSoph
    @DyslexicStudentMidwifeSoph8 ай бұрын

    So sorry to hear 😢 I lost my mum when I was young. Thoughts are with you and your family ❤

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    so sorry to hear you lost your mum at a young age. sending u lots of love and thank you ❤❤

  • @zuza741
    @zuza7418 ай бұрын

    This video is a masterpiece, I was crying the whole time while watching it... take care and stay strong!

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    sorry for making you cry!! thank you xx ❤❤

  • @sallypearson9069
    @sallypearson90698 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful Lydia, well done for surviving the first month xxx

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    thank u

  • @sallypearson9069

    @sallypearson9069

    8 ай бұрын

    just take each day as it comes, it'll be okay xxx @@LydiaMartinMedic

  • @hinnah5954
    @hinnah59548 ай бұрын

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Lydia 😔

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

  • @comienmoffat2551
    @comienmoffat25518 ай бұрын

    I am crying because I too lost my Dad and he would also have been 70 years old this year. I am so sorry for your loss 😢❤

  • @LydiaMartinMedic

    @LydiaMartinMedic

    8 ай бұрын

    im so sorry for you loss too :( lots of love xx

  • @Ecentrah
    @Ecentrah8 ай бұрын

  • @freya1735
    @freya17358 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @meganchownvlogs
    @meganchownvlogs8 ай бұрын

  • @christophercurtis8083
    @christophercurtis80838 ай бұрын

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