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Just coming back to GunBroker after an absence of several years to come to this. I exchanged posts with him many times during the earlier years. Sad news indeed.
Mark was a wealth of knowledge, He responded to my email to him about my NM 6million plus serial# Garand with sure just send me as many photos as you can of the entire rifle, together and apart, he came back with a full page of enlightenment, many insightful remarks and was just a great fellow to correspond with.
I think of him when ever anything Garand comes up, or when just glancing at or handling mine.
He sure made a great impression on me, one that I will never forget.
I just now learned of this. Truly shocking. I was fortunate enough to have Mark stop by my place on one of his road trips. The subject of guns is not the only one of which he had knowledge in-depth; we spent a pleasant day talking about philosophy and history, as well. A very intelligent, cultured, kind spirit who has passed way too soon. RIP, my friend.
Indeed he was a very well rounded and knowledgeable man. He is sincerely and severely missed.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
When I saw this I felt like I was kicked in the guts, Mark and I had a very good relationship. In one exchange between us, he commented "I wish we had a lot more members like you on here".
Sad news. I'm fortunate enough to have purchased one of Mark's Garand's a decade ago. His knowledge and stories were a major reason I wanted one from him.
I only ever talked to him via the forums but I always liked the guy. He's truly missed and I'll keep in mind all the funny and useful things he did here.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
I haven’t posted here in years, thought I’d drop in and got smacked with this, very sad to hear of Mark’s passing. What a wealth of knowledge and a kind soul who loved sharing his passion. RIP Mark.
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Just coming back to GunBroker after an absence of several years to come to this. I exchanged posts with him many times during the earlier years. Sad news indeed.
Do we know what caused this event?
The thread is in chronological order.
Go to page 3, mid way down. @B17-P51
I was thinking of a Toast to Mr. C's remembrance but it might be too * for this group.
Mark C. - May he be surrounded by beautiful European Women, fine bottles of single malt scotch, and M1 Garands.
Mark was a wealth of knowledge, He responded to my email to him about my NM 6million plus serial# Garand with sure just send me as many photos as you can of the entire rifle, together and apart, he came back with a full page of enlightenment, many insightful remarks and was just a great fellow to correspond with.
I think of him when ever anything Garand comes up, or when just glancing at or handling mine.
He sure made a great impression on me, one that I will never forget.
Sorry to hear this!! he was a great person!!
I just now learned of this. Truly shocking. I was fortunate enough to have Mark stop by my place on one of his road trips. The subject of guns is not the only one of which he had knowledge in-depth; we spent a pleasant day talking about philosophy and history, as well. A very intelligent, cultured, kind spirit who has passed way too soon. RIP, my friend.
Indeed he was a very well rounded and knowledgeable man. He is sincerely and severely missed.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Haven't logged in here for a long while, and today figured I would visit briefly. I REALLY hated to see this thread is all I can say.
RIP Mark, and comfort to family members and loved ones over this terrible loss.
I remember him from year's ago, was humorous and always liked his posts. Very Sad to hear his passing.
When I saw this I felt like I was kicked in the guts, Mark and I had a very good relationship. In one exchange between us, he commented "I wish we had a lot more members like you on here".
Joe
Have not been on the boards much this past year.
This is sad news. Mark was one of the first guys to help out the then "young kid" about how to get the most of his M-1 rifle.
The world is lesser place with less guys like him.
Sad news. I'm fortunate enough to have purchased one of Mark's Garand's a decade ago. His knowledge and stories were a major reason I wanted one from him.
RIP
It's been a while since I was on the forums.
Hearing of Mark's passing is sad news for sure.
IMHO... Mark was honest and fair, especially when it came to administrating the forums.
RIP Mark
Mark checked in on the forums for what turned out to be the last time.
Five days later he was pronounced deceased.
Still missed. RIP Mark.
I also miss him a lot. I think about him a lot too. Gone way too soon.
Joe
Always will be missed and never forgotten!
What you guys said.
A sad day for sure. Mark was one of perhaps 4 members that I met in person. We talked quite a bid about bikes and Europe travels. R.I.P. my friend.
RIP Mark.
I only ever talked to him via the forums but I always liked the guy. He's truly missed and I'll keep in mind all the funny and useful things he did here.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
And he wielded the ban hammer with the skill of Thor. Some of his banishments were epic! 😂
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
RIP Mark...
we are diminished. 😔
Very sad news. Rest peacefully, Mark.
For Mark.
I haven’t posted here in years, thought I’d drop in and got smacked with this, very sad to hear of Mark’s passing. What a wealth of knowledge and a kind soul who loved sharing his passion. RIP Mark.
Saddened to hear of Marks passing,He was a wealth of knowledge,and they aren't making men like him anymore..RIP Sir..one of my favorites here
Peace in your travels.
You've been gone 2 yrs. now. The shock and sadness remains. RIP