Martin Willis Swan, 49, was murdered on August 29, 2017, in Oceanside, California. He was attacked while watching his dogs play in Bishop Park and Recreation Center. Born March 8, 1968, in McCook, Nebraska, he was adopted at five weeks old by B. Willis and Janice Swan. Martin grew up in Neligh, Nebraska, graduated from Nebraska Christian High School in 1986, attended Kearney State College, and joined the U.S. Navy in 1992, serving in locations including New Zealand and Antarctica and earning the nickname Polar Bear.

After his Navy service he worked in IT and had been employed at Camp Pendleton for several years. He enjoyed reading, studying medical topics, snowboarding, travel, long drives, cartoons and the ocean, and loved his dogs. Reports say details about suspects or arrests are scarce; a memorial fund was set up in his name to benefit The Humane Society and to help cover costs related to the tragedy. If anyone knew Martin, saw him at Bishop Park on August 29, 2017, or has information about the attack, please share what is known.