Mark R. C. Caguioa Obituary

Hey Brother,

It has been a long time, but believe me I haven't forgotten you bro. I think about you guys everyday. I sure wish things could have been different. You made a big impact on my life, I still talk about you and Hahn being hooked at the hip. Y'all had a amazing friendship.

I'll talk to you again brother
Your Friend and Brother
SSG Moreno

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Mark Ryan Caguioa US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Hey Mark
Even though I was only four, and I don't remember almost anything.I Will always miss you and I'm hoping to meet you again one day. And sorry for not visiting in a while, Dad has a lot of work so, hopefully We will be able to see you!
Your Bro

Thinking of you, Markie! Say "hi" to your cousin, my baby Aya. We appreciate your service to the country, all that you've done and all that you are. I love and miss you, Markie!

I served with mark in Iraq. He was in my platoon. I go visit him every year and I've noticed that I may be just missing his family every time. If his family reads these I would really like to meet you there one of these years and talk to you. It would mean a lot to me as well. You can reach me at 9166262702

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark R.C. Caguioa:
It has truly been my honor to sign Mark's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Mark will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Although 5 years have passed, I am just learning about the loss of your loved one. Please be aware that there is at least one more person thinking about Mark today and praying for his family.

May 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Mark R. C. Caguioa:
Always remembering Mark. "Some gave all."

Thinking of you, Markie and missing you a lot!
Aseto

Hey Caguioa,

I have never forgotten you and I will always miss you.

Your Friend

Epifanio Moreno

Miss you Markie...

I hardly knew Mark but from the moment I met him I knew he was a great kid. I worked with his mother Maria and he had come several times to pick her up from work, so sweet he was making sure she had a safe way home. It was difficult for Maria. We her co workers; we didnt know quite what to do for her. Funny thing is SHE was the one who comforted US, she was soooo brave. He is now looking down on his mom, dad and younger siblings as their guardian angel. We miss you Mark and I am so happy that I had the priviledge to meet you. God Bless

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark R.C. Caguioa:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark during this difficult time. Myself & many others thank him for his bravery & his service for our great country. Men like him & many others will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to you! God Bless you!

It's hard to think that it is four years since God call you and Guyton home to be with him. It seems like yesterday when I got that terrible call on May 4, 2007 of the accident. Mark, you and your family will always be in our prayers. You was a good friend to my son Pfc.Larry Guyton and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You will never be forgotten.

The proud mother of Pfc. Larry Guyton

I always remember, Markie...

Aseto

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark R.C. Caguioa:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Hey Caguioa, May 5th just passed by and I was thinking about you, actually I was thinking about you, Guyton and Hamlin. I think about you all everyday. I just wanted you to know that I will never forget you.


Your Friend,
Epifano Moreno

I still think of you every single day...and wish that you were here...

We miss you so much, Markie...

It's your b-day today, Markie...

I think about you today and every day, Markie...to say that we miss you is an understatement...To say that we love you dearly is not enough. Just want you to know that even today, it doesn't hurt any less than that day 3 years ago but grow prouder with each day that passes. You've always been an exceptional human being and continue to touch my life today and all days.
Love, Aseto

Today is a special day that we give our soldiers and fallen hero a warm felt thank you for the sacrifice that they have given to make this a better world for us. You are one of the special hero that I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedication and service. You are missed dearly.

Mother of PFC Larry I Guyton

It has been three years but you'll always be with us. We miss and love you very much, Markie!

To the family and friends of Spc. Mark R.C. Caguioa:
Remembering Mark on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Hey Caguioa,

It's been three years. I just want to let you know that you are not forgotten and that I miss you

Who could believe that Mark and Larry begone for three years. I miss them both so much. I know that they are in a better place and that they are watching over us.
Sincerely,

Thinking of you this New Year's Day, Markie...

I miss you Markie...

Markie,

I miss your smiling face...

Aseto

My dear Markie Mark,

I think of you and miss you everyday...
Wish you were still here...

Love,
Aseto

To the family of Spc. Mark R.C. Caguioa:
Mark gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Happy Memorial Day to Mark's family. Mark is greatly missed.

Proud Mother Of
PFC. Larry Guyton

Happy Easter to Mark and his Family. Mark you are greatly miss.

Mother of PFC Larry Guyton

My dearest Markie,
You're so loved and missed every single day...
Love,
Aseto

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

hey mark you dont know me but i am currently stationed with alot of your fellow soldier, in the 1-5 cav and they have said nothing but great things about you. they hold you in your heart and will never forget you, Im sorry i never got to meet you but one day we will.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Proud Mother of
PFC Larry I Guyton
KIA 5-4-07
Balad, Iraq

Markie,
Been thinking and missing you...

Love,
Aseto

I knew caguioa and guyton and I want to say that I miss them both dearly they were both GREAT MEN. I can't believe that God would have taken them so early. They will always be remembered.

Markie,
We miss and love you very much!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Caguioa!

Happy Father Day Mark. You are sorely missed. Its not a day or hour that I don't think of you and Larry. I'm glad that you and Larry shared a brotherly bond. Through all of this, God brought two families close together.

