Uncle Mark,

I will never forget our first real conversation-outside Aunt Mary's house in Delaware, where we played our family kickball games. I was just six years old, and knowing you were a doctor felt like the coolest thing in the world. You captivated me, explaining how cells work, how germs spread, and why people get sick. Even at that young age, I was completely enthralled-because you weren't just a doctor, you were an incredible teacher.

Looking back, I think that conversation may have been the moment I decided I wanted to be a doctor. And now, all these years later, l'm in medical school.

Reading your obituary, I see how much you loved working with medical students. At this point in my journey, I can't help but imagine how incredible it would have been to show up to a rotation and have you as my attending-learning from you, seeing your passion for medicine firsthand, and witnessing the impact you had on so many patients.

I hope to carry forward even a fraction of the kindness, wisdom, and dedication you showed throughout your career. I'll always be grateful for that first conversation and the inspiration you gave me. I hope to make you proud.

Rest in peace, Uncle Mark.

First of all, I apologize this is late and my daughter just showed me this website. 

Happy Birthday, Mark. Some of my favorite memories are sitting at the kitchen table playing games and laughing and talking. I remember the year that we went Christmas caroling in the neighborhood. I remember how much you liked to cook. I remember loving going to the musicals that you were in. My goodness, you were so good. But, most of all, I miss your singing and your laugh.

Whatever it was, you made it better. Goodness, I miss you. You were a good brother to me.

I really don’t know how we have survived these 4 years  but we have.  We miss Mark and talk about him  almost every day.  I hope he knew what he meant to us. Because Cassandra’s misses him more then she misses her father ( wait she says Mark was more her father then her real one) . I guess like they say God always takes the Best First, but he sure could of left you as our best here because we all needed you too. 

We Love Mark