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Matt Strum
October 7, 2021
Many years have passed, but you´ve never been forgotten. Cheers to you, Mark. Rest In Peace.
Art Dornik
March 28, 2018
We thought of you today Mark. Went to see Jack play a varsity game at Benedictine and talked to Grayson who just committed to go to JMU. You would be so proud my good friend. We miss you and think of you often.
Jennifer Little
October 10, 2007
Mark, you are remembered by your friends with much love today. We miss you.
Shannon (Cubitt) Eckenrode
May 3, 2007
Dear Ashley,
I was so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary & David Kelton
November 24, 2006
Diane, Stuart & family,
I could not believe the mass was being said for your dear Mark last Sunday. We have been on the road most of the Fall and had not heard.
There are no words to express our condolences to you. We have not been in your place or known the pain in your hearts but I pray you will find peace through memories of the good times you shared.
Love,
Linda Cozad
November 20, 2006
Ashley, I was very sad to hear about Mark. I just want you to know that I have been thinking about you and your family. I pray that God will give you the guidance and strength that you will need to take care of yourself and the boys.
Joe Mitchell
October 23, 2006
Stuart, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
David & DeeDee Van Buren
October 23, 2006
Stuart and Diane I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Mark was a fine man and touched many peoples lives. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sharon Graham
October 23, 2006
I have worked with Mark for two years being Junior and Senior class sponsor at Bethel High in Hampton, Va. Mark really touched the lives of many students and teachers. He will be greatly missed. Words just cannot express the lost of such a kind person.
Colonel Charles Bennett
October 22, 2006
Stuart and Diane,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Mark. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this tragic time. I can still remember him as a child and a young man.
May God be with you in your grief.
Chuck Bennnett
Kasaundra E. Blount-Green, Senior Class Sponsor
October 21, 2006
Mrs. Hall and family:
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mark. On behalf of the staff and students of Armstrong High School, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you your family during this difficult hour. Mark was an incredible guy who truly put his heart and all of his energy into working with the students of Armstrong High School. We will truly miss his genuine concern and care for our students, and definitely all the help and guidance he provided for us as we prepared for graduation and other senior class activities. You are all in our prayers, and we will continue to keep you in our prayers in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
Armstrong High School
Carol Herod
October 20, 2006
Mark was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. He was honest, fair, kind and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. I looked forward to his visits to Collegiate School when he would show me new pictures of his family and tell me what the boys were doing. He was so proud of his sons and Ashley! God bless you and your family and know that so many of us are thinking of you and missing Mark.
Tom Shook
October 20, 2006
Dear Diane, Stuart, Ashley and children.
I have cried for you over and over the past week as God has allowed my heart in a small way to share the unbearable grief you feel. Stuart how many times you spoke to me of your boys and your pride in them as we walked the path of life together. Family meant then and now everything. My precious friends, you have not lost Mark you know where he is. Safe in the arms of God. Stop asking questions that will surely come to you over and over for there are no satisfying answers; but there is a God, eternal in the heavens and He has promised us a peace that passes all understanding. He never promised us a life without heart break and sorrow. Just that he would walk with us even through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Notice the word through. You will come out on the other side as Mark surely has for the same conforting words of God to King David said,... and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I know these are deeply troubling days for all of us but we must not allow the noise of our sorrow and grief to be so loud that we can not celebrate and thank our Lord and Savior for the wonders of Mark's life and accomplishments. I just read 10 pages of condolences from people who love you and have done their best to tell you its going to be alright and it will be in time. You are loved so very much and so was Mark, but all the love those who wrote and I cannot begin to express how deeply your heavenly Father hurts for your pain right now. He is eternal and will help us through the days ahead until we are gathered into that celestial city called the new Jerusalem where pain, separation and death are swallowed up in victory. But until then I shall go on praying for you and thanking God that you are my friends and that I feel so deeply for you right now. We love you and so does your God.
