For the last 9 months if you’ve been drinking and enjoying our coffee then please remember we started this company to benefit the farmers that labor so very hard for this pleasure we take for granted. Edwin Martinez writes,
“On February 15, Carlos, the manager of Finca Vista Hermosa, and his son Edwin, were on their way back up to the Finca with supplies and money for payroll. On the way up the mountain, some bandits not from the area took their money and their lives as well.”
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the FVH family. Please, please, please, if you can, there is a donation account set up on Paypal, with all funds going to the family left behind.
VISIT: http://fincavistahermosa.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/carlos-garcia-martin-and-edwin-garcia-martin/
and click on the donate button. please.
Much respect to the Barefoot Coffee Roaster Community for their fund raising efforts. You can continue to donate on their website as well.
Carlos leaves behind 11 children.
To learn more:
http://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffeeatthemoment/02-26-2008
I’ll put it point blank here: It’s specifically because of people like Carlos Martin that you and I get to enjoy some amazing coffees. Without special people like this, not just working the earth but working it well, always learning and always sharing their knowledge – these are the reasons why you and I get to have these absolutely singular moments enjoying great coffee.
http://www.barefootcoffeeroasters.com/2008/02/22/tragedy-at-finca-vista-hermosa/
Carlos Martin and his son Eddie were an amazing team of coffee professionals and our hearts are saddened at their passing. Carlos’ older brother and original farm manager Lencho and Carlos’ son Diego are working with the Martinez family to manage the harvest right now as they are in the middle of the key part of the harvest.
http://fincavistahermosa.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/carlos-garcia-martin-and-edwin-garcia-martin/
Edwin 1991 – 2008. While not the oldest he was the first in his family to go to high school. Ever since he could kick a ball he fearlessly played with people twice his age and is a legendary goalie.
Please forgive our delay in notifying you of this.
