Indianabengal Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Hi, I am IndianBengal's widow. Unfortuanately, he was killed in an auto accident 04/19/2008. Right before the draft. Mark was 34. I have thought about coming on here many times, but just couldn't. Mark was the biggest Bengals fan I've ever seen. He was so happy when we had our son 11/06. He was excited to have someone he could share the love with. He had ordered every infant item possible from the sports shop. I know he was on here ofted, everyday. So I figured many of you might be wondering why he hadn't been posting. For his birthday on 08/29 I took a small wrought iron flag pole with a Bengals flag on it. That was the weekend they beat the Colts in preseason. I think they had a little extra help. Well, I just wanted to inform everyone. I know Mark really enjoyed this forum. God Bless.
|Bunghole| Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='Indianabengal' post='698735' date='Sep 9 2008, 01:42 PM']Hi, I am IndianBengal's widow. Unfortuanately, he was killed in an auto accident 04/19/2008. Right before the draft. Mark was 34. I have thought about coming on here many times, but just couldn't. Mark was the biggest Bengals fan I've ever seen. He was so happy when we had our son 11/06. He was excited to have someone he could share the love with. He had ordered every infant item possible from the sports shop. I know he was on here ofted, everyday. So I figured many of you might be wondering why he hadn't been posting. For his birthday on 08/29 I took a small wrought iron flag pole with a Bengals flag on it. That was the weekend they beat the Colts in preseason. I think they had a little extra help. Well, I just wanted to inform everyone. I know Mark really enjoyed this forum. God Bless.[/quote] Holy Crap! I wondered what happened to him, as we spoke about Indiana often as I've lived in Sunman and now in Lawrenceburg! I am so sorry for you and for your son, as well as for the rest of your families. Bengal Nation lost a true fan...RIP. Please PM me if there is anything I or anyone else can do to help out, and thank you letting us know.
sois Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Wow this is super sad news. I am so sorry. I am happy you posted. Sometimes its easy to forget there are real people on the other side of the screen. I wish the best for your family.
VonBlade Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Oh my. Words don't do justice so I wont even try. Deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you for finding the courage to let us know.
Jason Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Wow. I hope you can find peace in this time of sorrow.
|Tigers Johnson| Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in our prayers......
BengalsOwn Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Very very sad news. Unbeleivable.
Cat Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 So sorry to hear this... may God bless you and your family.
ccartman2 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 You have my deepest sympathies. We shall keep your family in our prayers. Sorry for your lose.
esjbh2 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss, and wish you and your Son the very best possible. Mark will certainly be missed. Very tragic.
New Jersey Bengal Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='Indianabengal' post='698735' date='Sep 9 2008, 02:42 PM']Hi, I am IndianBengal's widow. Unfortuanately, he was killed in an auto accident 04/19/2008. Right before the draft. Mark was 34. I have thought about coming on here many times, but just couldn't. Mark was the biggest Bengals fan I've ever seen. He was so happy when we had our son 11/06. He was excited to have someone he could share the love with. He had ordered every infant item possible from the sports shop. I know he was on here ofted, everyday. So I figured many of you might be wondering why he hadn't been posting. For his birthday on 08/29 I took a small wrought iron flag pole with a Bengals flag on it. That was the weekend they beat the Colts in preseason. I think they had a little extra help. Well, I just wanted to inform everyone. I know Mark really enjoyed this forum. God Bless.[/quote] [b]I am very very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers. [/b]
ChicagoBengal Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with your family, and I'm sure everyone else on the board feels the same.
|Bunghole| Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Mrs, is there an obit for Mark? We might want to create some kind of HOF for deceased members, I'll need to talk to Go and see if he's on board. I hope my wife would do the same for me if I died, as much as she complains about me being on here!
Vol_Bengal Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I'm terribly sorry for yours and your son's loss. I hope you can find comfort in these trying times. And, thank you for letting us know. Your family will be in my prayers.
Actium Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I cannot even imagine your grief. As much as he loved the Bengals, it paled with his love of you and your son. That love will endure forever. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting us know what happened.
BengalsNYC Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. RIP
oldschooler Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Wow. I am stunned. I am so sorry to hear this. I know he loved the Bengals, and his family with all his heart. He was also proud of being a pig farmer. I remember him being so proud of the birth of his son. And I remember him telling me that I looked like some guy he had shop class with. I remember he was one of the originals here, that came from John Thornton's old board. It may sound weird, but I feel like I lost a friend. Even though we never met. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting us all know. Rest in Peace Mark. You will be missed.
mongo Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 This is truly sad news. My thoughts are with you, and your family.
staticx682000 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
JBandJoeyV Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Wow...I am very sorry for your loss, dont even know what I can say besides that. RIP
bgwilly31 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 What terrible news. Thank you for letting us know. And stay strong through this very tough time. RIP
Jeb Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 He was way too young and I'm sorry for your loss and ours. He was a true fan and a good man. You could tell. A smart man. I'll miss him! Please know I'm sorry for your family's loss. May he rest in peace. Jeb
USN Bengal Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 Gods comfort and support to you and your grieving family.
BengalBacker Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 I'm at a loss for words. Thank you so much for letting us know. That had to be difficult for you. We may argue on here from time to time, but I think all of us long time posters truly do form a valuable bond that can only be described as real friendship, even though most of us have never met. It was obvious from his posts that he was truly a good guy, and I really feel like I have lost a friend. R.I.P. Mark. We will miss you.
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