Mark Noziska Obituary

Not a day goes by that I dont think of you and your family. I cherish the time spent and I cant wait to have you back when I get there. I love you and I always will. But I dont need to tell you that, you already know. P.s Im in Cleveland again lol I bet you are lol and rolling your eyes, wondering how long this will last this time. How many times did you take me to the airport hahaha. Love you Mark and family! Thanksgiving has never been the same.

I met Mark during a 30 day course at Ft. Lewis in 2007. We kept up for a while and we ran into each other again in 2009 during a 4 month course at Ft. Benning. It burned pretty bad when I heard the news all those years ago and I still think about him all these years later, even if we only knew each other for a short time. He was a charismatic guy who never had a down day.

To the family of 1st Lt. Mark Noziska,
I was just informed that I have received the Lt. Mark Noziska Distinguished Service Scholarship to assist me with college. I am humbled and especially honored to receive this scholarship. I thank you. Mark's service and selfless sacrifice for the cause of freedom in a foreign land will not be forgotten and I pray I may serve my country with the same courage and devotion. God bless you.

August 30, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Mark Noziska:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Mark Noziska:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!

I dedicated my run in the Memorial Day Bolder Boulder 10K Race to 1st Lt Mark Noziska. I wanted to honor a fallen soldier and was given his name by a colleague at work. I did not know Mark, but I will not forget the sacrifice he made for our country.

It was a pleasure to serve with Mark and it is my heartfelt prayer that his family knows that Mark was loved by all who knew him. God bless you and your family.
Mark Glasser

To the family of 1st Lt. Mark Noziska:
Mark gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I am sorry I took so long to let you know how sorry I am for Mark's loss. My son (Matt Williams) was in Mark's unit and loved him dearly. My heart breaks for you still and I remember you and your family in my prayers.
Please remember Matt in your prayers also. I know nothing can replace Mark, but rest assured, he will never be forgotten for his service and sacrifice.
Lynne W. Mills

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes, going through bouts of shock, disbelief and rage. I had just gotten word today and I find myself reading these comments, many of which are from kind folks who did not even know Mark, but I knew Mark. I've had the pleasure of blowing off some steam with him on the weekends back in Colorado. I met him through mutual friends and regrettably wish I knew him better. He had so much charisma and life. Mark always complimented any gathering with his warmhearted character and energy. I've never known him to have lied or thought ill of anyone. It will be a somber return home when we gather again at Jack Quinn's (our weekend pub of choice), Mark's void painfully reminding us of the sacrifice that this endeavor has cost our magnificent country. Mark's blood, sweat and tears are the ultimate testament of our nation's might and grace. He represents all that's best in us. I've not been religious for some time, nor am I now, but may Providence comfort his family. He will dearly be missed by us all who remain here, taken from this world, his spirit is ever still by our side. Looking back, there's no way I could have imagined that he'd be sleeping in his dress blues right now, no, not Mark. Just shy of 25, his loss is a tragedy. My sincerest thoughts are with all his family back in Nebraska and his brethren in 1-22 INFANTRY.

God Bless this family. Thank You 1st LT. Noziska and rest in peace your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

To the Noziska Family ~
Words cannot express our deep grief of hearing of the loss of your son. The ultimate sacrifice ~ defending our freedom ~ all of you are forever in our prayers and Mark will Forever be Our Hero. From our Military family to yours ~ May God, family and friends help to comfort you ~ Mark will never be forgotten. God Bless ~

Thank You for all that you have done for our Country. Many of my family members have served and I Thank God Everyday for our service men and women to be out there. Thank You for Fighting for our Freedom and giving the ultimate sacrifice for your Country. You are a TRUE HERO! God Bless You and Your Family and Go Big Red!!!

My son is in Marks Division . I know that Mark is watching over Him, and all His brothers in the 1-22. I will keep Mark in my prayers

God bless your family. There is no greater sacrifice anyone can make than this. Your son was a proud and brave man. Protect and love his memory.

This country is beholden to you and your son. Thank you.

I'm really sorry I could't be there Bill and Doreatha,but my heart was. I didn't know Mark was a GREAT serviceman to our country.I thank him for all that he did for our FREEDOM You and your family are in our prayer's.

Thank you for giving it your all so that I may be free.And thanks to your family and all their lost dreams. True heros are hard to come by.

My deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Sincerely, Aimee Neilko and Chief Warrant Officer Neilko

After reading about your remarkable son Mark, I am sorry I did not have an opportunity to meet him or personally thank him for his service to our country. Accept my condolences and thank you for raising a son who should be a pattern for our young people today. God bless you today and always. Sincerely, Dixie Campbell

My God give you comfort at this time. Please know that 1st Lt. Mark Noziska will never be forgotten by me. He will always be my hero. From a gratefull citizen who owes their freedom to 1st Lt. Mark Noziska. I will continue to remember you in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill and Dee, It's been a long time since we've seen you and this is not a very good way. So sorry for your loss. Mark's Bravery to fight for his country tells me he was a very special guy. Remember our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. LaVonne & Lonnie Cords

So sorry for your loss...

A Navy Wife formerly of Grand Island

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family. R.I.P Mark you will always be a true hero!

Although I did not know your son/brother/friend, I stood outside today and watched as hundreds of people who did know him drive by. I stood along that route with hundreds of my coworkers to pay my respects and to thank him for allowing me to be FREE. I personally thank every soldier I see for their service to this country, and I thank you for raising a son who was willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for me. It sounds like he was truly an amazing young man, and it was obvious today how much he was loved. I will pray to God today and many days to follow that you will find the peace and comfort from Him to endure your loss. God's blessings to all of you.

My deepest sympathy to each of you for your devasting loss.

I did not know Mark, he sounds like he was an accomplished, loving and well grounded young man.

I know that I am FREE because of the bravery of our Military and your son. Thank you!

May God Bless you all.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family and loved ones of a true American hero, 1st Lt. Mark Noziska. Rest well Soldier....On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!

Mark; I didn't know you, but I want to say thank you for ALL you have done and for being a BRAVE YOUNG MAN! May God rest your soul, and God bless his family. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers today. God Bless..

I am sorry for your loss..Even tho I don't know Mark, He will always be a hero

our prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family.

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family and friends.

To the parents of Mark Noziska; I am a military mom and whenever a young soldier looses their life it breaks my heart and the tears cannot stop. We can be so proud of our children and how they are so strong to protect our country. My son said that everyone whom he served with is his brother or sister and that they are a special family. May God give you strength, and may you feel the love of others.

I will be honored to have the chance to wave farwell to a true hero for serving his country to preserve our freedom. I do not take for granted the liberties I have - the cost is too great. May God bless Mark A. Noziska and God bless his family.

Never in a million years did I think that I would ever be signing a guestbook for your obituary. It is still unreal to me that you are truly gone. For someone so valuable to this world to be taken at such a young age is something way too hard to comprehend. I miss you more and more as each day passes and you're on my mind 24 hours of every day. I am so proud of everything you have done. None of us will ever be able to put into words how thankful we are for what you have done on behalf of all of us. The world lost one of its most amazing people on August 30th, 2010, and no one will ever come close to being able to replace you. You're a hero in the eyes of all who knew you. I know you will forever surround us and look after all your loved ones. You will always be in my heart.

Miss and Love you more than words can express.
Until we meet again...

love you mark and i will forever miss you. the world is a darker place without your smile and silly comments. not a day goes by that i dont think about you and all the talks and crazy times we shared. you were the brother i never had and i am so grateful that you were a part of my life. you will NEVER be forgotten.

The military has a ceremony during formal dinners that is very moving. With some variations, this ceremony is commonly called the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony, or the White Table ceremony. It is described as having a small table covered with a white table cloth with an empty chair leaned against it; the table is set with an overturned wine glass, a black napkin, a lighted white candle, a lemon wedge, salt and a red rose -- a tribute to soldiers missing in action, who are prisoners of war or those loved ones that have fallen. Mark will forever be among those remembered by his ROTC classmates, friends and comrades in arms. Our deepest sympathy to Mark’s family and friends.
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Davis, (US Army, Ret.); Mr. Joshua Miller & 1LT Johanna C. Miller; 2LT & Mrs. Michael S. Kelly

Although I did not know this amazing young man, I can tell he was loved, admired, and honored by all who knew him. He was however, a friend to some of my very special friends and family. As I sit here with tears strewing down my face, I can only imagine the loss that is felt by all. Be assured that the price Mark has paid for all of us to have freedom, has made a difference in this world. His death has truly touched my life in a way I never would have imagined, and I believe that I speak for many others in the USA that did not know him when I say THANK YOU for having the courage to give your life for us. My heart is heavy with sadness for the family and friends of this truly amazing and gifted young Soldier. May God guide you through your grief and bless you with peace through this time and during the years ahead as you continue to miss this blessing of a man. Thanks to Mark, I no longer take for granted those that serve our country to make a difference in this world. Marks light will shine bright in Heaven. Go Huskers.....Go Mark!

