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Memories and Condolences
for Mark McCormack
Dele Peterson
July 18, 2014
Just want to send hugs to the McCormack family. Love you guys! xoxo Dele xoxo
Colleen McCormack-Lane
August 22, 2013
Happy Birthday Mark...Saw a beautiful sky this morning and James captured one last night in CA. I know it was you swinging by to say hi...love you
Aunt Colleen
georGina Lenz
September 16, 2012
Hi Mark, I have been thinking a lot lately about your mom and all the special times we shared together raising our children in Capo Beach. You were so full of laughter and fun, speckled with a gentle hint of mischievousness. How I
miss those precious times!
Please send down big hugs and kisses for me to your mom and dad,Tracy,Leslie and Brian.
Thanks,Mark for all those special memories.
georGina
February 13, 2012
Thinking of you, remembering your smile and kindness... Darie Achstein-Conway
February 10, 2012
Hey Mark,
Don't know why, just have been thinking of you so much...it is good to have a place to go to express it...
Love you
Aunt Colleen.
T Hoidal
December 22, 2011
Merry Christmas my friend. Thanks for watching over us all.
Brian J. McCormack
March 10, 2011
Miss you Mark. That will never change...
Having a brother then, not having one is
life altering. I know your looking down on all of us, wish you were here to share. The Twins turned 19 today, you would be proud of them.
Carlos Camarena
February 13, 2011
Mark, It has been 6 years since your passing. You will never be forgotten, you are memorialized by many and you did not die in vain, So many firefighters since your passing are now safer because of you, You are a legend my friend. I will never forget you as long as I live. I will continue to memorialize you on a daily basis...Say hi to my Dad and all the others who have gone before me.
Fraternally,
Your friend and firefighter Brother
Shirley McCormack
February 12, 2010
I'm thinking about you, as I do every day......miss your great big hugs and your beautiful smile, your handsome face, and the love that we shared.
Sleep well, my son, my heart.
Love you, Mum
T H
February 5, 2010
Hey buddy, just thinking about you. I miss your big hugs. Love ya.
AARBF
January 19, 2010
Your Champ Camp family misses you, Mac. Peace be with you and your loved ones. Thank you for all you did for Champ Camp and AARBF.
Michael White
October 27, 2009
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you Mark. High school, the time we spent as EMTs together at Doctor's ambulance, paramedic school, and all the fun times in between. I'm honored to know you and Heather. You are a part of my family ,my life, and my heart. I miss you bro, but I will see you again..and we will praise our God together.
Colleen McCormack-Lane
August 24, 2009
Mark, I was in Boston on your Birthday and happened to go by the park for the fallen fire fighters. It was closed. I saw a ranger and asked him if I could go in and he let me in to take some pictures. It was an amazing park, and very emotional. It was not until I left the park, did I realize it was your birthday...
Love you always,
Aunt Colleen
Shirley McCormack
August 22, 2009
It's your birthday, may you rest in peace............
Love you forever, Mum
Chuck Marx
June 4, 2009
For a few years I had the distinct pleasure of watching this fine young man grow toward adulthood, falling in love with life, his dream and his charming wife. The thrill that Mark, experienced reaching for his star to be what he became and attained. I, along with too many were devastated to learn that Mark, had been taken long before his time, and I join all of his family. dear Heather, and friends in prayer for God's vigilance of peaceful rest. We'll forever miss you Mark.
John Adams
February 26, 2009
Mark, as I grew up with you, firefighting was your life. You make every firefighter proud of their job. Your a legacy Mark. For everyone in San Clemente...we miss you bro.
Tracy Deitschman
February 24, 2009
Mark, today as I was driving and looking at the beautiful puffy clouds, I heard the song on the radio that your wife said you loved so much, "Somewhere over the rainbow". When I hear it, I think of your wife, family, brothers and sisters in the fire service who must miss you so much. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and your legacy lives on. I hope you have found your place somewhere over the rainbow. I know you are watching over those you love.
