Martin Maher
1876–1961 (age 85)
Military
Biography
Martin Maher, born 1876, epitomized the spirit of dedicated service during his long association with West Point, where he served both as a soldier and as a beloved steward of the academy's traditions. His devotion to the cadets and civilians he encountered earned him admiration far beyond the academy walls.
He believed in hospitality, hard work, and the quiet power of example, and generations of visitors still recall his warm demeanor; his resting place in the West Point Cemetery marks the end of a life defined by fidelity to duty.