Mark Anthony Strauss

Mark left a lasting legacy of better informed, more compassionate and kinder humans. He will forever remain in our hearts.

Mark was an amazing man and im blessed for having the oppertunity to meet and talk to him. I want to thank him for wishing me luck and making sure that I knew God is here. God bless Mark and his entire family.

Mark was a good friend and an inspiration to me and my students. I will miss him and our visits deeply. Please accept my sincere sympathy and in particular to Joan; I hope you remain strong.

This is a post from my Facebook page that I would like to share with Mark's family and friends:

Words cannot describe how very saddened I am feeling right now. As many of you know, I lecture about the Holocaust every semester at the community college where I teach. And every semester, Dr. Mark Strauss shared his survival experiences with my classes. I have just learned (via a google search) that Mark has passed away. I have been trying to reach him for days and feared the worst, hence...

I am so very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I have worked with Mark for over ten years now, helping him to share his Holocaust experiences with students in Virginia. He has spoken to my classes at Germanna every semester for three years now and I will miss his visits terribly. Words cannot possibly describe the good that Mark did in terms of making the world a better place.

You called me Mark to say that you were still alive and to invite me to stop by the gallery. I did but the gallery was closed. I enjoyed many interesting conversations with you and I regret there will not be more.
Blessings,
Reverend Debbie (as you always addressed me)

I am thankful for the support he showed in my work.God Bless

Mark, you made a difference in this world, through your written word your paintings and the sharing of your holocaust experience with the youth of our society. Thank you so much. You are loved and you will be missed.