Shirley McCormack
February 21, 2009
Mark
Always in my heart and never forgotten
Miss you forever, love you always
Mum
Carlos Camarena
February 14, 2009
Mac Attack,
I miss you Brother!!! You did not die in vain! You have saved many of our brother firefighters since your untimely passing.
Happy Valentines Day!!!
Brent Rapport-C33
February 13, 2009
I miss you buddy...You will always be a part of me!
Dele Peterson
February 9, 2009
We love all of you McCormacks!
xoxo Dele, Amber and Jack xoxo
Eric Mendez
February 9, 2009
February is a special month for me. My birthday is only one day but. remembering Mark is another reason February is special too. Mark had an impact on many and because of his sacrifices for others, his memory will live on forever. I am grateful to have known you Mark!
Colleen McCormack-Lane
February 3, 2009
Always such a great smile, love you Mark.
Aunt Colleen
Kathi Baumgartner
February 1, 2009
What can I say... Still in my heart. Still missing you. Still trying to honor you by earning my place here on earth.
Love,
Kathi
Dan Puglisi
November 19, 2008
Thinking about you and your family today and sending our love.
Shirley McCormack
February 16, 2008
Hi Mark
The love keeps on coming, you will never be forgotten and you continue to be honored for your ultimate sacrifice and I will always be honored to be your Mother.
Forever my angel, Mum
Dele Peterson
February 15, 2008
To the McCormack- Twigg- Lane- Cassimus- family, as well as the SCCoFD family,
This week has been filled with loving thoughts of you all.
Be well and hug each other a lot.
Darie Achstein-Conway
February 15, 2008
We see a rainbow and know that you are still with us. Think of you and Heather often, always a place for you in our heart and prayers. Keep the angels smiling.
eric rinna
February 15, 2008
I was on who did not know Mark, but I have family who work for the deprtment who did. The fire happened just down the street from my house, and our family was sad to hear of what had happened. I'm a student in high school, and i will be soon hopefully be pursueing a job in the fire department. Everybody in my family feels a great loss, and we wish the best to you.
Eric Mendez
February 14, 2008
Mark, When I see a firefighter, I always think of you and how courageous you were. You had a heart like no one else and for that you will always be remembered. I am glad to have been able to call you a friend. Our families will always be linked together for a very long time. We miss you buddy!
GRACEY FAMILY
February 13, 2008
MARK WE MISS YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
Dave Norman
February 13, 2008
Thinking of you today.
kandi lo bese
January 8, 2008
i did not know you but my brother did i thank the angels he has a new guardian watching over him because like you he would give his life and god blessed us with you for time
Troy Hoidal
November 29, 2007
Howdy, thanks for being you Mark! Your actions live today. Your spirit lives with me. Thanks for keeping an eye on Heather's sisters house.
Love you.
Kim Weldon
September 14, 2007
My prayers are with your family may you find comfort in knowing he will be remembered. Those who choose to be firefighters and put their life on the line for others are truly special people
Jan Hoyle
August 3, 2007
Dear Heather,
I only learned of Mark's untimely passing today. I am so sorry for you loss.
Love,
Jan Hoyle (Surfer Publications)
antoinette orange
April 9, 2007
I love you and miss you! You made camp more fun! I going to miss you!
Sander Frieze
February 16, 2007
Mark - I just wanted to tell your friends and family that you have made an everlasting impression on my family and I. The lessons and memories you gave me still live on in my head every day. Thank you for giving me the start I needed to gain a place in this great career. I truly never was able to thank you enough. God Bless.
Shirley McCormack
February 13, 2007
Mark
You are missed every day of my life.You brought so much love and happiness to all who knew you. You are my special angel and you give me strength I never knew I had. Thanks for watching over us all.....rest in peace my sweet boy.
Love, MUM
Ty Chew, SCCFD (Ret.)
