| 06-28-2006, 01:58 AM | #1 |
| Technical Staff   Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Odessa, MO Posts: 23,233 | Marissa - Mark's Photos It's not perfect - there's so much more I want to add - but time is not on my side right now and I wanted to have something up for today. Please share Marissa & David's memories of Mark as they go through this difficult day ahead of them. There is now a slideshow (Windows Media File) on Mark's Memorial page. I hope you enjoy it, and keep your thoughts and prayers with Marissa and David as they go through services today. http://cascadefirstaid.com/marks_memorial.htm |
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 06-28-2006, 02:13 AM | #2 |
| homeschooling? am I crazy  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 1,243    | So touching.... I just had a nice cry, remembering what a great Dad Mark was, and how much he loved being around and influencing kids. Thank you Belinda - Marissa is already asleep; but I will have her look first thing in the morning. You did a great job of capturing what an amazing man Mark was. |
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| 06-28-2006, 02:40 AM | #3 |
| Inactive Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 908 | That was a very nice video!! You can't help but shed a tear when you watch it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marissa and David!! Jay  |
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| 06-28-2006, 04:36 AM | #4 |
| Registered User  Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,134 | that is beautiful. thinking and praying for you continues! |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:00 AM | #5 |
| Computer Geek Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 967 | Fantastic job Belinda and a great tribute to Mark. My prayers are with you Marissa. I'm so very sorry for your loss. |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:09 AM | #6 | |
| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: W of St. Louis Posts: 3,271 | Quote:
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| 06-28-2006, 05:11 AM | #7 |
| I have FLING FEVER  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sycamore, OH Posts: 10,907 | What a beuatiful tribute to Mark. Marissa and David continued prayers. Terry |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:14 AM | #8 |
| I dress up for wax  Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 23,945 | Breathtakingly beautiful. Prayers for all as they go through the next few days. |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:16 AM | #9 |
| Don't touch my remote!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St Cloud, MN Posts: 4,032 | What a beautiful video that shows a love of and for a wonderful man. I do not even know Mark and you can see the kind of person he is thru those pictures. Marissa, our family is continually praying for you and David, especially today.  |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:18 AM | #10 |
| Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 16,124 | Beautiful. |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:28 AM | #11 |
| C'mon Spring! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,917 |  |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:46 AM | #12 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,162 | Beautifully done! I am beyond words. I love the last pic. Is it as though Mark is saying, I am okay, It is okay. I love you. It is better than I imagined. What a wonderful tribute B. ~Traci Last edited by Traci : 06-28-2006 at 06:12 AM. |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:00 AM | #13 |
| Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,421 |  |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:31 AM | #14 |
| RFL Team Captain 09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,087 | Beautiful Belinda!! tears and sadness for Marissa and David and i LOVE that song!! |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:38 AM | #15 |
| Spring Is Here!!!  Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 12,565 | An absolutely beautiful tribute to Mark. I love the pictures of him and David playing, those are priceless. What a perfect song. Belinda, you did a wonderful job putting the photo's together. I am sure it was hard for you get it all like you wanted it. Prayers for you today Marissa. May you feel God's comfort. Mark is looking down and is smiling and giving a thumbs up. Christine |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:39 AM | #16 |
| 71.4 lbs lighter!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 34,083 | Belinda that is just so absolutely beautiful! |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:39 AM | #17 |
| Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,530 | I cannot even look at it right now. I started too and the tears started streaming down my face. I have people here painting my house. It looks like a tremendously beautiful tribute and I can wait to have the time to sit here and watch it by myself because I know I am going to boo hoo! It looks beautiful Belinda! Kim  |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:46 AM | #18 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 371 | Well done, Belinda. Continued prayers for Marissa and David. V |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:24 AM | #19 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southern IN Posts: 1,111 | Wow I don't have words either. Belinda,, that is the most awesome gift. You are amazing.Marissa,, it is so weird how Mark is touching so many lives even after he is gone... I have learned so much just by all of the testimonies and photos.... you guys are a special family and always will be. I am blown away wondering why God would take such a special person that was helping kids and youth here on earth,,, but obviously,,, he needed a Youth Leader in Heaven. That is evident to me,,,,  My Prayers for you and David and your family.  Joellen |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:27 AM | #20 |