Scott Brubaker
October 19, 2006
Ashley, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kenny Palmer
October 18, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Baird
October 18, 2006
I was so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. As graduation coordinator at Atlee High School, I had the great pleasure of working with Mark for quite a few years. I always looked forward to Mark's visits to school. He was not just a salesman but a friend who truly cared about the students and teachers with whom he dealt. Please know how honored I feel to have known such a fine gentleman and that my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time.
Laura Pearman-Bowman
October 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy for you and you family during this time. Mark was a wonderful person. He inspired me through his work and how he was always there to help others. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Michael Ziegler
October 17, 2006
Although we did not know Mark, we are here to share our condolences with you and your family, and to let you know you are in our hearts, minds and prayers. As members of the St. Edward family, we are here for you. May God be with you.
Kathy Uzzle
October 17, 2006
Our world has suffered a great loss. My heart goes out to the entire Hall family today and in the days ahead.
Freda Austin
October 17, 2006
Ashley, Grayson,& Jack:
Just want to share what a wonderful person Mark was to work with.He was an encourager when we were down and most of all he shared many things that he was doing - like the run at the beach, how good a swimmer Grayson was and how everyone clapped when Jack swam across the pool for the first time. I will greatly miss him and his wonderful smile and how he wanted to please everyone. My prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time. I am here for you Ashley whatever I can do.
Love and Prayers,
Freda Austin
Lynn Mancuso Gibson
October 16, 2006
Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paige Russell Rosemond
October 16, 2006
Ashley, Jack & Grayson, Mr & Mrs Hall, Tiffany & Dr & Mrs Snidow,
Please know that Mark was truly loved because of the love he freely and so kindly shared with everyone he met.
I had the pleasure of knowing Mark at Midlothian High School and then working along side him at Herff Jones. His work ethic and passion for the students he worked for was like none other. I learned a lot from Mark and am glad we had those many graduation and ring ceremonies to share. I will cherish those memories and hope that those good memories will help you and your family stay strong as you try to get through this time of sorrow.
He never let anything rattle his spirit. The service at St. Edwards on Saturday was truly a celebration of Mark's life. Cherish those good times.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am here if you need anything. God bless and never forget his smile. I know I won't forget the impact he made in my life.
Brad Boitnott
October 16, 2006
Hall Family,
I'm am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Mark in High School and he always had a smile on his face. We considered our selves "Mr. Wood's Brew Crew" and Mark always made us laugh. Again, I am sorry.
Julie Saul
October 16, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wendy (Hitechew) Cooley,
October 16, 2006
Ashley, Dr. and Mrs.Snidow, and Tif,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family during this difficult time.
john hudson
October 16, 2006
Ashley, my condolences to you and your family. Mark will be missed by all that knew him. One of the kindest souls I have encountered in my life. My heart goes out to you.
Huey Singleton
October 16, 2006
Stuart I am really saddened to hear of your loss. Please keep your faith srong. I am in thought and prayer for you and your family.
Huey Singleton
October 16, 2006
Stuart, I am really saddened to hear of your loss. Please keep your faith strong. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayer
R. Kenneth Ballowe Sr.
October 16, 2006
Stuart and family,may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linwood Bennett
October 16, 2006
Stuart, Diane and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Donna Dollings
October 15, 2006
Stuart and Diane,we are so terribly sorry about the loss of your dear son. We are praying for you and all of your sweet family.
Jennifer Little
October 15, 2006
To all in Mark's family,
I love and miss my friend. I cannot even begin to imagine your grief. Please know that I will do my very best to ensure that Grayson and Jack understand what a wonderful friend Mark was to me and share in the years of good memories that I have been replaying in my head for these horrible last five days. Ashley, my family and I are here for you and will support you and the boys in every way possible. We love you.
Lisa Housden
October 15, 2006
Ashley, Grayson and Jack,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Charles and I, the kids and even my parents were always struck by Mark's perpetual patience and gentle voice that never seemed to raise (even when he had reason too!)while he coached baseball. We will never forget him.