February 13, 2007
Hey, Mac! Just wanted to remind you that you are with me everyday, and I love the company! Heather is doing well and the both of you are constantly in our prayers. It's been amazing what a positive influence you have been in so many others' lives. Mac, you are most assuredly a Guardian Angel for all of us! With much love and respect, I remain your faithful Brother...
Dele Peterson
February 13, 2007
I can't believe it's been 2 years. My thoughts are with you all, Heather, Shirley, Jack, Leslie, Brian, Tracy, and all the Macs. We love you all. xoxo Dele, Amber & little Jack xoxo
Angela Morbo
February 13, 2007
Hey Mark,
Thinking of your big smile will get many of us through today. I miss you!!
Much love,
Ang (SCCFD)
San Jose Fireman
February 12, 2007
Rest in Peace Brother!!! Yor are not forgotten!
Kathie Baumgartner
February 10, 2007
hey mac,
obviously thinking of you and sensing you around even more lately. just know that you continue to impart more and more significance to each moment.
thank you.
love you.
kathie
Svetlana Granvold
December 30, 2006
Mark
The new year is comming, and Many more years are to come. But they years go by, and you area Always remeberd all the time. New year or not. we remeber you always.
I wrote you a poem
The days seem long when your not near
The days seem long when your not at camp
The days seem long when you are gone
But the Breaths i take . I take for you to have hope that even though the days are long, my love for you is always there with every breath I take. You are always near in my heart.
Angela Morbo
December 30, 2006
Hi Mark,
You just keep popping up in my mind lately. Heather sounds good and we all hope 2007 will be better for everyone.
Keep watching after all of us!!
Much love,
Ang (SCCFD)
Gad Amith
December 29, 2006
Mark.
I think of you as the days pass. Your imprint is with us forever.
Mitchell Carney
December 23, 2006
To the McCormack Family:
During a recent routine medical aid call I had the opportunity to talk to a gentleman that lived in the neighborhood. Like any good neigbor he was concerned about his neigbors condition. As the conversation continued I founded out that he was Brian McCormack brother of Captain Mark McCormack. Of course the conversation from that point on shifted to the topic of his brother. In that short amount of time I could see the impact that Mark had made on so many lives. I was so impressed by the admiration and love that Brian had for his brother that he must had been a truly remarkable person. Unfortunately I never had the privilege or the honor to meet him.
Here in Corona we are no strangers to losing a family member, So I just wanted to let you know that our deepest thoughts and prays go out to you and your family. Anytime you or your family want to come by the fire station you are more then welcome.
Allyson Twigg
October 10, 2006
Mark (MAC),
I miss you so much. I know that we lived at the opposite ends of thw country, but you still were a big part of my life. I looked up to you so much in so many ways. You always had a smile on your face and always made people laugh. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. I love and miss you but I know we will see eachother one day.
Love Always,
Your cousin Allyson
kathie baumgartner
August 22, 2006
Happy Birthday!!!! Miss you!
Love,
Kathie
Chris Borowski
August 8, 2006
Yo Mac,
It's been awhile since we spoke but I just wanted to let you know your influence (especially humor) made me a better person. Knowing you enriched my life as it did for so many others. We'll be talking about the good ol' days soon enough. Take care old friend.
kathie baumgartner
August 4, 2006
hi mac,
i know i don't need to sign this to let you know you're in my thoughts.
you continue to affect the way we "do business" and live our lives. thank you for that. your sacrifice has changed a lot in a lot of ways. i will always have you in my heart and thoughts.
love you, brother.
kathie
Svetlana Granvold
July 29, 2006
Hi! Mac,
Its been another Great year at Champ Camp. I had a Great time. I missed you, and I know I speak for many others when I say camp just isn't the Same with out you. I think of you Often. You are missed and Cherished in my heart.
Craig Rose
May 25, 2006
Captain,
As I have come to know many in the fire service, and have had the opportunity to make some genuine and incredible friends, I am again drawn to thoughts of your sacrifice.
Words such as dedication, courage, brotherhood, heroism, and faith seem to some how fall short, but they are all that I can offer.
