IN LOVING MEMORY OF
George
Martin
March 24, 1946 – July 16, 2023
Obituary
George Paz Martin
a.k.a. Nii Adjetey
George Paz Martin passed to the other side of death on July 16, 2023. He was born in the Philippines on March 24, 1946 to Paz and Delmar Martin. Raised in Milwaukee as the oldest of ten children, he attended St. Francis and St. Boniface Grade Schools, Marquette High School and Marquette University. At age 16 he was ten feet from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his "I Have A Dream" speech which influenced the rest of his life.
George was a "force of nature." He was a trainer, organizer, leader and passionate orator for peace and justice. He was committed to nonviolence and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His work and leadership over the years with economic development, civil rights, homeless vets, healthcare for the homeless, the Green Party, the World Social Forum, the World Peace Council, the anti-war and nuclear disarmament movements, non-violent civil disobedience trainings and climate action made a powerful impact locally, nationally and internationally. He traveled internationally more than 20 times working for peace in Africa, Europe, South America and Asia and served as a non-governmental delegate to the United Nations.
During his lifetime George served more than 100 grassroots organizations as staff, board member or consultant. He served as Program Director of Peace Action Wisconsin from 2001 to 2009 and was co-chair of United for Peace and Justice nationally for 8 years during the Iraq War. He was a dynamic speaker at national anti-war rallies before tens of thousands of people and a great organizer behind the scenes. In recent years he focused his energy on climate justice and the link between militarism and climate change. He served on the steering committee of 350 Milwaukee and on the task force to develop the Milwaukee County/City plan to address climate change and economic equity.
George received many honors and lifetime awards but was proudest of being honored in Ghana for his international work for peace by the African tribe of his slave roots as a chief with the name "Nii Adjetey."
George was a fierce, nonviolent warrior for peace and justice, and a kind and gentle soul. He is now with the ancestors.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 1 pm at Zao MKE Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee.
a.k.a. Nii Adjetey
George Paz Martin passed to the other side of death on July 16, 2023. He was born in the Philippines on March 24, 1946 to Paz and Delmar Martin. Raised in Milwaukee as the oldest of ten children, he attended St. Francis and St. Boniface Grade Schools, Marquette High School and Marquette University. At age 16 he was ten feet from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his "I Have A Dream" speech which influenced the rest of his life.
George was a "force of nature." He was a trainer, organizer, leader and passionate orator for peace and justice. He was committed to nonviolence and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His work and leadership over the years with economic development, civil rights, homeless vets, healthcare for the homeless, the Green Party, the World Social Forum, the World Peace Council, the anti-war and nuclear disarmament movements, non-violent civil disobedience trainings and climate action made a powerful impact locally, nationally and internationally. He traveled internationally more than 20 times working for peace in Africa, Europe, South America and Asia and served as a non-governmental delegate to the United Nations.
During his lifetime George served more than 100 grassroots organizations as staff, board member or consultant. He served as Program Director of Peace Action Wisconsin from 2001 to 2009 and was co-chair of United for Peace and Justice nationally for 8 years during the Iraq War. He was a dynamic speaker at national anti-war rallies before tens of thousands of people and a great organizer behind the scenes. In recent years he focused his energy on climate justice and the link between militarism and climate change. He served on the steering committee of 350 Milwaukee and on the task force to develop the Milwaukee County/City plan to address climate change and economic equity.
George received many honors and lifetime awards but was proudest of being honored in Ghana for his international work for peace by the African tribe of his slave roots as a chief with the name "Nii Adjetey."
George was a fierce, nonviolent warrior for peace and justice, and a kind and gentle soul. He is now with the ancestors.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 1 pm at Zao MKE Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee.
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