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Mark McLoone
November 10, 2022
marty cranford
April 18, 2017
I was in basic training with Bear. We becacame very.close during that period and kept in touch by phone occassionally. This is sure a shock for I decieded to try to contact thru internet and find out like this. I love you my buddy
Custom Investigator Mark Peltier, Germany 1983
Jim Printy
February 26, 2011
Rick Moderie
February 24, 2011
I was stationed in Nuernberg, Germany with "Baer" from 1982 to 1985. We had wonderful times together and I regret that I never stayed in contact. My condolences to those he left behind.
Jake Cotton
December 26, 2010
My heart goes out to the Family of Mark Edwards..
Us here in [TRC] are going to miss him alot.. He made us all laugh when he gamed with us.. Love you brother.. See you when I get there be ready to game.
Jim & Karla Rafferty
November 19, 2010
Marcia, please know our thoughts are with you & all your family at this sad, sad time.
Mark McLoone
November 18, 2010
I am deeply saddened that I am unable to be there to pay my last respects to my good buddy “The Bear”.
Along with you, Mark’s family and friends, I am in mourning for the loss of a true friend of over forty years. He was one of my best and closest friends. I grimly face a reality that we have lost his sharing this earth with us. I miss him greatly.
Bear was a significant part of my life and the rush of memories of our shared experiences over those many years both saddens me as we grieve the loss of this wonderful man, and brings me joy in the celebration of Mark’s life and how he enriched my life, and many others.
Mark had a way of brightening everyone’s day. He was quick witted, very funny and enjoyed time spent with friends and family above all else. His humor demonstrated a spontaneous genius that we all appreciated. Whenever he was in a room, it was livelier and spirits were elevated. He had a zest for life that was contagious, and for sharing that with him we are all better people.
It is impossible to recount all of the wonderful experiences I had with Bear but there are some that I would like to share with you:
Ø Does the sound of a police siren coming from Mark’s vocal cords ring a bell? I remember the great delight we all took from his simulated police siren. The affect of this sound, especially as the car we occupied followed another through a tunnel or overpass, was impressive.
Ø Mark and I were “Altar Men” together. I can hardly describe us as boys as Mark had been shaving for about six years by this time and we both towered over the priest we assisted. The unconventional demonstration of the “sign of peace” during the masses that we served was a signature moment, respectfully but unique.
Ø How can I forget the shaving cream wars? This was a neighborhood event that a number of us shared; usually at the expense of whoever had a date on a particular night. Mark’s resourcefulness in tracking down his victim was legendary.
Ø There were countless neighborhood basketball and football games. During one spirited competition where Mark and I were on opposite teams, I remember one of the observers commenting on the contrast between the Bear and the Gazelle.
Ø I recall Mark’s phone calls to me while I lived in Wilkes-Barre in the late 1970’s and he was stationed at Fort Sill. Those were great conversations between friends who had left the old neighborhood but still kept close. I doubt either of us ever expected that 25 years later, it would be me calling him from Oklahoma to Pennsylvania so that we could catch up!
Ø The Bear also introduced me to a number of folks who became my friends, including the first woman I fell in love with, and in this way too he had a significant and positive impact upon my life.
Ø Mark and I still communicated frequently maintaining our friendship across the distance from Pennsylvania to Texas. We would talk or text about the fates of our favorite teams, discuss fine wine and other topics of mutual interest. Recently, as we were both sharing comments about a football game we were watching together but apart, he shared that he was opening a bottle of Silver Oak so I did the same and we enjoyed that shared experience. Our last communication was as recent as five days before his passing. After so many years, we were still in regular contact. Few friendships endure such tests of time and distance and I will miss sharing that strong relationship.
Ø Mark visited me and my family several times while we lived in Philadelphia. He would drive in from Connecticut in the Volkswagen Jetta he was so proud of and we always enjoyed his company.
Ø I was honored to be the best man at Mark’s and Nancy’s wedding and I recall his great joy on that day and his delight in sharing the time with his family and friends.
Ø Mark leaves us his legacy of service. Whether he was serving on the alter in Valley Forge, his team and it’s fans on the football field, his country through his military service while stationed in Oklahoma and Germany or his friends and family in so many helpful ways, he always sought to make our world a better place.
Ø I recall how he loved his wife Nancy. I never spoke to Mark without him enthusiastically discussing his son Brandon. His deep love and pride was evident in his expression and voice whenever he spoke of his son. He was, amongst his other endearing qualities, a devoted father.
My friend Mark was taken from us far too soon. While I grieve, I am celebrating a man’s life that we were all fortunate to have been a part of and I know many loved him as I do, now in my memories. One thing is certain, everyone in heaven is eating better and laughing more.
Please send my sympathies and regards to Brandon, Nancy, your parents, Jan, Marcia, Brett, Karen and of course to you and the rest of Mark’s family and many friends.
Please know my thoughts, prayers and remembrances are with Mark and all of you.
Your friend,
Mark McLoone
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Richard & Susan Cropper
November 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Vicki Davis
November 17, 2010
My deepest sympathies to all of the Peltiers. Mark was so fun to be around. May your memories bring you comfort.
Roger Vielhauer
November 17, 2010
Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was my honor to have known Mark and will miss his humor every spring.
November 16, 2010
What a loss!! Mark was always one of our favorite people as he was so real. He had all the values of the kind of person we should all hope to be!!Judy and John Hutchings
Michael Wensel
November 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bernadette Del Raso Dougherty
November 16, 2010
It is hard to understand why people are taken from us, but take comfort in knowing that Mark has left behind wonderful memories that you will always treasure. He was just too young and my heart aches for the entire Peltier family for I know exactly what you are feeling. Mark always made me laugh and now he and Thomas are neighbors once again, making each other laugh.
Brenda McFadden
November 16, 2010
Nancy, My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family, and Mark's family. I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Please know your St. Vincent church family is praying for you. In Christ's Love, Brenda McFadden, St. Vincent UCC
Beckie George
November 16, 2010
Nancy, my prayers are with you. I miss so many people from the bank and I think of you guys often. Mark was way to young to go. Bless you.
Beckie George
Angela Parish
November 16, 2010
I remember "Bear" quite fondly. He was a dear friend of my father, Mark McLoone as well as our whole family. I remember as a child he gave me the cutest stuffed bear in a little sweater vest that I cherished dearly. My condolences to the Peltier family on this tragic loss. Your family is in mine and my husbands prayers.
God Bless,
Angela Parish
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