Although it has been said so many times before, your sacrifice will never be forgotten - ever.
My prayers are with you, your family and your brothers and sisters.
Justin Brown
May 23, 2006
Mark McCormack,
It was a pleasure to know you. When we made smoothies at the firehouse. You were a very great friend. Justin
SPENCER PETERSON
May 21, 2006
Captain McCormack-
Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to formally meet you, but did have the honor and privilege to participate in your Memorial Service. It was there that I felt a connection to you and your department.
I want you to know that I pray for you every day. I also want to thank you. I have called on you many times during my short career and you have been there for me, especially during the recruit academy. I sincerely appreciate this and look forward to your continuing guidance during the next difficult 18 months of my career.
I promise you that I will give all that I have and more to your department and will stop at nothing to honor you and the impact you have made on this world. I want you to know that tomorrow is my first day as a firefighter and am I am giving it to you Captain. God bless you and your family and friends. You are missed.
SPENCER PETERSON
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER/ENGINEER
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE
Gary Makapugay
May 10, 2006
Mark, I think about you often!
Kathie Baumgartner
April 25, 2006
Hi Mac,
We've got another JFA getting ready to make their entry into the fire service and I can't help but remember our JFA..1999-01. Your picture is hanging proudly on the wall of the "McCormack Training Center". So many memories have rushed back when I'm out there with the recruits, which is probably another reason why I got out there as much as I can. I know it may seem strange that I think of you as often as I do, but every day I look down and see your badge number on my wrist and am, again, so glad, so honored to have been your friend.
I miss you.
kathie
Jeannette Brown
April 12, 2006
Like my sister, I too could not sign until now. My nephew was a kind, strong, loving man. I hear his laugh and see his smiles in my mind and heart. The pain overcomes me now and then but the joy is with me always. Love you and see you someday. Aunt Jeannette
Shirley Mc Cormack
April 11, 2006
Hello my son,
I miss you every day, could not wite in this guest book until now. I get through every day by thinking of how you would have wanted us to go on..... The pain is great but the memories are precious. I see your beautiful smile everywhere and feel your great "bear hugs" around me. This morning, while watching the news, a rainbow appeared while firefighters worked at a fire, a wonderful sign that you are still among us. God's F.D. has the greatest crew of all!! Miss you my beautiful boy!
Love you always, MUM
[email protected]
Kathie Baumgartner
April 3, 2006
Hi Mark,
Been thinking about you a lot again lately. I like to think I'm doing an ok job of trying to fill your shoes on the Safety Committee. I like hearing you were "vocal" too. You give me the strength to stand up for what's important. When I feel like they're getting me down, you boost me up. thanks, bro.
loveyou.
kathie
Svetlana granvold
March 17, 2006
I just want to say That I think of "MAC" all the time especailly when it gets closer to champ camp, mac was an amazing perosn he is very missed. I love you mac.
Collins Edge
March 16, 2006
i will love to be among your guestbook.
Gad Amith
March 9, 2006
Mark, I remember every day...
Be well in heaven's F.D
Thinking about you.
Natalie Mccormack
March 1, 2006
I miss you so much uncle Mark! Its just not the same at Christmas or any holiday anymore. I'm always thinking about you! <3
Izmia Zahir
February 25, 2006
Dear McCormack's family, I am a newly joined recruit in the Maldives Police Services. I was researching on Mark McCormack (the sports man)when I found this website. I was so extremely touched by this Captain's dedication to his work in saving the lives of others while risking his own! People like him who are so courageous and dedicated to their work are truly valued and loved in every society! Although I am a police woman from a different culture, Captain Mark McCormack still makes a great role model for me as well and I would always look upto people like him always! My prayers are with you and him always! May god bless him and you all as his family always! May god also protect you all and his loved ones always! Take care and thank you very much for creating this website! If not, I would have never known great people like him existed from this part of the world...
