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happy birthday dad |
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TODAY IS THE DAY I LOST MY BEST FRIEND AND BROTHER THREE YEARS AGO SO WITH THAT MAY U REST IN PEACE BRO AND NOW THAT WE ALL
STILL THINK ABOUT U EVERYDAY AND I NOW U ARE IN A BETTER PLACE MISS U BRO AND I LOVE U |
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| submitted on June 17, 2010 4:32 AM EDT |
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Missing My Brother-
3 years and i still feel pain
missing you wishing I could see you again
looking at photos from Nights when we were far from Sober
Your Mom told me to promise her that I will Call every 6th day of October!
...And Indeed I do
Cause on That day I party for both me and You!
So This Week when I sit back, relax, and think of the past
I'm sure 99% of it will make me laugh!
You were always the life of The Party, and a Shoulder to Lean On
More than a Friend, Someone The world can Depend On
My Homie, My Dog, My Teammate, My best Friend, we were to one Another
But I will Forever Remember you as My Little Brother!!!!!!!! |
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did want to share with you that I had a visit from Mark yesterday. I was outside, hosing off the driveway and was reminiscing
on times in high school with Mark. All of a sudden, I see this huge thing flying, and it was a dragonfly!! It freaked me
out at first (because I am not so much the outdoors, nature person ~ believe it or not)!! Then I stood there and just smiled
and cried. I never see them and to see one yesterday, I felt, was really, truly Mark! Then poor Tom came out and was like
~ what's wrong?!?! My response was - I just saw a dragonfly. He gave me an odd look, and that's when I realized he didn't
know what I was talking about! |
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DeWalle's: Thinking of you today and always have Mark in our hearts. |
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Sending y'all love and comfort vibes today and always. |
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wow. three years ... I still can't find the right words, I suspect I never will ... please know that you all are in my thoughts
as is my dear "older brother" and I hope you can feel the love I'm sending your way. xoxo |
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| submitted on June 12, 2010 4:47 PM EDT |
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I can't believe it's been 3 years. There are too many sad things going on at St. Francis these next few days...a memorial
mass for Mark...a funeral for an Oakville grad...tough times :-(. I will be thinking of you guys. |
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| submitted on June 9, 2010 1:39 PM EDT |
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Thinking of you and your family at this time. I hope you have a blessed weekend. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Miss you both! |
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Hello DeWalle clan; hope all is well. Just because I don't see you much or comment a lot doesn't mean I don't wish your
families the very best always! |
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I just read your last post on Mark's website and absolutely loved it! It just goes to show that as much as Mark touched so
many lives in such a huge and lasting way, his Mom has as well, and still continues to. That is so great! How nice of your
sister to get that together for you. I hope you had a good Mother's Day yesterday. I still think about you and the whole family
all of the time, and still read every post on the website. Mark will always be very special to me. I find myself talking about
him a lot to my friends out here (which none of them would have known him), and do think of him very often. Always in such
a positive way. He really was one of greatest guys I've ever known. Just such a loyal friend, so passionate about his sports,
truly adored and respected his family, and was just a really wholesome good-hearted person. Mostly because he was raised by
such good people. This just goes to show, that even though Mark may not physically be here to make us laugh and smile, he
will always be here. No one will ever forget Mark. I like to think that he is watching over me, and that he can hear me when
I talk to him. And I like to think that I know what he would say back. I used to be scared that I would start to only remember
Mark for what took his life, but now when I think of him, I can hardly remember a whole lot of details of him being sick.
Probably partly because it's just too painful to think about, but mostly because I choose to remember him as I knew him best,
throughout highschool, full of life and just young and happy. As much as it hurts me to read some of your posts where you
seem to not understand why this had to happen to Mark and the overall pain and missing him seems to be consuming your thoughts
for that particular day, when I read posts like this past one, it is so nice to know that you can realize how much of a positive
impact, or in the case of Marc, life changing impact, you have had on so many people as well.
