David was a real fighter always held up in a cave somewhere trying to escape King Saul or the Philistines or who ever he was in battle with.
A mighty man of honor whom would become King of Israel. But with all his training, fighting, and killing David loved and worshiped God.
Much of the book of Psalms in the Bible is written by King David. He left to us his words of love, faith, and obedience to his God our God. Always talking
to God, planning with God and believing in Him. In the 22 chapter David being in another situation was praising God and spoke these words of hope.
"for He has not despised my cries of deep despair; He has not turned and walked away. When I cried to Him, He heard and came.
I give these words to the Shampine and Marotta family, to accept and believe in, to feel the comfort and peace. He, your God is always there just a name call away.
I am so sorry for you loss, please call anytime. Like dirtlmaxion said so well, sometimes we just need and ear.
My # is 513-673-3368

Hello,

I stumbled on this site and thread and just wanted to say thank you to you all for the kind words and prayers. This really does mean a lot to our family.

Thank You!

Joseph Marotta

Our prayers are with them and the little boy. I can't imagine what they are going through but hope that they emerge knowing that the racing community is with them in their time of need.

Joe,

My heart still aches for all of you as you approach a year since Joey's death. I must admit last night I was both surprised and at a loss for words when I saw a thread I had started a year ago was brought forward again. While I never had a chance to meet Joey, having watched his Mom Serese, Aunt Jill and Uncle Chad grow up I knew Joey had to be a precious little boy.

I want to welcome you to IOW and now that you have found the sight hope you will come back often. There are a number of us with ties to the supermodified world and USAC Siver Crown ranks that Bentley, Matczak, Mucci and Paternoster ventured off to that stop by here.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Joe.

Patti