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Gabriele
July 27, 2025
7 years my friend...lost but never forgotten!
Erwin
August 31, 2021
Every day listening to the great Manilla Road in my new home in Iceland. I Always think of him looking at the landscape, he told me that was one of his dream to come here. Hero, friend, mentor, Mark will always be in my thoughts. Up The Hammers !
Mike
August 31, 2020
Still missing you, and the world is definitely a much worse place now than it was when you were alive, Shark forever.
MICHALIS SALAHORIS
August 30, 2019
Still even after one year just the thought that I can't be honoured by your presence anymore dear friend/Brother Mark,hurts a lot.The emptiness I feel inside that I won't enjoy you Rocking the stage anymore,or share tales and jokes straight from the heart with you is chaotic.IMMORTAL IN MY HEART VIA YOUR TIMELESS MUSIC ,YOU OH NOBLE PURE SOUL, REST IN PEACE IN VALHALLA,YOU ARE UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!
October 30, 2018
Rip mark! Thank You for the music! Condolences from Brasil!
Ken Woodard
September 24, 2018
Meark was one of those guys who could become friends with anyone. I had the pleasure of playing golf with him and was on hand when knocked in his second hole in one. I'll miss him greatly. I will never forget you Mark! You were a great, great friend!
Mark at the Lizard Lounge Wichita
Gerald Singer
September 20, 2018
Kathi Curtiss
September 13, 2018
I've known Mark since the 6th grade when he attended Woodland Elementary, John Marshall Junior then Wichita North High, in later years I worked for him when he was an accountant for Parallax in Wichita. He is missed by many and will always have a special place in my heart as he was a very good friend! RIP Mark!!
Chelf Dortlouke
September 10, 2018
Mark, you'll always live in my heart. Love you and miss you always!
George Karatzias
September 9, 2018
Thank you for all, rest in piece. You will be remembered.
Radia N.O.
September 8, 2018
A great loss to everyone who knew him and was touched by his music.
MICHAEL SALAHORIS
September 8, 2018
Master,thank you for the amazing Epic Metal trip.Your flame MY NOBLE SEER, will keep on Burning forever in my heart.May you rest in peace in the HALLS OF VALHALLA and guide our steps my LORD OF LIGHT.!!!!!
George Zanias
September 7, 2018
Thank you for all the great music you made, more than 30 years I was a devoted fan. I have this feeling that I lost a good friend and this is hard...
R.I.P. Mark
Debi Edmiston
September 7, 2018
...on Angels wings...
Aukke
September 6, 2018
(Apologies for my bad English)As busy Mark have must been he still managed to congratulate me on my birthday which you can tell how magnifisent person Mark truly was and that is something I'll never forget and for that I'll raise my cup on his birthdays from now on if I can get a chance. Too early this world lost a helluva talented musician but his work will always be remembered.
Vincenzo
September 6, 2018
May you rest in peace, Warrior Poet.
You were and will always be the greatest Bard of Epic Metal.
Keep watching over this and world that needs more heroes like you.
Terri Stropes
September 6, 2018
May you have the biggest concert of your life there are lots of great musicians like you Uncle Mark that you can totally rock with and every time I see and hear a lighting and thunder storm I'll know without a shadow of of a doubt your giving us the concert we all deserve you were a Wonderful respectful and giving Man we will miss you but never forget you ever whenever I go down a dirt road I will always think of Manilla Road and Mark Wayne Shelton may you travel the many roads of heaven for they gained one awesome Angel!
Luca
September 6, 2018
Rest in peace Mark.. and thanks a lot for your great music!
Luca Righetto
September 6, 2018
R.I.P. Mark.
Words can not express my gratitude and respect to You. You will always remain in my heart
Sherry
September 6, 2018
Rest in peace. Never forgotten!
Raul Belmonte
September 5, 2018
A true legend who has earned his immortality thanks to his music. His songs has helped me in my personal life and I will always be grateful to him from my heart.
Mark Cox
September 5, 2018
I'm missing you Mark, but at the same time happy that you went knowing how much your music meant to others and with long deserved success. We met only a couple of times but I will cherish those brief meetings and your music, for as long as I draw breath. See you in Valhalla brother!
Todd Snyder
September 5, 2018
Rest in Peace, Mark, you will truly be missed. Thank you for all of the years of wonderful music. UP THE HAMMERS\m/ \m/!
Cindy Brewer
September 5, 2018
Mark was a wonderful human. I remember when I was in elementary school and I would be sitting in class and down the way would here the music coming from his home. It was amazing. He got me through a lot of rough times through that school and gave me,later on down the line much appreciation for the music. I hope he knows what a strong impact he had. There is not many that can compare to him. Ill miss you. Till we meet again.
Gilberto De Mello
September 5, 2018
A man beyond the legend! An inspiration for all his fans, followers & everyone who follow their dreams.
Marcus Gluecks
September 5, 2018
RIP Mark, it was a pleasure having met you a few times on the road!
Up The Hammers
Erwin
September 5, 2018
I shall always be thankfull for having the chance to know Mark, to meet him several times. His music shall always be at the very top, and my job is to write about music. There was no one like Mark, totally devoted to his fans all around the world. RIP Brother, friend, mentor and long time idol.
Dale Duncan
September 5, 2018
R.I.P Mark. Thank you for the many years of wonderful music.
Mike Keller
September 5, 2018
R.I.P. Mark, you were the very best person I met in all my years out there doing music, my life was better for knowing you, cannot thank you enough. Regards to friends, band, family, and associates. The world is a darker place without you.
Tom Gattis
September 5, 2018
No one epitomized the following of passion like Mark, and as a result, he had fans world-wide. It is often that we overlook the best among us that live in our own back yard. I hope that now, finally, everyone in Wichita and the entire region finally realizes what a rare gem they had in their midst, because people all over the world know, and will miss him.
Melissa Savastano
September 5, 2018
True King, sincerely Melissa Savastano & Michael Dix.
Gary Perea
September 5, 2018
Until we meet again Brother UP THE HAMMERS DOWN THE NAILS ! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
BILL KIMPIZIS
September 5, 2018
RIP Mark Shelton
Hannes
September 5, 2018
Marc was and still remains an idol for me.
He was down to earth and very humble despite the fact that he was touring the world and wrote so much important music. Rest easy Marc, we will have a Drink beyond
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