Editor's Note: We were saddened to learn of the death of Leroy Martinez. In his memory, we are re-running this profile that was published in August when Leroy was honored as the Grand Marshall for the Milliken Beef 'N Bean Day parade. Our condolences to his wife, Hilda, their family, and the many friends (which we number ourselves among) that Leroy had.

He will be missed.

By Zant Reyez/The Johnstown Breeze

In the history book of Milliken, pages tell the story of a community. As readers turn time their eyes see a small town grow, but still keep its tight-knit feeling.

Many names appear, but there’s one readers will remember after they close the book: Leroy Martinez.