Mark T. Carter Obituary

Missing you today. Still listen to that voicemail from before you left the sound of laugh will always be in my heart.

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Lt. Michael Murphy Scholarship Foundation to honor and remember Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Mark T. Carter.

We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Memorial Day must be hard. Our hearts and thoughts are with you, now and always. Mark is always with you. He guards you, and watches over you. Who else would the Lord choose as our guardian angels? I am grateful for the sacrifice he made for us. He is missed.

Mark,
Thanks for making the ultimate sacrifice. Your service and dedication will never be forgotten. May God be with you and your beloved family.

Still remembered, respected and honored, Mark Carter.

To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter:
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 Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Mark, I know you are watching over us and getting a good laugh at us from time to time. God has taken you home along with so many others, and by the looks of things, He's building one awesome team in Heaven. I know you are with Him and knowing that makes everything okay. It was an honor to fight along side of you and to be your teammate. I will never forget you, and I'll always remember how you lived and how you died. I miss you brother...LLTB

On behalf of my family, myself and the entire Chief's Mess, thank you Chief.

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Not forgotten. Thank you.

Thank you chief

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Mark, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter:
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
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Chief Petty Officer Carter and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Petty Officer Carter!

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

To the Carter family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Marks' memory in your heart and please remember she shall 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.

A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 Iraq

With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Chief Petty Officer Carter. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!

Dear Family and Friends of Mark:
I am so sorry to know of Mark's death. From what I have read, he must have been a fine soldier and gentleman. My cousin's son, Capt. Benjamin David Tiffner, is buried adjacent to Mark at Arlington. As our family members visit Ben's grave, we will be reminded that his body rests with those of other great heroes such as Mark. May the peace of God be with you!

Words cannot describe how much you are missed Brother. LLTB!

Mark, you know the deal, close the door behind you when your done! Love ya Brother always in my heart,

JSR

My heartfelt sympathy to the Carter family in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Mark you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. Each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Mark.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

I remember our time training in the tunnel......I am living for what you fought for, AND MY THANKS ARE ETERNAL. joey jones

Tom, I will always remember how your face lit up whenever Cindy would bring the kids to visit their daddy at work. The love you both had for your children was obvious to me and touched my heart. I haven't seen Mark in over eight years since our move to Utah, so my memory of him is still that of a young child. When we learned of your loss, my heart ached for you all. As a mother, I can't imagine the depth of the pain. We pray for angels (on both sides of the veil) to comfort you especially during this holiday season.

Sincerely,
Paul & Marcie Molnar & Family
Orem, UT

Rest in Peace Team Mate.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

Dear Carter Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you ever need just a hug let me know. Huggs are FREE!

thank you and god bless

To the family of Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter: I extend my heart felt condolences to you on the loss of your Son, and Hero.He is a shinning example of the best and brightest.A father of a Navy man....God Bless.

Though I did not know Mark personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

Godspeed, Chief. Your honor, courage, and sacrifice say more about the man you were than you ever would.

God Bless Ye.

I was reading about the loss of Chief Carter on crossfit.com, and I want to pass along my condolences to his family, friends and teammates. You are all in my prayers.

HOOYAH Chief Carter!

To the Carter family, Kat, and the loved ones he left behind: I sign this guest book with saddness and pride all together. As a spouse of one of Marks teammates it hurts me to know of your lost. We will always remember Mark as a hero and a friend. I know I speak for all the spouses when I say we will always be here for you. Always!

Dear Tom and Cindy and Family,

We were greatly saddened when we heard of the loss of Mark. We have great memories of our friendship and association with your family. You sacrificed much to serve us as our Bishop, Tom. Your service to your country in both the Navy and Army, has saved many a life. Your service to your God has saved many a soul. And now your service includes the ultimate sacrifice, that of losing a son.

I had the greatest privilege to serve as Bishop in Fallbrook for seven years. My greatest experience with this service was to be a shepard for most of the LDS military families serving on Camp Pendleton, CA during both The Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. My life has been forever blessed to be of service to these great people, who ask so little and give so much. This is the great brotherhood that you, your family, and Mark are members of. I stand in awe.

I have read, with the greatest interest, the comments from people all over the country on this website and others. I marvel at the greatness and sacrifice that is contained herein. And, I am humbled at the offering of so much by so many.

Tom, we are forever in your debt, as you saved the life or our youngest son, Nick. Your talent and dedication as a Physician, both military and civilian has served many.

We have fond memories our our son's younger years, and times they played together yours. I think at times we both wondered what they would become as they grew. As evidenced by these great tributes, Mark grew to be a great Man. His love of God, Country, and Family has now been set in stone forever.

