Safe travels, Dad

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Mark van Allen
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Safe travels, Dad

Post by Mark van Allen »

Very sad to say, my dear Dad passed away this morning. Not just a great father, but a very fine friend to me and many others. I'll sure miss him.
I do hope our loved ones know how very much they mean to us.
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Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad, Mark. And sympathy sent to the rest of the family as well.
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Post by Bob Carlucci »

Hey Mark, so sorry about the passing of your dad..

His legacy is still here however.. just look at the great things his son has said about him....

all the best to you and everyone else that loved him.... bob
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My condolences, Mark.
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Post by Bill Cunningham »

Our condolences to you and your family my friend. I know what it's like to have a dad who is also a good friend.
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Post by Hook Moore »

Terribly sorry for your loss Mark..
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My sincere condolences for you and your family Mark. Carl Williams
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Oh, no. I'm sorry to hear this, Mark. My condolences.
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Jody.
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Post by Mike Neer »

Very sorry to hear this, Mark. My sincere condolences.
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our sincere condolences. bruce & lynn
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Sorry, Mark.
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Post by Fred Shannon »

Mark, our sincere condolences. Dovie and Phred
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Post by Darvin Willhoite »

Sorry to hear this Mark, my Dad has been gone 21 years and hardly a day goes by that I don't think of him and something he taught me. Our loved one's will live forever in our memories.
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Post by Paul King »

So sorry Mark to hear of your dads passing. May God comfort your family in the days and months to come.
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Sad news, Mark. My condolences to you and your family.
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Post by Susan Alcorn (deceased) »

Mark, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time.
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So sorry Mark. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
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Condolences

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Sorry to hear that & my condolences as well - mine passed away in '95 just before Thanksgiving and I to am one of those that thinks about him everyday.

I am also one of the guys that had a great Father, Dad, friend, a buddy and someone to look up to with just plan common sence and hard work - all rolled into one.

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Post by Michael McGee »

Sincere condolences, Mark. My prayers for you and yours.
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All our best to you from out here, Mark...
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Mike Archer
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so sorry

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Mark im so sorry to hear this
may the Lord be with you during this sad time
and may your dad rest the loving arms of God
my dad died 40 years ago and I still miss him so much it never heals but gets easyer after a little time passes my best to you brother
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Post by Steve Allison »

Gee Mark, I am so very sorry for your loss...was close to a year ago when I saw you under these very similar circumstances! Prayers for you and family. Please let me know if I can help you with anything.
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Post by Bo Borland »

My condolences Mark that's sad news this time of year.
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Post by Tommy Young »

sorry to hear this MARK my sincerest condolences to you and your family...
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