Sincerely,
Margo Lang
February 21, 2006
Mark: Not a day goes by when I don't think about you. Know that your family is in my prayers daily. There are times when I know that your brothers and sisters in SCCFD wish that you were here with them still. Send signs to your brothers and sisters in the FD to show them you are watching over them to protect them.
Always,
Margo Lang
UC 4-H Youth Development Program
Bryan Swartz
February 14, 2006
Hey Mark, thinking about you all the time..Miss you so much ....!
gone but never forgotten! FF/PM M32 OCFA Swartzkofh
Gina Cali, County Fire
February 13, 2006
Hi Mark...
It has been a year to the date since you were taken from us and you are missed more than you know, and your wonderful bright smile! A handful of us (Teresa M. and her son CJ, Ryan C., Brent, Luisa, Kevin D. and wife Nancy, and Engine 6 'B' shift - Mark D., Vince P., and Bill S. and me) stopped by the "site" and placed roses to honor your spirit. Not a day goes by where we don't think about you and send you peaceful thoughts! Things will never be the same without you and may you continue to look over all those who put their lives on the lines to protect others.... we miss you Mac!
Send Heather some signs to let her know that you are there. She misses you more than you will ever know... but like Sanders said... we will continue to be there for her.
Love ya buddy!
Diane Suffridge Hooper [email protected]
February 13, 2006
Dear Heather & Shirley,
I haven't known how to contact you, but, have thought of you so often over this last year. Heather, you and Mark came to Todd's memorial so many years ago and that meant alot to me. When I think of Mark I think about his great sense of humor and how much fun we all had during those sports years all through school. Blessings to you both.
Ty Chew
February 13, 2006
Mark: It was one year ago (Sat., the 12th) that I walked into Sunnyoaks Station; congratulated you on your promotion, welcomed you aboard and gave you one of my 'signature' hugs; then sat and had lunch with you and the guys. That memory of warmth and camaraderie remains to this very day, and will remain forever in my heart. You are missed, dear friend, by more people than you know - that's the kind of impact you made, on so many lives. I am grateful to have known and worked with you. God has blessed us all for allowing you to be a part of our lives and memory. Heather is in our thoughts, and she knows that she is always welcome to be with us when she is "in the 'hood".
Mike Gracey
February 11, 2006
Dear friend, There is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you Mark. You are an inspiration to all of us that new you. Kelly and I enjoyed the times we had with you and Heather and I want you to know we will be there for her if there is anything she needs. Heather we miss you. We love you the Graceys.
Dele Peterson
February 10, 2006
I can't believe it's been nearly a year. At times it feels like it's been many years, and then sometimes it feels like just yesterday. Heather, we adore you and hope to hang out with you much more! Shirley, you are awesome and we look forward to seeing more of you in the near future, too. Leslie & Sue, you know how we feel about you and we agree with you that Mark is smiling in heaven, knowing that we've all become such good friends. Tracy, you are so much fun! We feel blessed to have gotten to know all of you wonderful people, as well as the rest of the McCormacks here and back east. You are an amazing family and you have our love, always.
The Fire Cat Pickles
February 7, 2006
It has been nearly a year, and you are still alive in my thoughts and in my dreams. I miss you, my friend.
Angela Morbo
December 27, 2005
Hey Mark,
Keep watching over us, we all need it at some time.
I wish Heather strength and peace at this time, I know you are with her always.
Miss you lots,
your friend,
Ang
kathie baumgartner
December 24, 2005
merry christmas. i hope you are at peace wherever you are. may we all find that too.
miss you. thinking of you.
kb
David Wood
December 21, 2005
Heather I am sorry for your loss of your dear husband Mark. I wish you and his family peace. May god be with you and keep you safe. Forever your friend
Colonel
December 14, 2005
Mac, going to meet Heather at the Sharks game this Friday, she loves the game just like you did. Missed you at JV's funeral, but your were their in spirit, everyone from camp spoke about you and JV playing tricks on all of us. Heather attended the funeral, she is a real trooper, she holds it in but you can tell she still misses you and still is hurting. Mac we will never forget Heather, she will be taken care of bro....
