Mark E. Smolak

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark many years ago. Like many I had a need for an attorney and Mark fit the bill! He was smart, charismatic, and had a swagger that made me question whether he had a bit of my heritage in him (African American) he just knew how to move in the area of law and he didn´t apologize for his ability to be ferocious when necessary! I will always be grateful for the friendship we established over the years. He was truly the best!

I´m sad and sorry, first, to have lost contact. We go back a long way (St Mary´s elementary school). You were always at the top of the class. I was not close behind. We weren´t inseparable friends but did link up to experience the magic that was Woodstock. Career and family took you to Oregon. We saw you on your visits back but then new lives and family completed the separation. With so many years past, you are not the first of us to take leave but are etched in the happy memories of those of...

I knew Mark Smolak since we attended Cardinal Hayes H.S. in the Bronx, New York. What I liked about him was his smile and his sense of humor and his independence. We just hit it off. I am of Ukrainian background and he seemed interested in that since Smolak is an Eastern European name. I was fortunate to have been in the Portland area years ago and I looked him up. We spent time together and recalled the good old days. I have a friend in the area and I mentioned Mark in case he needed a...

thank you for being there for some of the most monumental events in my life. May you rest easy

Gives new meaning to his oft-repeated SLINK declaration, "We are now leaving the jurisdiction!" 'eh?

From a happier time

Happy trails Smo. Much love always and forever. You lived life on your own terms.

Though I only saw you once a year for a while, I can hear now that gravely voice imparting the wisdom as only you could get away with... RIP

Shine on you crazy diamond.
Rest in peace.
Dan Maloney