Mark, you will never be forgotten! Thank you for being a true hero!

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for your loss. It's evident that the baby you brought home grew up to be an amazing young man to be so proud of. Mark wore many hats as a son, brother, grandson, uncle, friend etc.. The last and the greatest, was that of a soldier. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we in the USA and those in other countries enjoy and sometimes seem to take for granted. It wasn't until our own son joined the Army and was deployed this summer that we have come to realize the true extent of Mark's sacrifice and that of your family. May only the good memories fill your heart with love, replace the darkest of moments with sunshine and know that God has welcomed your son home! Mark and your family will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mark, I did not know you personally, but I now know that you were very close with a good friend of mine. It seems that you two served as an inspiration to one another and he now dedicates his current deployment to you and all that you stood for. My sincere condelences and prayers go out to your family. God Bless.

Mark, it is an honor to have you as a friend. Always selfless and helping your friends. I havee too many memories to list. But I am extremely greatful that we got to spend a lot of time together this past summer, especially the CWS: Last at the Blatt & with all your friends. Love you buddy.
Phil Kurutz.

Love you marty!! You were such a good friend.

To the Family of Mark.
I didnt know Mark personally, but he was a dear friend to my children and a credit to his nation. I thank you and Mark for his dedication and committment to his country. May God be with you all and God Speed Mark.

mark you are one amazing friend. I think about you every day.
We miss you sooo much. Love you Mark. XoXo R.I.P.

Thank you, Mark. Our prayers are with your family.

I'd like to thank your son for defending our country. May you find comfort in the days ahead.

Nothing we can say will truly express our feelings to your family. Mark was quite a young man and a good friend of our son 1st LT Wesley Fink. We had the pleasure of meeting Mark in Co. at Wesley's. He made quite an impression of our family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Being the parents of a serviceman we know how proud you were of Mark and what he was doing for our country. Our love and prayers go out to your family. God bless you all. Ray & Kerry Fink

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Aunt of 1st LT Wesley Fink

To the family of 1LT Mark A. Noziska, may the memories of your soldier bring you comfort during this time and always.
GOD Bless

An Army Wife

Nothing I can say here will express how grateful I am to have called you friend. I can only say 'what an honor' it was and is to know and have known you, without being able to effectively express with words how much of an honor it actually was. I will never forget you, your personality, your light, or your smile. You are a daily reminder of what it is to be a true hero, person, and most of all friend. I miss you, Mark. Always will. Until we meet again, friend.

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Thank you sweetie for protecting our country!!

You are in our thoughts and prayers. For he alone will carry you through, with the love and support of friends,family, and everyone who feels your pain that has lost a loved one in tragedy. May you find comfort in knowing how proud everyone feels about what a fine young man he had become. You will remember for who he was, that will bring a smile to your face once again, and know you have a special guardian angel watching over you.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Chuck and Joyce Haase, Grand Island (Retired Army National Guard Military)

To the parents of Mark Noziska,

I have never met your son, but I want to extend my sympathies to you and your family. I am grateful to your son for being willing to protect our lives and our country. There is no higher calling.

God Bless Mark A. Noziska

Sincerely,

Becky Larson

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Your son/brother/friend gave the ultimate sacrafice for our freedom. Thank you. We will never forget the fallen hero's. You have our greatest sympathy. May God Bless your Family!!

My heartfelt sympathy to you Dee and to your family. Sincerely, Terri Bowers Feldman and Neal Feldman

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I remember when you lived near Blake St years ago, and Mark and my niece Lena were such good buddies. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. God bless you all!

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Mark will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms 1Lt. Mark Noziska. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Mark. And to Mark it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Mark, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Mark’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the devastating loss of 1LT Mark Noziska. The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to our young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart" ~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Mark, remain in your heart always, and may this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.

I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.