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What an honor to you Barb. Your sister is amazing in setting up the dinner. I got chills reading the dedication. This had
to be the best gift you have ever received. "I am here," a new phrase, book and emotion that will change your life and honor
a forever connection.
Please post where we could purchase the book. I am sure many of us would love to read it.
Your profession touches lives and hearts forever and in the end they give you back more than you can imagine. |
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I found this website while searching for information about my brother and his battle. We found out last week he has colon
cancer. I do not know exactly what this means for us, but am scared nonetheless. I have been encouraged by your postings
and stories and thank you for sharing them. |
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Thank you so much for sharing such a touching story. Is there a way to order the book? I am a speech therapist in a rehab
hospital and would love to read it. Thank you so much! |
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What a great night you had!!!! I can remember 3 years ago, Marc's messages on here helped a lot of us ... I know they definitely
helped me. I hope you are doing well, and know I think of you often.
love and miss you, Mandy |
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I can't even imagine the joy you found in hearing Mark's voice. What a wonderful gift you found. I know you will cherish
his words. Kris |
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That video was Great! Thanks for posting the link! |
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So glad I got to see you and Don tonight, even though my stay was short. I did end up taking a nap and slept till 8 p.m.,
now I'm never going to be able to fall asleep. The new paint looks great! I'm glad you had such a good time on your tip, but
I have no idea how you handled all the strong waves and motion of the boat...I would have freaked out! Missing you both always.
Please let me know if you would like to meet up for an afternoon snack/drinks at blarney or anywhere else. I'm sure a lot
of Mark's friends would love to go. |
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Wishing you all a happy trip! Hope all goes well for you guys in beautiful Jamaica. We have to meet up for dinner when you
guys get back so we can catch up on all that is happening.
Miss you & Love you guys. |
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Too costly and time consuming to put in a blog...but Markie...Grandma and Aunt Mary will be burying one of your golf balls
on the beach in Jamaica this morning. Remember when you first found out you had cancer and was going to go to Jamaica to
"get out of town".....finally, one of your golf balls will be here today. |
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Have a wonderful trip! |
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The heart never forgets when it was touched by special people. |
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| submitted on February 20, 2010 10:51 PM EST |
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I get on here at least once a week, I may not always comment but I do check in. Hope things are going good for you all. |
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One of the best writings you've done. I'm sitting here crying after reading this, because I have often thought of how to
describe myself - our 32 years of marriage could be described like yours - full of problems beyond our control, but full of
love. Tin foil is the perfect description.
Bless you!!!!! |
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| submitted on February 5, 2010 10:37 AM EST |
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Jen Miller |
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Please keep posting. I enjoy reading what you and your family are up to! Thinking of you often! P.S. The cookies should be
in by the end of February. I'll be in touch soon! |
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Thanks for updating. Please don't stop. There are many people who care about you and your family, and who want to remember
Mark too. You help by your writing. |
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Thinking of you. Missing your posts. Hope all is going well. |
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Please don't stop writing. I check every day and miss it when you haven't written in a long time. |
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will be thinking of you in 2010, Mark! |
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| submitted on January 1, 2010 12:42 AM EST |
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Happy New Year buddy! We love you & miss you very much. Thank you for blessing Gavin the way you did Evan, they are wonderful
kids. |
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!! |
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| submitted on December 24, 2009 9:14 AM EST |
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Merry Christmas DeWalle family! I hope you enjoy spending time with your family. I hope 2010 is an even better year for all
of you! |
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Happy Holidays!!; Congrats to Mr. Dewalle on getting the approval. Hope all is well, take care. |
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Barb, Don, and family: Wanting to wish you the warmest of holidays. I hope that you know we are thinking of you constantly
and hoping that you get through this next holiday season with strength. Praying for you and your family. Love you. |
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| submitted on December 20, 2009 10:23 PM EST |
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Marc Engel |
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Happy holidays, folks...hope 2010 is a year filled with happiness and more healing. And, ya never know...I may have a surprise
or two for you in 2010... |
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So glad to hear Mr. DeWalle's disability went thru...what a relief at the holidays. We think about you daily and send our
holiday wishes to you.
