Mark Gary Bender

To All,
Even though it's been years since I've seen you Mark, just talking to you again brought back every old memory. From eating all our dinner to be able to eat whip cream to arguing over you singing that Coolio song over and over :-) We did and shared so much I just wish it could have lasted longer. I know you were a great son, brother, friend, and most of all Dad. You will be missed by everyone and know there is not one life you crossed paths with that you did not touch (Including...

Eileen, Gary, Michelle, Kevin, and Jordan,

My heartfelt sorrow at the news that Mark has left this world; Stacie was in tears when she told me on Christmas day.
I can't even begin to imagine the loss of a child. Know that there are so many people who are praying for you.
I'll always remember the times we all spent together and how intertwined the children all were as they were growing up.
God Bless from all of us - Sean, Stacie, Wende

Mark was a wonderfull friend. We've known one another since our teenage years on the Hurricane where we shared the priveledge of Boatswain. I really enjoyed his company as we made a really good friendship. It was an honor to meet his son, Jordan earlier this year at the reunion, I know Mark will always be missed in those big soft eyes.
My prayers are still out there for his family and friends.

Dear Eileen
I am so sorry my heart and prayer go out to you, Gary and family.
Love your cousin
Margaret Cleary Curran

He was the one person who kept me sane in my teenage years in the Hurricanes. When I was having any problems, he was always there to keep me grounded. I couldn't have asked for a better angel during those hard times, and I will always be forever grateful for his friendship through the years. He is one person I can honestly say has touched my heart so much that I will never be able to forget him. He will be missed SO much.

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's sudden death. I work at Alza and knew Mark when he was a security guard. We've spend a lot of lunchtimes together out on the patio, and I have nothing but good to say about him. He was such a nice person and has been missed since he's left Alza. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I have known Mark for 11 yrs now. I was 12 and he was 16 and we were in sea scouts. Throughout the years Mark and I have become very good best friends. We have gone through a lot together. I remember that our last conversation was about how good our friendship has matured. I remember a lot from sea scouts. He was such an ambitious young man. Then he went to the Army and he was a changed man when he came out. But it was a good change. And then he had Jordan (who I've had the pleasure to meet)...

I have wonderful memories of Mark from the years that I knew him. I had the pleasure of knowing Mark while he was in the Sea Scouts. When he was in the crew he was kind and friendly. He played a lot with my kids and they looked forward to cruises and Scout activities when they knew that he would be there. They were heartbroken to learn of his passing. He showed a calm manner and a sense of humor when he took charge of his crew and they loved him for it.
The Army was good for him and we on...

Bender Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Mark from Sea Scouts and I always liked him. He was a good kid.