| The Best Occasion Yet Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,030 | What a nice tribute Belinda and the song is beautiful.  |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:28 AM | #21 |
| BOO! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: PA Posts: 12,538 | Beautiful pictures.  Continued prayers. |
| Melissa “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” ~Dr. Seuss | |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:31 AM | #22 |
| Candejo's Creations!  Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,017 | Wonderful pictorial Tribute. Continued prayers. |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:37 AM | #23 |
| Wilton Course May 4!  Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 18,507 | Oh Marissa..... today. Remember we are all here if you need us.B, what a great tribute. |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:44 AM | #24 | |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 964 | Quote:
Continued prayers for Marissa and David. | |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:47 AM | #25 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lafayette, La. Posts: 5,427 | Beautiful!! Darleen |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:48 AM | #26 |
| questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776 | I didn't see this earlier when I posted for Belinda. Thanks everyone. Tara is here w/ me. Of course we're bawling but you know what? Everything will be just fine in due time. My Cousin (who is in Iraq), emailed last night and had Flags flown on some of todays missions in honor of Mark that we should receive in about a month. The one that he sent last time has been on Marks wall in his office at Church since right after it's arrival here. Ok, I must have my Mocha this morning... Love you guys! |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:29 AM | #27 |
| Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,400 | Absolutely beautiful!! |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:30 AM | #28 |
| Technical Staff | and hugs for you and David today Marissa, as well as all who loved Mark. I'm so glad Tara is there with you. I can't be there with you physically but will be in spirit. Belinda, that is a beautifully created slideshow. Thank you for doing this in Mark's honor and for letting us all share a part of Marissa's memories. |
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Great Mahjong: Classic Champion!| 06-28-2006, 08:31 AM | #29 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,433 | Thank you for sharing this with us, it is a wonderful tribute (amazing Belinda!). Marissa I am in awe of you and the strength you've shown on the boards through this life altering tragedy. My prays are with you and your family. Suzan Last edited by Suzan : 06-28-2006 at 09:10 AM. Reason: typo |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:33 AM | #30 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,285 | Very nice. |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:35 AM | #31 |
| Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,850 | beautiful Carrie  |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:44 AM | #32 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,575 | That is beautiful. Praying for you both, Marissa. |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:58 AM | #33 |
| Caching to Travel! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 12,196 | Absolutely beautiful presentation on the spirit of Mark's life. Marissa, my thoughts are with you and David today. |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:21 AM | #34 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tucson Posts: 3,336 | What an amazing Love Mark had for you Marissa and David and for Life itself. It is so evident in his smile. Belinda, you did an amazing job!! I could tell you took great care in placing pictures to the music. It couldn't be more perfect. for you today Marissa and all those surrounding you with love as you walk through this day.~K~ |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:21 AM | #35 |
| Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,849 | Simply Beautiful, what an awesomw tribute. Marissa, please know that we are thinking of you and David. I think I speak for the entire BoB community when I say we are here for you and we love you. Nancy |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:30 AM | #36 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,809 | Belinda, you did an amazing job. It was very beautiful.  I think my favorite was the Mt St Helens pic.S |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:33 AM | #37 |
| Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,692 | Belinda, God guided your hands, this memory is truly beautiful. |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:36 AM | #38 |
| Spring has sprung???  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: University Place, Washington Posts: 3,771 | Marissa, hugs and prayers for you and David. Belinda, just one word: WOW Kelly |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:38 AM | #39 |
| Jordan Essential Rep#5058 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 7,775 | What a beautiful tribute...... Wendy |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:48 AM | #40 | |
| Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,850 | Quote:
Mine too Carrie |
| 06-28-2006, 10:32 AM | #41 |
| Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 474 | That was beautiful! ~Rosa  |
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| 06-28-2006, 11:14 AM | #42 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 10,734 | What a great life |
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| 06-28-2006, 11:25 AM | #43 |
| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,197 | Marissa and Belinda... Great work...Marissa to you for capturing Mark's life through pictures and for Belinda for making it tangible to the rest of us. If I have learned anything at all it is that the life we live on this planet is not the one we are destined to live....nor the one that counts, so today I'll be thinking of you as you celebrate his life and his reunion with those that have gone before him and the most amazing love he has ever felt from the God he loved so much! Angela |
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| 06-28-2006, 11:41 AM | #44 |
| Registered User  Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 1,551 | Marissa, I know that you and I have never really spoken one-on-one, but I have been deeply moved by this touching memorial for your husband. While watching the beautiful piece the Belinda put together, I saw the picture of Mark and David cuddled up in bed together with the kitty, and a bolt of lightning struck me! I remembered seeing that picture after you first posted it on here a few weeks ago. Now... All I can do is cry...for good reasons and sad reasons, and mostly because my heart hurts for you. I can not began to imagine what you are going through! One day they are all snuggled up together, and then... I think about my daughter asleep in her bed with her kitty at her feet, and Praise God's name for just one more day... I know without any doubt, that you are a most blessed woman, with strength of faith and heart that I only dream of having. Your family has touched me in a way I will never be able to explain, and we will probably never meet. I just needed you to know that I think of you often, and admire you and am thankful to have you and your family in my life, even if only through casual chats and phots on the internet. Hugs, Prayers, and a Faith to move the moutains, Mary |
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| 06-28-2006, 12:51 PM | #45 |
| Just Jewelry Rocks! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 560 | Awesome Awesome Awesome! I did have to turn the music off, though. Lovely though is is, it could not, would not cover my sobs. You could see Mark's love for life, for his wife and for his son. Sherry |
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| 06-28-2006, 01:12 PM | #46 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 1,600 | Second time this week that that song has been associated with something and makes me cry. Very awesome B. Denise |
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| 06-28-2006, 01:20 PM | #47 | |
| BOO! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: PA Posts: 12,538 | Quote:
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| 06-28-2006, 03:17 PM | #48 |
| Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NE, Ohio Posts: 2,837 | That is the most beautiful tribute I have seen ever!! Belinda you are a gem!!! Marissa and David, may your day be filled with hugs, love and peace. Continued prayers for your family!! ~ Heidi |
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| 06-28-2006, 03:50 PM | #49 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,419 | Oh wow that was awesome. Still praying. |
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| 06-28-2006, 05:18 PM | #50 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Evans Mills, New York Posts: 539 | Simply beautiful, Belinda to you Marissa and David as you move forward over the next few days (and weeks, and months, and years)And Thank You Mary for putting into words what I could not. A |
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| 06-28-2006, 06:31 PM | #51 |
| Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,802 | Continued prayers. |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:36 PM | #52 |
| C'mon Spring! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,917 | As I sit here and again, I have to tell you all what happened today. I was on my way to my Sister's cottage with the kids. I had what I thought was a (custom burned) Kenny Chesney CD in and be bopping along. Well, what happens to come on track 9? The song, "I can only imagine!" What time was it? 2:00 pm here in EST! What time is that in Oregon (where Marissa and all are gathered to celebrate Mark's life) 11:00 AM!  I was simply dumbfounded and asked Cameron to allow me to listen to the song. I am glad I held my tears so he didn't ask questions...... |
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| 06-28-2006, 07:53 PM | #53 |
| formerly Fertilita Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 6,625 | Belinda, that is a beautiful and touching tribute. |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:15 PM | #54 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,138 | Simply Beautiful Belinda!  of3 |
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| 06-28-2006, 08:25 PM | #55 |
| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,689 | You did a GREAT job Belinda! Here is a Marissa.I am glad I got to spend a little bit of time with you today, and that you are surounded by such wonderful people right now. It was a plesure getting to meet some of them today. and another for David. |
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| 06-28-2006, 09:27 PM | #56 |
| Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cedar Lake Indiana Posts: 4,669 | That was just so beautiful...continued prayers for you Marissa, Liz |
