Mark Ludvigsen Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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A Titan in New York Rugby

Within days, the news went out in e-mail messages across the world of rugby. Mark Ludvigsen, a driving force behind the New York Athletic Club Rugby Team, had been lost in the World Trade Center.

Mark, known to many friends as "Lud," was a 32-year-old bond salesman at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods. He was one of three members of the same firm who played on the New York City rugby team. All three died in the attack.

Mr. Ludvigsen not only carried his weight at his second-row position, but he formed a recruiting network in which he befriended players from around the world, helping them get visas and find employment so they could pursue rugby in New York.

"Everybody was drawn to him," said Mr. Ludvigsen's wife, Maureen Kelly. "He was amazing on and off the field."

That is apparent from the messages that have flowed from rugby players in Sydney, London, and elsewhere. In one, a player from Dublin tried to capture Mr. Ludvigsen's influence by quoting George Bernard Shaw. "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community," the message says, "and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do whatever I can."

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After more than 20 years, I still recall the warmth and friendliness of Mark when I got in touch with him about playing rugby at NYAC after moving from Florida. I was a social player, but Mark treated me like everyone else and was always happy to say hello. I was shocked when I went to the NYAC Rugby meeting in the aftermath and it was announced that Mark (among others) had been killed by the terrorists. That someone so full of life could be taken away in an instant was brutal. The notes and...

Erik Bloomquist

September 10, 2021 | London, UK | Acquaintance

Mark was a student of mine back in middle school. He was such a positive guy and had a wonderful sense of humor even in 6th grade. Losing him was a shock to our school back in 2001. I finally visited the 9/11 memorial last year and found him commemorated in the reflecting pool honor roll of victims...Just seeing his name meant so much to me...so many of the staff in Tewksbury still remember him to this day. R.I.P. Mark!

Steve Bauernfeind

September 11, 2020 | High Bridge, NJ | Teacher

Remembering you today and always. We will never forget your boyish grin and eyes that danced with laughter. You are missed, Mark. You live in our hearts for always

Eileen

September 11, 2014 | NY

With our deepest condolences from the Borough of Stone Harbor. We are dedicating our 911 Memorial on September 11, 2014 and we would like to honor Mark. I would like to contact the family but have been unsuccessful. I would be most grateful if anyone has any information that could be forwarded to me, it would be most appreciative.
Respectfully,
Joan Kramar
Councilwoman Stone Harbor
Chair of the 911 committee

July 06, 2014

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

S J. Friscia III

May 21, 2014 | Staten Island, NY

Dear Uncle Mark I wish that today I remember you from here to there because only my voice can go through the air but the kingdom is up there so guide the people you know and knew for life

Conor Hines.

Conor Hines

February 21, 2013 | New City, NY

"Dear uncle Mark I wish that today I remember you from here to there because only my voice can go through the air but the Kingdom is up there so guide the people you know and knew for life " is my poem to remember my uncle

February 21, 2013

Lud, thinking about you today - remembering Stone Harbor Beach patrol days...

Vincent Hunter

September 11, 2012 | Dallas, TX

Hi Mark,
My big brother from Monroe hall, my 1st college roll-model. You were the RA I wished I'd had but instead got stuck with the other guy. Even had 9/11 not happened I'd always remember you, you were such a GOOD GUY. Understanding, kind, helpful, witty, fun to be around. Had I been a Pi Lam, you'd a been my big for sure. I can honestly say that after coming to college you were the first person I truely looked up to. I guess I'm saying to you anything I'd say if you were...

Mark Waitkus

September 11, 2011 | Chester, VA

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