John Mark Brannan

Twenty plus years John Mark and I were friends, true friends.I met him when he was stationed at LRAFB through a mutual friend Dave Breckel. JM was one of the most handsome men any of us has ever seen, am I wrong? John danced in and out of my life at times when he would get married.
We shared many great memories:
*polar plunge-a "here. Hold my beer" moment.
*bbq chicken- I learned what a gentleman he was
*swimming at the apartment- Sam got hurt and John left immediately to the ER with him. I don't recall how many stitches, but I know why lifeguards tell you not to run. This was when I learned what his protective instincts were like
*one night I was stranded and called him. Without hesitation he came and picked me up.
*Many movies...The Ring was the most memorable. I had premiere passes. He went with me and protected me from all the scariness.That night he won concert tickets.
*Concerts, restaurants, Loony Bin Comedy House, Get together, bon fires, Buffalo River,
*he always reminded me to be careful. Call me when you make it.
*he visited people in the hospital. My dad was having a procedure and John came and sat and talked with us as long as he could.
* He loved his family!!! I remember when he went home to Michigan and surprised his mom. I wish I could hear him tell me the story again.
* I remember when I visited him at this house across from Cocos. It was Christmas time and he had the stockings all lined up on the TV stand. The tree was decorated so nice.
*he loved spending time with friends and family.
* he invited me to come over to meet Nick
*swimming at Amanda's. Fun times!
When he found out he had cancer he told me and I knew he was going to fight like hell for his family and friends. I prayed for him and his family everyday.
I'm glad I had a chance to tell him one more time that I loved him and he was the best friend anyone could ever have.
Today I made the hard choice to attend his memorial. Alone. When I walked in I felt paralyzed and found the nearest pew and sat. Speechless. I could not speak. I wanted so desperately to tell his mom and dad ( whom I've never met) how terribly sorry I was for their loss...our loss. I saw his Aunt Cathy and uncle next to his mom. I wept.
I noticed the flower arrangement I sent was on a table next to the urn. I felt like he was there at that moment. I felt a cool breeze blow across my right cheek. Again, all I could do was weep. Silent tears flowing down my face.
John Mark, I love you, my dear friend.
Auf wiedersehen

Our hearts are breaking for his wife children mom and dad siblings and his Aunt Cathy.I myself have been away from the family for many years so remember John Mark as a young man and always said how very handsome he was and such a kind soul.I to have lost a child to cancer so I know their pain but trust God to get you through this and your heartache and you have so many praying for you.Loveyou. Aunt Judy

My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time of grief. May your family find comfort in knowing that God cares for all of your family. May the precious memories of your loved one bring your family some comfort.

Thinking about the Brannan´s and the extended family. Mark was one of my first, best friends. "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?".

Thinking of the Brannan´s and the extended family. Mark was one of my first, best friends. "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?".

Many great memories of Mark as a neighbor and young man. So proud of his service to his country. Our prayers and condolence to family and friends.
Chuck and Rhonda Haas

Thinking about the Brannan and extended families. Mark was one of my first , best friends. "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?".

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

John Mark,
Auf wiedersehen, my dear friend!