Proud Mother of
PFC Larry Guyton
(KIA 5-5-07)

Happy belated Memorial Day. You deserved to be honor with the most up most respect. You are and you were a courageous soldier.

Mother of PFC Larry Guyton
(KIA 5/5/07)
Balad, Iraq

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Mark, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

Markie,
You are painfully missed every day...

I'm so glad that your son Mark and my son PFC Larry Guyton shared a special bond. They will sorely be missed, but not never forgotten. They served their countryand Unit 1-5 Cal proudly.

Proud Mother Of
PFC Larry Guyton
KIA 5/5/07
Balad, Iraq

I briefly helped take care of this Hero while I worked at Bethesda's ICU unit, he is my Hero and I am honored to have cared for him for the short time he was with us at the Hospital.
Sir, you still live on in the hearts and minds of all who took care of you at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, and more so in my own Heart.
God bless you family, and thank you for your service.
You will always be remembered in my heart and mind.

sometimes it's hard to believe that you're gone...

Thinking of you....

Markie,
You're the best part of all of us...
Aseto

Thank you for your son and his service to our country. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice and so has all his family. I pray his memories will bring you comfort and help you to carry on.

Hello Markie,
Missing you each and every day...

A true American hero.God bless Mark and his family

You are cordially invited to attend the “Celebration of Life” Event as we honor and recognize the lives of Our Community Members and Fallen Soldiers we have lost during 2006-2007.
The program includes, a DVD Pictorial Memorial Tribute, Music, Candle lighting, Balloon Release, and Refreshments. Each family receives a personalized ornament to place on a Christmas tree as a remembrance of their loved one.
Families who have experienced loss find this event a wonderful time of remembrance and healing. We would love your family to be apart of this event as our Community joins together to recognize and honor your loved one during this Holiday Season.
We will be honoring all the Fallen Soldiers that were assigned to Fort Hood Texas. If you are not able to attend and would like to send a favorite photo, please feel free to do so.
RSVP By Website www.col2007.com
Call Celebration of Life Staff at 254-245-7061

Im not going to pretend that I know you, but I do thank you for every thing that you did during your life on this Earth to help me and my girls feel a little bit more safe. Just by looking at your smile on that face in this picture posted I can tell you were a happy man and I dont doubt one bit that you were loved by all that you met.

Markie,

We miss you each and every day...

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Caguioa and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY

mark, i know you are in God's loving arms now, we will never forget you ,your daddy ronnie, me, your tito silver, tita myra,tita baby , all of us here. you are such a great man. you made us very proud of you.you will always live in our hearts and we will always remember your selfless contribution of your life not only with the people you loved but also for those you care about.we are so very proud of you.we love you, bro.may you found peace....

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest symphaty to the Caguioa Family. May our prayers keep everyone in the family stronger and TO KNOW that Mark is now with God FOREVER.

Rest in peace.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Thank you Mark for the ultimate sacrifice in protection of our homeland, God bless and keep your family...we will never forget or take for granted the valor of those servicemen and women..they will never be numbers to those of us who love them. Our family recently lost one of our own, SSG Kris Higdon, we will pray for the families of all of our lost.

To Mark and all who loved him,

We want you to know how very much
we appreciate your sacrifice. Each
and every soldier is a hero to us,
and each and every loss of life
a deeply felt tragedy. God be with you now and always.

Mark,
Thank you......forever you will be remembered.

My name is Doug Bean I am the Uncle of Matthew Bean. I was visiting Matthew at Bethesda when Mark passed away. Like my Nephew Matthew Mark is also a Hero.I just want to say it was an honor to meet your family. It helped me to see how strong you were as a family, Thank you,

Uncle Doug

Thank you for your condolences of our son PFC Larry I. Guyton. You also have our prayers and thoughts with you and your family. I know that my son and your nephew Spc. Mark Ryan Caguioa is in a better place where there is no more pain or suffering. God only takes the best to finish his beautiful garden and they were the best.
Sincerely
Mother of PFC Larry Guyton

My heartfelt sympathy to the Caguioa family in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Mark you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Spc. Mark R. C. Caguioa
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever

A Soldier's Prayer
(author unknown)

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

*******************************

I saw this earlier today and thought about you Mark. In MD after you passed away at the Naval Medical Hospital when your Mom, aunties, and I were outside there were peaceful moments when the breeze would pick up and how the branches would sway, and the birds would chirp it put a smile on my face bec. I knew you were there. To me it's your way of hugging/kissing and letting us know that you are at peace and smiling...

I still look for those moments and when they come I will think of you and my love ones that has passed away... and as always will say: "we love you, we miss you, and we'll see you again someday..."

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I just can't imagine what you are going through.
My heart goes out to you at this time and the days to come. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear family, We feel so sorry about your son. We think of people like him as heros. Some of us also have family in the army. Im sure he is an angel looking down on you today.

Dearest Markie,

I miss you so much.....it hurts.....