Love, The McRoys |
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| submitted on December 2, 2009 2:28 PM EST |
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Dave Foppe |
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Dear DeWalles
I am the very proud father of Brian Foppe. I want to thank you for Courageous Heart Award given to Brian at the MHS football
banquet last night. It is an incredible honor for us to have Brian forever associated with Mark, the Dewalle Family, and past
winners. (Tyler & Dave) This award will always hold a special place in our hearts. I have spent most of the morning on Mark’s
website. What an awesome tribute to an obvious awesome man. Thank you again, our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
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| submitted on December 2, 2009 2:27 PM EST |
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Lynn Foppe |
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The DeWalle Family, Lynn Foppe mother of Brian Foppe. I can't express enough to you and your family how much this award means
to us. I am so proud, humbled and honored that Brian was chosen for this special award in honor of your son/brother. It is
by far the proudest moment as a parent that I have ever had, and means more than any other award that Brian has ever received.
Barb I feel blessed that Brian will always hold a special place in your hearts as well as Mark in ours. Our thoughts and
prayers will be with you always. |
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| submitted on December 2, 2009 2:25 PM EST |
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Lisa Krueger |
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Barb & Don...what a great choice! Brian is an awesome guy and very deserving of Mark's award. We are very proud of him!
I talked to Brian's parents today and they are all just as honored by this as the Kruegers were 2 years ago (and still are)!
Mark would have been very pleased with your choice in Brian! |
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| submitted on November 20, 2009 4:18 PM EST |
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Shame on me for not signing in more frequently, but I got a chance to tell someone about Mark today. |
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| submitted on November 11, 2009 6:11 PM EST |
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Glad to hear you had such a special visit from Aunt Jean ... thinking of you guys often. Give me a call when you can. I miss
you!! xoxo |
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| submitted on October 27, 2009 3:57 PM EDT |
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Jen Miller |
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Barb, my email address is listed above. |
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| submitted on October 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT |
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I'm so happy you are getting those "symbols." There couldn't be that many coincidences. It just HAS to be Mark! |
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| submitted on October 21, 2009 2:04 PM EDT |
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Welcome home. I am so glad you received your messages from Mark. I can see John on the couch with Sage as well. Enjoy your
memories. |
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I love it when things work out in numbers, or something grabs your attention and you JUST KNOW it's a special message from
a special loved one. I have that happen a lot and it is so neat and reassuring and I don't know what all! I hope you will
get more signs!!! |
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A benefit for Tim “Ozzy” Osborn - October 23 - Mehlville football game |
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| submitted on October 7, 2009 11:58 AM EDT |
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mama was here in in Curacao thinking of you.she said hi. God bless. |
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| submitted on October 7, 2009 12:24 AM EDT |
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Mark - Forever Missed - Forever Loved.
Hope you gave your mom and dad a beautiful beach day, sharing a little bit of your heaven with them. To John and Tabby - may
memories abound to comfort you as the day winds down. Hugs and thoughts surround all of you. |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 10:41 PM EDT |
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Barb and Don - I hope you are having a wonderful time in Aruba!! Mark gave me a visit this afternoon on the train home.
He put on the most beautiful sunset. Looking at it as I rode home on the train, all I could do was smile. Happy Birthday
Mark - I love you! |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 10:41 PM EDT |
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Barb and Don - I hope you are having a wonderful time in Aruba!! Mark gave me a visit this afternoon on the train home.
He put on the most beautiful sunset. Looking at it as I rode home on the train, all I could do was smile. Happy Birthday
Mark - I love you! |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 5:57 PM EDT |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!!!! Have fun partyin' it up! |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 4:45 PM EDT |
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Happy Birthday big brother ... know you are up there celebrating with good friends and family. |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 10:33 AM EDT |
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Happy birthday Mark and Aaron Poe. I know these two were great friends and were very happy that they got to share the same
birthday!