Miss ya
Colonel
Jamey (Hook) Dille
December 9, 2005
Mac,
I am getting ready to head to the city for Johnny's rosary and then tomorrow for the funeral. You probably know all of this already as Johnny is right next to you telling jokes to St. Peter. Bud I never knew you like the rest but we are all brothers and sisters and had the same family at camp, please show Johnny the ropes up there as he is new to that now and could use some introductions.I can only hope that someday we all will see both of you again.
Take care and we miss you guys-Mac and JV
Hook
bryan swartz
December 8, 2005
Hey brother!
we miss you, we went on a structure fire last night four thousand square feet...ripping flames and smoke showing 2 miles out! anyway ammo in the garage going off on our arrival oddly but not surprising your presence was felt! love you miss you deerly!
P.S. a jelly donut! lol
Bryan swartz ocfa ff/pm
Kathie Baumgartner
December 6, 2005
Hi Mark,
Still not a day goes by without thinking of you. I have to say though, it's been more of a healing process lately. I think of you and still feel your presence everywhere. You aren't gone, just in a different place. I'm so thankful I was able to share life with you and you've made me appreciate everything that much more. Although I miss your smile and your physical presence, I am forever grateful to you for showing me how precious this life is and how fortunate I am to be in it.
I know you already know that JV has left this world. I'm so glad to know that you're together again.
love you, brother.
Kathie
Gina Cali
November 15, 2005
Hi Mark,
Although it was 9 months ago today that you left us, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you and wonder how you are. Our department has never... and will never... be the same... you are missed more than you know. You will forever have a place in my heart Mark. Life is a precious gift.... thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives! I truly miss your huge smile when you would come visit us here at HQ... thank you for etching that wondering memory in my mind! I keep in contact with Heather and she misses you more than you know too... keep sending her (and us) signs that you are okay and right here with us! Miss you!
Kevin Provins
November 9, 2005
There is undoubtedly a special place in heaven for heros. And there he will patiently wait, preparing to greet you, and having arranged things just the way he knows you like them. Miss him, love him, rejoice in the time you had with him, and rejoice in the fact that you will greet him again in a joyous reunion, and start your adventures anew. God Bless Mark and all heros like him, and the overlooked heros...the families and friends who helped make fine folks like Mark into the person he became.
Tanya Davis
October 8, 2005
Mac
I hadn't thought to add another entry to this logbook until it popped up on my email that someone had just made an entry ... but I have been telling everyone for the last 2 months that you must've been looking out for me from above ... I had an electrical incident at work -- was shocked with 110 during a call on August 6th. I couldn't even release my grip and felt the current through my chest. If my captain hadn't knocked me off, who knows what would have happened. I'm okay -- after a few week recovery. Thank you Mac! A month later I went to New York and was there for the Sept. 11th ceremonies -- my hotel happened to be right across the street from Ground Zero. Somehow your Class A picture that was given to all of us Burn Camp Counselors ended up in my folder of reservations. Have no idea how or why; found it while I was on the plane to New York. I figure you were meant to be there in New York at Ground Zero on Sept. 11th. So you were. 8^)
Boojum/Tanya
kathie baumgartner
October 5, 2005
hi again,
I fee strange in a way to keep writing to you this way, but I feel like it's one of the only ways I can keep you here with us. We all went to Colorado Springs to honor you and so many other brothers and sisters who have lost their lives. I don't know what I expected, but I still feel your absence just as much. You're with me...with all of us, every day. There honestly isn't a day that doesn't go buy that I don't think of you. Some days are easier than others, but you are always there....as you should be. You will never be forgotten. I'm just sorry I didn't say more of this to you when you were here.
