Mark Edward Zenner

Mark may be gone , but never forgotten. I will never forget him setting up a surprise retirement party for my family and crew when she arrived in Sydney for my last layover Nov 2007 We lost a good man 6 months later. Rest in peace old friend.

I think if Mark all the time. He used to jump head first over the side of his boat. No arms with a grin on his face. He brought some halibut over after one of his fishing trips and we had a feast with wine. He was so smart and classy. I really miss him.

On Feb 28, 2004 Mark was Captain on a B777 trip from Honolulu to Inchon, Korea. I was one of his two first officers and had flown with him many times on the B757. He was on a break and I was in the left seat when we experienced a right engine problem. Mark told us to monitor the engine and he had confidence in our ability to handle the situation. It developed into an engine shutdown some time later and he took over. He told the other first officer to make the emergency landing because it...

I never knew Mark but I do know about the passion for flight that burns within his soul and his fight for justice. Time ran out for Mark and many other fine airline pilots. Those who may now continue past age 60 will never be able to thank him enough.

I was very fortunate to know and work with Mark. I had the honor to introduce him to Jim Gault at Alteon. Mark was to begin his orientation in June to be a 747-400 Instructor and I looked forward to working with him in our new careers. I miss his eye twinkle and those deep discussions on matters of the airline industry. Press On Mark!

Although our United careers paralleled, I only got to know Mark during our time working together with our brothers and sisters of APAAD. We spoke on the phone many times, bouncing ideas and strategies off each other. Each call ended with Mark saying, "Press on."
It's bringing tears to my eyes right now thinking about that, and how he always was so positive that we'd get it done. Luckily, I had the privilege of walking the halls of Congress with Mark, watching, listening and learning as he...

We have not forgotten you Mark. You will live in our hearts and minds forever.
Cort de Peyster UAL Capt. Ret

Dear Zenner Family,
We are praying for you all especially today, 1 year later. We cannot adequately express the depth of our sorrow for your pain and suffering you are experiencing. Paul and I are no strangers to grief, and today, we lift all of you in prayer and ask God to give you with some peace and comfort as you go about your day and to show you a mirage of little blessings in every day life. We love you all, Joan, Paul, Grace, Luke and Sarah Eide

Dear Family Zenner,
I am saddened to learn through email that Mark has passed away. He was a truly wonderful man. The first time I met him was aboard USS Enterprise as a new member of VA97. He took me under his wing and with the heart of a teacher, showed me the ropes. After, he left the Navy, we stayed in touch when he was living in the Fresno area. Mark is one of those people you meet in life and never forget. What a great man. My condolences.
Capt. Rick Ames, Northwest Airlines