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To Mark’s friends and family, Mark and I lost touch over the last decade but the adventures we had in the lower Haight in the 80s and most important our travels in SE Asia made me the man I am today. It hurts to hear that one more of my dear friends has lost the battle against the demon that took so many bright, beautiful, warm, and loving souls. The thing I will remember most about Mark is that we were so competitive with each other over anything and anyone. Arguing turned to laughter and jokes as often is the case with brothers and Mark will always be my Bro…. Until we meet in a better place let your lovelight shine on us all. Steve ( Bensihar El Habib ) Kronzer
Mark is the best. He will not be missed for he is in my heart. Mark is forever.
I didn’t know Mark that well, but would see him from time to time whenever I hung out with his sister, Sharon, who was my best friend during high school. Whenever I did see Mark, he was always so kind, so polite. He always had a smile on his face. Sharon would tell me stories of the many adventures he had been on and I’d always be amazed. From what I did know about Mark, he was very smart, very articulate and very unique. Mark a rare and special soul.
Although we aren’t as close as we were in HS as our lives have taken us in different directions and kept us both pretty busy (I know, lame excuse, huh) its almost like we’ve never missed a day when we talk.
Sharon and I catch up from time to time and during birthdays and holidays. To keep in line with our tradition, we spoke tonight and I learned of this terrible tragedy. Sharon, Kay, Gina–everyone, I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
I find myself at a lost trying to find worlds of comfort to pass on to you, but realize, there’s nothing that anyone can say except I’m truly sorry. God bless you all this holiday season and always. RIP Mark.
I was walking by his old apartment in Brooklyn the other day, and the last bar we had drink at. I didn’t even recall that I walked by them it until I heard an Alice in Chains song. Too many parallels. I never thought I would live in BK so few blocks from where he lived. Now I live here with my wife, pets, and in the future possibly children. I want to have a drink with Mark. I want to hear him mock me and insult me for being who I am. I really miss him.