Don and Barb I hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return! Thinking
of you today and always! |
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| submitted on October 6, 2009 1:09 AM EDT |
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Happy Birthday Mark! |
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| submitted on October 4, 2009 4:13 PM EDT |
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Mandi |
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Have a great time on your trip! I love the lie poem it's great! |
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| submitted on September 29, 2009 7:00 PM EDT |
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I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip! You and Don deserve it!!! I can't wait to hear about the next dream you have
with mark talking about his latest adventure! Thinking of you always! |
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| submitted on September 27, 2009 1:51 AM EDT |
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Barb and Don: I will be thinking of you on your journey. You will go with a heavy heart but with many memories. Keep your
memories warm and enjoy each other, the beauty of the sea and know that we all still remember and will never forget Mark and
the impact he left. Hugs to you both and sink your toes in the sand. May you find a little peace with your thoughts, memories
and new beginnings. |
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| submitted on September 26, 2009 12:25 AM EDT |
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My Mom, she tells a lot of lies, she never did before. From now until she dies, She’ll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is and because she can’t explain, she will tell a little lie because she can’t describe the pain.
Ask my Mom how she is, ahe’ll say, "I’m alright".
If that’s the truth, then tell me, why does she cry each night?
Ask my Mom how she is, ahe seems to cope so well. She didn’t have a choice you see, doesn't have the strength to yell.
Ask my Mom how she is, "I’m fine, I’m well, I’m coping". For God’s sake Mom, just tell the truth, just say your heart is broken.
She’ll love me all her life, I loved her all of mine. But if you ask her how she is, She’ll lie and say she’s fine.
I am Here in Heaven. I cannot hug from here. If she lies to you don’t listen, Hug her and hold her near.
On the day we meet again, what a joyous site to behold!
And I’ll say, "You’re lucky to even get in here, Mom, with all the lies you've told!" |
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Hi DeWalles,
Just wanted to say hello and I hope you are all doing well. You are still in my thoughts and prayers often. |
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I love happy endings!!! That is a remarkable story about Grandma Joyce and Kevins Grandpa! I'm glad they're happy! |
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What a great story about your mom and kevin's grandfather! People work their magic in wonderful ways! Thinking of you often! |
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15,000 hits til 100,000 in just a few yrs what an accomplisment!!!! |
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How is your sister doing? I haven't read any updates on her health. |
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| submitted on August 7, 2009 9:36 AM EDT |
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WOW such a great story! God always has a plan and it's shown in the most trying times. |
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| submitted on August 6, 2009 6:19 PM EDT |
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I believe that Nathan greeted Mark wherever they are now. Nathan was a tall, warm, humorous guy. Knowing that Mark experienced
what he did, they are both watching over all of us, and having a good time together. I visited Nathan when he was at Barnes
Hospital. I know that he received the best possible care. His spirit lives on!
(I am Nathan's mother's cousin). Lydia |
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Wow! That is amazing that Nathan happened to be the one you had heard about before! What a connection. I hope hearing from
his family helped lift your spirits a bit. I know things will pick up soon. You are still in my thoughts and prayers! |
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| submitted on August 4, 2009 10:54 AM EDT |
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Our son, Nathan, died of DSRCT on August 5th, 2004 (six years ago, tomorrow). We all but lived at the Siteman Cancer Center
in St. Louis. Our doctor was Ben Tan. At the time, we were living in Carbondale, IL. Now we live in Montana - the decision
to move to Montana kept us going after Nathan died. I sure would be interested in comparing experiences, if you are so inclined.
