Mark Keffer

It´s the last day of August, 2021 and I´m sitting on a bench in Cobble Hill Park. On the bench is a small rectangular plaque that says, simply "Mark Keffer Brother Son Artist." No, I didn´t know Mark, but I have looked him up and now, I, too, am remembering Mark

I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping Mark's and Maya's family in my thoughts. I taught Mark in an Ignatius seminar during his first semester at Georgetown and had him in my lab. He was a student and human of a very rare quality, a beautiful spirit and mind.

I only knew Mark for a few months when I was still interning at the Dare Association. It is very sad that someone so young and so talented had to pass away. Condolences to his family and his friends.

I grew up playing in the rivers of Puerto Rico. Our island mourns with you. Thank you for donating to an island cause. What a beautiful, fully lived and special life he lived. May God bless all of you in this very difficult time. Bendiciones. Y amor.

John and Debbie

It is the ultimate quandary of this Christian/Jesuit life of ours to explain incalculable loss. The only answer palatable is God had another plan for him. I remember him at my wedding now nearly 20 years ago. The tears will wash away but his accomplishments and spirit will not. I can only extend my family's heartfelt condolences and pray for all of you in this time of profound sorrow.

Frank Doran

I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort, strength and peace in your time of deep sorrow. Mark and Maya and you all have been in my prayers as soon as I heard of this terrible tragedy from my friend, Ellen, Matthew's mom. I have been offering up the graces from Masses and Communion received for the repose of their souls.I pray that they now enjoy the Eternal Beatitude of God's presence.
You are all in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Unice Keong

I am so sorry for this tragic loss of a very talented young man that I read and heard about. There are no words. Linda Giangiordano. Cousin of Mathew

Please know I have been praying the Divine Mercy nonstop for Mark and Maya, and all of you, since I heard the news from Matt's mom, Ellen. Mark was a gift to all as he grew into a beautiful young man. May his light remain with all of you as you honor him with your lives. May God's peace and love envelope all of you as you walk this journey.

I've been praying non-stop for Mark and Maya and all of you since Matt told me of Mark and Maya's passing a week ago. Greg and I helped Mark move out of the house at Georgetown and I was impressed by his easy manner. Prayers always comfort me in times of trouble so know that I'll keep praying for him and you. May God grant you peace. And thank you for raising a wonderful son.