Thank God for his love, his plan and his son, our saviour Jesus Christ. We look forward to our eventual reunion with this great son of God, Mark.

We would love to hear from you both, whenever you have time. We love you all and thank your again. Our prayers are with you!

Sincerest love and sympathy,

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

DEAR CARTER FAMILY,
WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. WE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY EVERYDAY, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR THE MEN IN THE TEAMS AND DEV GROUPS. OUR DAUGHTER LOST HER HUSBAND FCC(SEAL) JACQUES FONTAN 25 JUN 2005 IN AFGHANISTAN. WE GRIEVE WITH PRIDE KNOWING HE DIED TO PROTECT OTHERS. THE TEAMS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. THEY ARE A WONDERFULL GROUP OF PEOPLE.
THE FIELDS OF FREEDOM ARE WATERED BY THE BLOOD OF OUR YOUTH ,ITS SOMETHING I'VE SAID FOR A LONG TIME. HARD AS THAT WAS TO ACCEPT I STILL BELIEVE.
MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE AND COMFORT.
THE FLETCHER FAMILY

Our deepest sympathies to the family of CPO Mark T. Carter. We only met Mark twice but count Brandon and Annette amoung our closest friends. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Mark was a patriot and doing what he loved. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. We are proud of Mark and his sacrifice. He was a true American Hero.

We care and share your sorrow and pride.

May God bless you and your family. Please know that your loss will not be forgotten and that Mark's life will remembered and celebrated by many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Always hold tight to the fact that "Families are Forever".
God Bless our service men and women!

My deepest condolances to the Carter family and friends. If you are a Navy SEAL, you are special, as the Chief was. This fellow TEAMMATE of mine died doing what he did best, fighting. Fighting for freedom, family, and friends. God bless you. "HOOYA MARK CARTER"!

We were extremely saddened to hear of the loss of your dear son. Our son is a currently deployed SEAL and we know first hand the day-to-day anguish of having a loved one in harms way. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers and we thank you for Mark's unselfish dedication in risking his life for this wonderful country. God bless you and be with you during this difficult time.

Dearest Carter Family
I would like to express my condolences for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family and also his unit.

As a new Marine spouse, my heart goes out to Mark's family and friends.
Knowing what little I do about him, I can still say that it's quite impressive.
You might recall a quote from Reagan,"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem".
I can safely say this can also be said about CPO Carter.

I'll never forget the stories we shared. You and your family are forever in my prayers!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Carter, siblings and my dearest friend KJN:
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Mark is a hero. I am grateful to have known Mark through the years and he will be deeply missed.

My prayers are with your family. I just read that your family is LDS. I too am, & am enlisting under a SEAL contract very soon. Your son is a hero to me...a man I could only hope to be like.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mr. & Mrs. Carter my heartfelt sympathies and prayers go to you and your family at the death of your son Mark. As a mother who also lost her son Jason Lewis/Navy Seal on 7/6/07 in Iraq I know how hard it is. Your son did an incredible job and was a role model for many. He did what only a few can do and he is a hero and you should be so proud of the son you raised. Remember always how much you loved him and he loved you. Contact me if you'd like to talk. You will be in my prayers.

I was in school, scouting and church with Mark as a child and teenager. When it comes to personal integrity, compassion and service, Mark Carter is top calliber. Many of my memories as a youth involve Mark and his family. Thank you Mark for your friendship and your service to our great nation. May God bless the Carter family at this time.

I am very sorry for your loss. May comfort come to you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family!

My deapest condolences to Mark's family. God rest his soul.

To Tom, Cindy, and the entire Carter family: Our love is with you all and we want you to know how much we admired Mark for his wonderful spirit, his selfless love for others and his country.

REST IN PEACE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER CARTER, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL OFFICERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFU MEMORIES,
GOD BLESS YOU

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

Rest in peace Chief.Fair winds and following seas shipmate.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Chief Petty Officer Mark T Carter. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER CARTER TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL OFFICERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Valorie (South Portland, ME)

Our heartfelt sympathy, love, and prayers to the family of CPO Mark T. Carter. We honor and respect his courageous service. God bless Mark and his family. Proud family of Naval Special Warfare sailor, CTT1 Steven P. Daugherty, KIA 06 July 2007 Baghdad.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one and our deepest gratitude for the sacrifice both your family and he has made in service to this country. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in
the prayers of a grateful nation.

In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006

USN/AMEC Ron Baker & family
United States Navy

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Chief Petty Officer Mark T. Carter, with So Much Gratitude for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Mark rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Carter family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and treasured memories you have of Mark, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Remember his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.