Sincerely,
Charles, Lisa, Carly, Ben and Gavin
Housden
Alonza and Sabrina Jefferson Jr.
October 15, 2006
Ashley, Grason and Jack
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your entire family is in our prayers always. Love to you all. God Bless.
The Jefferson's
Alonza, Sabrina, Destani and Darrian
Bob Walker
October 15, 2006
Dear Stuart, Diane and family
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort you in this sad time. May you be sustained by the goodness and happy times in your son's life.
Anita and Jerry Coiley
October 15, 2006
Ashley, Jack, Grayson,Puck and Trig
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Mark's family.
October 15, 2006
Ashley, Jack, Grayson, Mr. & Mrs. Hall, Dr, Snidow, Puck, Tif, Danny and the boys.
I am so sorry to know of the loss to your family. Mark will be truly missed to you all and everyone else he new or ever came into contact with.
Christ is the secret, the source, the substance, the center, and the circumference of all true and everlasting gladness. I pray that God strnghens you all through these rough and trying days.
Love you all.
The girls at the office.
Kasi, Janet, Amy, Stpehanie, & Lisa
Burt and Donna Walker
October 15, 2006
Stuart, Diane and family. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace be with you during this time of loss.
Cathy Gibby Arnold
October 15, 2006
Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear about Mark. You and your family are in my prayers.
Johnny Wetlaufer
October 14, 2006
Strength to Ashley and family. Mark will be truly missed. God bless.
Pam Beatty/ Linda Dull
October 14, 2006
Ashley and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you, now and in the coming months. We greatly enjoyed working with Mark at Lee-Davis High School, where he helped us with all of our graduating Seniors. He always exuded professionalism, but beyond that he was a kind and thoughtful man who we looked forward to seeing when he came to our school. He will be missed!
Brandon Stites
October 14, 2006
Ashley, Grayson, Jack and Family:
We struggle for words to offer at a time like this. Please know you are very much in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God's love and the support of your family and friends bring you peace.
Brandon, Jen, Peyton & Ryan Stites
Stacey (Wirt), Joe, Joseph and Campbell Trottier
October 14, 2006
We are so sorry for the loss of such an incredible person. Mark has made such an impact on so many lives with his always positive attitude and great smile. The world will certainly not be the same without him. May our prayers and thoughts be with you Ashley, Grayson, Jack, and both families. We will surely miss and always remember such a great sole.
Tracy "Talley" Grow
October 14, 2006
For those who are left without Mark, he will be greatly missed - but I am sure that God has gained another ANGEL to watch over us all.
I attended Sacred Heart School with Mark many years ago and we kept in touch through High School, and he was ALWAYS one of those people you meet in your life that you KNEW you could trust, and depend on. He had a kind and gentle spirit, and was the type of man who would go out of his way to help anyone, for any reason.
May you find peace in knowing that the love he shared while on this earth was so profound for his family - he will truly be in your hearts forever, and he will guide you in the rest of your days.
"When someone we love passes on beyond life in the world that we know is gone, a beautiful sense of their presence, like music remembered by heart, lingers on...When someone we love finds a wonderful home in a world only FAITH can reveal, our memories can be like a song in the heart, with the power to comfort and heal."
James Tarver
October 14, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mark. May God Bless them and they trust Him in this time of need.
Susan Mathews Sinkiewicz
October 14, 2006
Ashley and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adon Jennings
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless.
Your "cousin" from the country.
Marti (Voss) Morgan
October 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you & your family during this difficult time. Mark was one of those people you never forget - such a kind & gentle soul, with a ready smile for all he met.
Norma Ahner
October 13, 2006
Ashley and Family
Mark was my supervisor, co-worker and friend. Mark was always so pleasant and positive with the high school students each day. His professionalism had an immediate touch on them, and they looked upon him as their friend. He listened to the teenagers and went out of his way to help solve their dilemmas. The thousands of high school students that Mark dealt with each year have lost a true friend and role model.