Caryl and Tom Cox |
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I surf the internet from time to time, looking for news about DSRCT patients |
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Barb,
I didn't know Mark but I have checked in here often over the psst 2 years. I read about your cruise and I'm hoping I can
help. I'm a rep for a jewelry company called Premier Designs. I do home shows and I would love to do a home show for you
and give you all of my profit. I make 50% of my sales so this is usually at least a few hundred dollars. I will also give
25% of the sales from shows booked that night to your trip fund. I would also like to extend this a bit and give 25% of the
sales from the shows of anyone who contacts me and mentions Mark. Please feel free to check Premiers website, it is a biblically
based company and I know that God is with you and your family always. |
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I saw Mark's obituary in the paper and felt a need to pray with his family |
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| submitted on July 28, 2009 9:42 PM EDT |
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Speaking at a health care/patient care conf. in Syracuse area on Friday. Supposed to be some high muckety mucks from Barnes
there. After I'm done, they'd best be giving you a raise! |
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| submitted on July 21, 2009 1:14 PM EDT |
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My prayers are with you! It will be a good thing that you go on the trip too! Sorry to hear about Don getting laid off.
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| submitted on July 20, 2009 11:42 AM EDT |
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I am sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family. I think it is a good idea that you go on the trip!
You will enjoy your time together remembering Mark. Andy went to First Baptist church last night to watch Alana in the Vacation
Bible School show and he said he saw you and Don. He said he was about to go talk to you and the show started. He wanted me
to tell you hello and that he thinks about Mark all the time. Hope to see you soon...let me know if you make a trip up to
the bar in the future, I would love to meet you! |
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I'm so sorry for the loss to the DeWalle Family ... please send my condolences to Don as well. miss and love you guys. |
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| submitted on July 11, 2009 5:23 PM EDT |
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Thinking about you and your family and praying for you! I am sorry for your loss, but happy to know that Mark has someone
to teach his golf expertise to! |
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| submitted on July 11, 2009 4:40 PM EDT |
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I just wanted to say that dad probably had a lot of "happy gilmore" moments on his first golf lesson:) |
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Just catching up on your posts. Any time you wanna see mark playing a game of golf, go check out JB Park. There are a ton
of dragonflies up there on any given day. It reminds of him being out there with all of his friends playing a couple rounds.
Thinking of you always! |
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| submitted on June 26, 2009 10:04 PM EDT |
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Hi Barb! I just saw the message! Mark always had a way to make me smile. He taught me how to hit a golf ball (well his technique
- which really hurt my hands). Also, I was supposed to be part of the fam... It was funny - I am in FLorida right now and
I saw a dragonfly yesterday and it wouldn't leave me alone. I knew it was Mark. But on top of that, Michael Jackson passed
away. Mark and I always listened to Thriller! I am sure Mark is jamming to Thriller tonight and many other nights now! Here
is one of the messages that ALWAYS makes me happy! "hows the golf coming along?.. i will be able to teach full time at the
end of aug..causethat when i move back home....then that way we can get married"
Miss you Mark! Save me some Ice Cream! |
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| submitted on June 25, 2009 1:03 AM EDT |
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Barb: Thinking of you and glad you made it through the tough week. I wish I had magical words to help you. It seems like
when you get the lowest, God sends you a special message through someone. Thank goodness he knows what we need to get us
through. Remember what the heart once shared will never be forgotten. We will always cherish and remember Mark and how he
touched our lives. |
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| submitted on June 22, 2009 12:44 PM EDT |
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Hi Barb, I sent the windchime & dragonfly clips! My name is Julia Eason, my husband James worked with Mark at the Golf Discount
on Hacks Cross. Mark was my favorite Co-Worker of James' because he was always so nice to me & our son Chip when we visited
or called. He had such a fun personality. He also liked my deviled eggs - which I made for him on a few occasions! I started
reading your blog when Mark was sick, and have continued reading it ever since. I think you & your family are such kind and
loving people - even though we have never met, I feel like I know you through your posts.