"Aseto"

Dear Marky,

I wish I had more of a chance to get to know you better. The little things I knew of you make me smile. Last night your Ate Sato and I drove by the hospital in San Mateo and it reminded me of the time I had to take you to the emergency room. You had a fever...I think and you weren't getting any better. That was around New Years and you were about 17 yrs old.I told your Ate Sato that you were funny because when the doctor called you in the room...I opted to stay outside so he can check you. You looked at me and asked me to be in the room with you. I told the doctor that you were such a baby and need me to hold your hand. You had that famous big smile on your face until the doctor asked you to take off your shirt.I thought for sure you will tell me to stay outside but instead you showed off your skinny body and made a comment that Iam in the presence of the "sexiest man alive"....I had to hold back my tears last night(coz Ate Sato cries enough for both of us)because I just realized that you grew up so fast and the boy that needed me in the emergency room turned out to be the bravest and honorable young man...who knew...and I thought I will only get a chance to meet the "sexiest man alive"...Thank you for the memories and I will miss you.

Your Ate Sato's Boss...

Dear Marky,
I never got a chance to tell you that you could stop calling me Auntie Tina! I don't know why you'd always refer to me as your auntie, you always felt more of a brother to me rather than a nephew. I'm going to miss you Marky!

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

We are so saddened by the loss of your son. He served with our son in Iraq and he will be missed by all of his fellow soldiers. God bless you and give you strength.

To The Family:Although I do not know you, I want to express my heartfelt sympathies. America has lost sight of what a hero is...Mark was a hero. The ultimate sacrifice has been made for our freedom. May God give you the strenght to make it through the difficult times ahead.

my friend i know you and Guyton will be watching over us and me and the company miss ya'll

you may have gone, but you left your heart with us. the pain will leave eventually, but your memory will always remain with us whom you have entrusted your heart to...

Markie is the name for those who had the chance to be his first babysitter.

I was blessed to be one of them and I was saddened by his passing. I, too, was the one to have an opportunity to play "baril-barilan" with him, a Filipino version of hide and seek.

I can still remember his cute smiling eyes that you can't afford to get mad at him because his eyes are so beautiful even when he's crying.

You're my hero Markie..

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Caguioa. May you find comfort in your loving memories and know that all of America shares your sorrow. My flag flies in his honor.

To Mark and Family:
I "SALUTE" you, your son gave his life for our freedom and safety words alone cannot describe my gratitude or pride and at the same time "sorrow". God Bless Mark, he is now walking free and safe. God Bless and keep ALL our troops, I salute you all.
May God our Lord and savior grant you peace and comfort in this trial and time. Prayers are with you.

Mark, you saw a wrong and tried to correct it....that is what heros do. They give their ultimate to insure our freedoms. I am so proud to live in the same town with you. To your family, I want to say I am so sorry for their loss. I can not imagine what they are going through. I can only pray that they are given the strength to see them through this very difficult time. You are one of God's angels now, please watch over them.

I don't know you, but as a mother myself, I can only imagine your loss. Your son is a true Hero! May God Bless you all,

Mark,

Band of Brothers...you did not die in vain, the ultimate sacrifice that you made to preserve our freedom...is what we are called for to our duty as soldiers to make sure our families are safe back home. You may rest in peace...and again my condolences to the family...

To the family and friends of Specialist Caguioa I extended a deep regret for his passing in the noblest of ways. He was in the defense of this nation for a cause that he believed in. I pray that Mark and other soldier's sacrifices live long past their precious lives.

I too did not know Mark but from what I have read, I am so saddened.
He clearly touched just about everyone who knew him with his wonderful sense of humor and joy of life. I am sure he is at peace, watching over all who loved him. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family. Taken too young.

*** WE ARE SOLDIERS, MARK IS A HERO... GOD BLESS YOU ALL

To say that Mark's sacrifices are heroic is an understatement. His heroism extends far beyond his efforts in Iraq for he taught us invaluable lessons...the importance of family, love and laughter in the midst of tragedy. Mark's life while short was complete for he died doing what he loves most, being a soldier. How many of us can claim the same? Mark was a blessing, a gift, a miracle all by himself. He is a hero in every sense of the word. I can only hope those of us who remain can make him proud as we are of him. He will be forever missed, his beautiful smile an indelible memory, and the love in our hearts we will always carry for an angel named Markie.

hey mark...hopefully u can hear or see me wen im typing this...man...just feels like it was yesterday wen i lost my car keys n u were there to give me a ride to the house...we playd ball n remember wen we primerd out ur car?...haha...u burnd ur bumper cause u used paint thinner on it!...haha...mark...wish things didnt have to go this way...my heart goes out to ur family...n of course...to u too dear friend...RIP mark...ull be miss n luvd...ur friend...SUNTY.

Thank you Mark for all you did for our Country, you gave your all. I'm a stranger to you but a fellow American who just wants you and all your fellow soldiers to know we at home are praying for you all and stand behind you. You gave the ultimate sacrafice like so many others recently from around our area. GOD bless your family and Thank You Mark.
Marcie Carver, Stockton, California

God Bless your son for his honor, courage and bravery while serving the citizens of our nation. We are all so very proud and thankful of him....