My heart goes out to all of you in your loss and my prayers are with you today.
Craig Gerow
October 13, 2006
Ashley and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. May God bless you all.
Terry Haggerty
October 13, 2006
May God's love and the support of your family and friends help you at this difficult time.
Donna, Scott, Emma, Drew & Jack Bunson
October 13, 2006
Ashley, boys and Mark's Parents: If there is a time to believe in faith, it is now. My heart aches for us who are here waiting for heaven, yet eager at the same time, to be with our whole family again. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea." Ps 46:1-2 Mark was a very special man. Keep your eyes upward. I wish I could hug you all.
Jasan, Stacey, Hailey, & Madison Dunlop
October 13, 2006
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Austin
October 13, 2006
Stuart and Diane my prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. Keep the memories of Mark close to your heart and he will always be with you. May God bless you all.
Steve Csaky
October 13, 2006
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Charles Boone
October 13, 2006
I have known Mark for almost 30 years and he was always a loyal friend. I will always remember the ease that it was to talk to him and the smile that always appeared on his face. He will be missed. Ashley and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers are with you
John Taylor
October 13, 2006
Dear Stuart,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. The loss of a child is so very hard to accept. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
John Henry Taylor
Martha, Brian, Emily & Erin Junkmann
October 13, 2006
Ashley, Grayson and Jack -
There are no words to offer at a time like this. Please know you are very much in our thoughts and prayers. We are here and we care. May God's love and the support of your family and friends bring you peace.
October 13, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Rick and Kelly McCue
Gabe (Mrs. Mann's class)
Dianne Dowdy
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and your love for Mark and eachother give you strength as a family.
Shannon Held-Lattanzi
October 13, 2006
My heart truly aches. I have some wonderful memories that I will cherish forever. I will miss you Mark, you touched my life and made me smile.
To Mark's family, may the Healing Spirit of the Lord touch your hearts and ease your pain.
Bob McCulloch
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Janice Dale
October 13, 2006
Stuart: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God be with you during your time of sorrow.
Carol Nicely
October 13, 2006
My prayers are with your family at this tragic time. What an incredible young man to have touched so many lives.
Rich Koepcke
October 13, 2006
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the Hall family. Mark was a gentle soul and will be missed by us all.
(Fellow ATO brother)
steve ward
October 13, 2006
Dear Ashley and Family,
We are deeply saddened for you. We will miss Mark immensely. We love you very much and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Bethney Ward
Kathy Truesdale
October 13, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Mark through the Appomattox Regional Governor's School. He always had a smile on his face and always showed the utmost of professionalism. He continuously went out of his way to help the faculty, staff and students. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and most of all those two precious little boys he always spoke of. May God bless you.
Shirel Jackson
October 13, 2006
My heart goes out to the Hall family and the Herff Jones family. Mr. Hall's gentle way and everlasting smile will be missed but always rememberd by all those he came in contact with. Family, stay strong.
Kim O'Hallaron
October 13, 2006
To the Hall family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hope and pray that God's love will offer you comfort at this time.
Joe, Kim, Chloe (Mrs Mann's class) and Ian O'Hallaron
Angela Saxon
October 13, 2006
I pray that GOD will continue to give all of you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. Mark was very good in helping us here at Buckingham County High School. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Karl Hade, Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia
October 13, 2006
Stuart,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Please try to find comfort in the knowledge that so many of your friends hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrell Smith,Jr.
October 13, 2006
Dear Stuart and Diane,
Only someone who has experienced the unexpected and untimely loss of a child can begin to understand the great pain you must feel. May God grant you the strength to carry on.
Mike & Carole Tarr
October 13, 2006
Ashley, Grayson, Jack, Trigg, Puck & Tif - we were so heartbroken to hear of your loss and know that Mark will be greatly missed by all of you and also his family. Our love and prayers are with you.