My husband & I saw the windchime while we were shopping & I immediately thought of you. I hope it made you happy! That definitely
was the intention! I wanted you to know that Mark and your family's love for each other has left an impression on us that
we will always remember. |
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| submitted on June 15, 2009 12:57 PM EDT |
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I saw the message below. I went back through my messages from Mark on MySpace and I unfortunately don't have a ton. Here
is one he sent me on 5/4/07 at 3:18am "HEY BABY,SUNDSY GONNA BE REA;L TOUGH FOR ME.. MY BLOOD COUNT ARE WAY DOWN RIGHT NOW..IM
STILL IN THE DAY 2 DAY RANGE."
I was coming in town I think and was hoping to take him to a Cardinals Game, but he didn't think he could make it. He really
wanted to go, but it just wasn't possible at that point. Unfortunately, the older messages have auto-deleted overtime and
I didn't realize it. Darn!
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| submitted on June 13, 2009 9:19 AM EDT |
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Thinking of you all today! |
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| submitted on June 13, 2009 7:32 AM EDT |
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Thank you to the Dewalle family, we all had a great time tonight catching up with people we haven't seen for some time now,
and remembering Mark (and of course the great food). You once again, showed everyone how strong you are as well as how many
lives Mark touched.
We all miss and love Mark.
Thank you again for a wonderful night. Will be thinking of your family today and always. |
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| submitted on June 12, 2009 12:15 PM EDT |
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Your Other Marc |
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Sending you some virtual hugs today...if anyone is having barley pop tonight in Mark's honor, please raise one for me. |
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I will be thinking about you all day and night! You are in my prayers. I hope your day, afternoon, and evening turn out wonderful.
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I hope Dragonfly night is not ruined by rain...they say it's supposed to rain all next week...BLAH! I wish I could've come
by but I'll be out of state for a graduation. Have a wonderful night and I'll be praying that it doesn't rain for you! |
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Lisa and Lisa,
Just a thought here...
Of the messages you have saved of Mark's - Are there any you wouldn't mind sharing?....Any that you he think he wouldn't have
minded you sharing with us now.... |
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| submitted on June 5, 2009 12:30 PM EDT |
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After reading Lisa's post I went back and checked all my messages from Mark. They brought back good memories.
We also got a new plant in our office on Monday. And someone from the bank placed a dragonfly charm in the pot the next day.
I had thought I was going crazy, but others noticed it too. I now have a permanant reminder of Mark in the office! |
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| submitted on June 5, 2009 11:08 AM EDT |
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Hi Barb,
I just wanted to let you know that I find much comfort reading your entries on Mark's web site. I know that it is sorta silly
but I kinda feel like I know him even though we never meet. He probable wonders who is this stranger that stands over his
grave praying. I also find comfort in the fact that even as the years have past your son still has family and friends that
come to visit him regularly. (Not that I have ever seen them but I can tell by the items left befind)
Well this last week has been quite difficult for me. Steven has been gone for 4 months now but it seems like a life time
ago. Some of his close friends have just graduated from high school and have recently had birthdays. These were events that
he should have attended. I guess in a way he was there because he will always be in our hearts.
Hopfully Steven's marker will be installed soon. It's easy to tell you where he is now. He is in the section where the big
tree fell last Wednesday. His head stone will be the only slant face in this section.
When I was there the other night and I seen 2 foxes playing on the hill side were they pile up dirt. I know that Steven would
enjoy seeing them.
Well I also wanted to let you know that I think of you often as I am now in the process of planting my Steven Garden. It seems
that every time I come across a dragonfly it has a different meaning for me. When I see one it reminds me of your unconditional
love for your son.
May the Holy Spirit give us strength.