Love you.
kb
kathie baumgartner
August 14, 2005
hi mark,
it's been six months since your accident. I can' t believe it's been 6 months already. in some ways it seems so much longer in some ways it's seems like yesterday. i miss you and your smile so much. i look at everything in life now and feel so bummed that you aren't here to experience it with us. i just hope that you are wherever you are experiencing the joys of each moment with us all. please know that there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think of you and your family. i would give ANYTHING to change the course of the events that led you you leaving us, but i can't. it hurts and frustrates me to no end. i don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but i feel the same sense of loss each month around this time. i know i can't bring you back physically, but you have taught me to look at life in a totally different way. i cherish each MOMENT i have and i think of you every time i take a breath and think of how lucky i am to be here on earth and how blessed we all were to have known you and i will continue to try to live my life in your honor. love you brother. miss you terribly. kb
John & Kelly Louch
August 14, 2005
We are so sorry to have lost you Mark. You will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with Heather and your family. With love, John and Kelly Louch
richie cooley
July 27, 2005
thank you so much for helping lives, you are a great person, thank you for serving your time in the fire dept.
Colonel
July 1, 2005
Mac, another year of Champ Camp has come and gone. You were truly missed this year. A lot of kids asked about you and they were very sad upon hearing of your untimely death. It seemed like every where we went at camp people spoke about you and the impact you had on their lives. Friday night the seniors gathered for our annual awards ceremony, G Man & Tic put together a great slide show; you, JV and Slick were shown at the end of the slide show, there was not a dry eye in the house. I was able to let go of a lot of tears that had been inside of me since your death. Mac I have been in constant contact with Heather, she has her good days and bad days, she is a real trouper, however she really misses you, just like we all do. Mac keep putting out the rainbows, with you in the sky and the rainbows above we will always have you in our hearts.
Love you and miss you so much.
Colonel
kathy baker
June 8, 2005
Mark, you are in my thoughts every day. I miss you so much. I just read Pauls story of your last shift together, that story had me in tears-again. I took Danielle to the Giants game last week and we sung "take me out to the ball game" I remember when she (so small) sat in your big arms at the ball game last year as she stared at your magnificent tattoos. I know you are looking down at us and thinking that we are silly. You are always in my thoughts Mark.
Love Kathy
Daniel Bonvicin
June 3, 2005
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of a fellow firefighter. I did not know Capt. Mark McCormack, but my prayers are with you, your family and fellow brothers and sisters.
Colonel
May 5, 2005
Mac, what a beautiful ceremony it was last tuesday at the new McCormack Taining Center for county fire at the sunnyoaks station. Well over 100 people were in attendance when the plaque and new sign were unveiled. Chief Lopes said some very nice words about you, and Heather told the crowd thank you for all of their support. Mac you would have been very proud of this moment. Heather continue to stay in contact with all of us, we love you and pray for you all the time. Mac will never be far from our hearts.
Michelle Falarski
March 31, 2005
Heather, my heart continues to go out to you. You are a beautiful person, courageous and strong. Mark has strengthened the fire department family he loved so well. You are part of us and we are here for you. Like the day I came to shop for you and my three year old had taken my wallet out of my purse. San Jose engine 7 just happend to be at the store. They couldn't pull thier money out fast enough when I said it was for you. They refused to be repaid. They know, just like I do as the wife of a firefighter, we can never repay you for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Michelle
Luisa Schuster
March 27, 2005
Mark,
We had some fun times, the seven of us, at Seven Springs! I'm glad for the training we had together, the carpools, the tea, the disco party, the jokes I didn't get, and seeing you at Starbuck's.
There will be an empty seat for you in May...and always an empty place in our hearts.
Lu
Heather,
You are so strong, and we are all so proud of you. I am always reminded of the times we were all together for dinner at the station, and the day we pinned Captain's badges on our husbands.
You never have to be alone in your grief, we will always be here with you.
Tomi Backlund
March 22, 2005
I truly respect anyone who is willing to be a firefighter and put their life in danger for all of us. Jack and Barbara, my prayers are with you.
Ben Marcus
March 17, 2005
I was very sad to hear this, Heather. Mark's a good guy. My sincerest condolences. Hope you're doing okay.
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