Scott Hanners
October 13, 2006
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Mark is a friend and fraternity brother and made a positive impact on all or our lives. He will be missed by all.
Stacey MacAulay
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and your love for Mark and eachother give you strength as a family.
Pastor Al Thorne
October 13, 2006
May God bless you in this time of grief. The members and friends of Asbury Memorial UMC are in prayer for you.
Julie thomas
October 13, 2006
Puck, Trigg, Ashley, Jack, Grayson
From all your family in the country.
Gene, Julie, Leon, Lynnette
We love You.
Rusty Durham
October 13, 2006
To Ashley and the Hall family:
I had few opportunities to converse with Mark, for each account, I vividly recall a smile on his face and kinds words spoken. I believe a reflection of love shown to him from his family. A kindness Mark was able to share with those he associated. A reflection of love remembered, not merely by his name alone, but also his legacy.
My deepest condolences.
Julie Thomas
October 13, 2006
Jack,
We love you.
From Julie, Gene, Leon, Abby, Adon
Sam Fishel
October 13, 2006
I was so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. I work at the Supreme Court and meet Mark's dad on a daily basis. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mark's family.
Pete and Joyce Fiedler
October 13, 2006
Our hearts go out to all of you on this sad occasion. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Garrick Shannon
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Christy Hodge Allen
October 13, 2006
Words can't say enough, but I will always remember Mark's warm smile and gentle demeanor.
Ashley, you were always there for me now I'm here for you. If you need anything let me know!
Ann Drewing
October 13, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. I work with Mark's father, Stuart, at the Supreme Court of Virginia. Stuart, our hearts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss. We miss seeing your kind face at work.
ALVIN JR./RITA SPRATLEY
October 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andy, Denise & Drew Walters
October 13, 2006
Trigg, Puck, Ashley & boys,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. All of you are in our prayers. Hold on to each other for the strength to get through this.
Much love,
Roy & Bonita Walls
October 13, 2006
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength & may the love of family & friends comfort you.
Chief Judge Walter S. Felton Jr. Court of Appeals of Virginia
October 13, 2006
My deepest sympathy and prayers of peace go to you in this difficult time. I am deeply sorry that I will be unable to be with you personally during this time of grieving and celebration of your son's life.
Janice Baron Bullock
October 13, 2006
To Ashley, your family and Mark's family,
We have so many fond , funny memories of Mark and Ashley. My family prays for your comfort in this very sad time. We will all miss him terribly. Please know our prayers are with you all.
Rick V. Morrow
October 13, 2006
I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Mark. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Mark's family and friends.
Melanie Rinehults
October 13, 2006
Stuart,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. I can't even imagine the pain and just wanted you to know I'm praying for you and your family at this most difficult time. I pray you will experience the strength and inner peace that comes only from our Father in heaven.
Melanie from OES
Kimberly Sanders-Creech
October 13, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
I went to school at Midlothian High and would have graduated with Mark but moved away in 1986. I remember him and Mike very well.
Richard Powers
October 13, 2006
I have been praying for your family and I am so sorry for your loss. I was an ATO brother of Mark and He will be missed
Sarah Poarch
October 13, 2006
Mark worked with us at Greensville County High School. He was wonderful to our children and was so caring about our own personal children. He was not just a saleman. He was a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Jeff Huffman(ATO fraternity brother)
October 13, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of grief. Mark was a friend to all and he will be sorely missed.
Linda Haynes
October 13, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. May God be with your family during these hard times.
Linda and Paul Haynes
Nikki(Pre-K Mann)
Sammy(1st Grade-Young)
Matt Strum
October 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Genia Lail
October 13, 2006
There's no lost greater than the lost of a child. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Genia Lail
Bob, Susan & Ashley Kindervater (MAA)
October 13, 2006
Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
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