It was a pleasure to have Marc as a classmate. We shared some classes together at SCU and he was always extremely positive. Although we did not keep in touch post graduation, I happy to hear about the impact he made in the San Francisco, community and to his family and friends. Thank you Marcus for inspiring us all to be better! May God bless you and your family
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Leah Fallon
2024, War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA
Marc and I began working together.... discovered we were both based in the Bay Area... and I weirdly invited him to the opera as our first hang. To my surprise, he agreed - and it became my first exposure to Marc's joie de vivre and the fact that he was game for anything. We sat through a great but very lengthy performance, sat on the steps outside during intermission, ate snacks, and giggled. It was such a privilege to get to know Marc, however briefly. He played well with others, applied his ferocious intelligence to all he did, and brightened every room he walked into. He will be greatly missed, but I remain grateful to have know him.
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2012, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Marc and I at my going away party before shipping out to Navy bootcamp. Marcus Julian Lejay, my little cousin, my godbrother what a beautiful soul you had. The joy you brought to our family was undeniable. From a little boy to an adult you always kept our family on our toes. Your excitement for life was something I always admired about you. Brings comfort to me knowing that you lived life to the fullest. Every trip that I go on I will forever think of you. Our family will never be the same. We miss you so much and that smile that could light a room. We will forever speak your name.
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2016, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Brasstracks and Masego Pop Up
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Marc, I miss you so much. You were such a bright light in this world. You taught me so much. How to be kinder. How just the act of smiling could change someone's day. To take a brief moment to pause. To be intentional. To be kind.
When you spoke, people listened. When you laughed, we all smiled. You had a way of putting people at ease — creating space for others to breathe, to feel seen, to feel safe. That was your gift. And it’s what I miss the most. Every conversation with you was honest, selfless, and real. You made me feel like I could show up fully as myself — not just as your manager, but as a person. You didn’t have to care the way you did — about me, my life, the work, the agency — but you did, wholeheartedly. There were times I joked that you felt more like MY manager with the advice and encouragement you so freely gave. But more than anything, you were never just a colleague. You were my friend. A dear, dear friend. And I’ll carry our conversations and our time together with me always.
You lived with an open heart and a curious spirit. You brought boldness, warmth, and authenticity into everything you touched. You reminded me to take risks. To dance when there's music. To live fully.
I know you are somewhere tackling you're next grand adventure — traveling somewhere beautiful, checking off your bucket list, soaking up life the way you always did. And one day, I hope to hear all about it.
I'll never forget you, "Festival Marc".
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2024, San Francisco, CA, USA
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I didn't get to know Marc for long, but he had a huge impact on me. He radiated joy and excitement and it was addictive. We stayed up late watching bad Naruto reruns and talking about our dreams. I really loved this man and we lost him far too soon.
Marc told me that he wanted there to be magic in this world and when I was with him I really felt it. I'll never forget Marc. He was an amazing person. It warms my heart to see his legacy of love living on among so many. He lives on in me.
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Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Winter road trip through Utah & Arizona
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