Hey Skydivers, Just a quick note to you all on how nice it is to read about all the things you have to say about my buddy Mark. He was my house-mate here in Strathroy and although I have never jumped out of an airplane or off of a building, an antenna, a span or earth I've been lucky enough to hear alot of the stories. Those of you that knew him knew he could tell a story. Along with the pictures and the videos I was often a captivated lone audience. I knew at the time how lucky I was to be there listening (and watching) to the stories. Each Sunday night upon arrival home and after lugging in all of his gear story time would begin. Good times! I'm not sure what else to say except we are all lucky to have known him. He honestly inspired me with his passion for life. Everything seemed so simple for him. HisQuote cousin said to me, and I totally agree- It's like Mark had the biggest secret about how to live life. He couldn't tell us the secret but he could show us." Although I am 8 yrs older than Mark and babysat him as a kid I learned so much from him. And he wasn't really teaching, just living life. Those of you that I've met and to the others that I've heard about from him; he spoke highly of you all. Cheers, Ryan Smith