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Any new pictures of Joey? |
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Hi Barb...so I went up to Chicago to visit Lisa this past weekend. The first morning I was there I woke up thinking about
dragonflies. I started thinking to myself.. "Mark, I hope you come visit us today sometime. I just want you to say Hi". Lisa
and I were at Wrigley Field that day for a Cubs game (first time in Wrigley for me and it was a blast). It wasnt too long
after we got there when we both saw a dragonfly right above us. It was awesome!! Just wanted to share that with you. I know
these next few weeks are a hard time of the year but I just wanted to let you know I still think about Mark and your family
all the time. |
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Yay! What an awesome dream! I am so glad you had one about Mark again...I can't wait for the follow-up! Hope you have a great
weekend! Talk to you soon. |
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| submitted on May 27, 2009 1:43 PM EDT |
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Hi Barb! I haven't posted on here for a while, but it's not because I haven't been thinking of you and Mark! I was in Europe
for almost two weeks and had a great time! Please give John and Mick my best and congratulate them on their tremendous accomplishments!
Also, I had a funny story for you. I was contemplating deleting my myspace account today. I don't ever use it anymore and
think it would be best to probably just get rid of it. As I was about to delete it, I realized that there was one reason
I have to keep it....Mark. I have old messages from him that I will lose forever if I delete my profile and I realized, I
am just not ready for that to happen. Although technology can sometimes fail you (ie: my cell phone dropping in the toilet
that had his text messages and pictures), sometimes it is a great source of memories (ie: through this website and through
myspace). Thank you for keeping up this website through the past few years, Barb. It is a remarkable memoir of the journey
that you (and Mark) have been through and the incredible life he fought hard to lead. Love you and I will stop by next time
I am in town! |
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I don't know if my mom and dad told you I was in Memphis this past weekend for a bachelor party, but I have a "Mark" story
for you.
I was down there for a bachelor party for one of my best friends. His younger brother is the best man, but he couldn't make
it because of a broken ankle, so I planned the whole thing. There were nine of us there. Late Saturday night (around 12:30am),
the other 7 guys were tired and went to bed, but the groom-to-be wanted to stay out and walk around beale, so I said I would
stay with him.
Around 2:30am it started to absolutely POUR down rain, and we were stuck. Everyone else on the street ran for cover or a cab,
but we said screw it. It was nice out, and we were having a good time. As we were slowly walking our way back up beale towards
our hotel, my friend had to stop to use one of the johnny-on-the spots. I stood there in the middle of deserted Beale St.
by myself just waiting for my friend....in a torrential downpour. I looked down the street at the cool lights and signs on
Beale, and wondered how many times Mark had down the same thing. Right then, I almost got knocked over from behind by this
stumbling guy. He just kept walking, but turned around and said to me in his southern draw....... "Whatup Cuz?"
I knew this was just slang, and may have been his way of saying sorry, but it definately made my weekend. I am not sure,
but I think I may have tried to call you right then, thinking maybe you were working. My friend came out of the bathroom,
and I made him drink one more beer with me in the rain on Beale before we headed home.
Anyway......thought you would like that story.
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| submitted on May 19, 2009 3:51 AM EDT |
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Congrats to John and Mick! What a beautiful post and so much to be thankful for! |
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Please pass my congratulations onto both John and Mick!! |
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| submitted on May 13, 2009 9:55 AM EDT |
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Lisa |
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Hey Ms.Barb,I haven't left any messages in a while.But I have been on your page. Just wanted to say hi as you have been onmy
mind.Also,where did you get your "Mark bracelet"? I would like to get one in memory of my Jordan. |
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Barb,
Logan and I took a walk last night and saw the dragonfly on your front wall. It looks awesome. We'll come by again soon.
Michelle |
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When you get some time, you should post some new pictures of your yard/garden. It sounds beautiful! |
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Barb: I know that you had a wonderful Mother's Day and birthday with John and family. My thoughts and prayers that the memories
of yesterday also sustain you. Mark will always be in your heart. |
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| submitted on May 10, 2009 1:21 PM EDT |
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Happy mother's day, birthday and (most especially from me), happy nurses week! This year, I'm not just pondering all my own
mother did for me, but all the maternal figures who've guided and helped shape my life...and a few, like you, who saved it.
Best to you and yours today...Your Other Marc |
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