Hello Friends, Family and all,

When I was approached by Brian Schebil to have this web page created, I thought it would be a good idea. It certainly is. I have found solace in reading the entries. I know that my son, Brian, and my daughter, Lauren, have too. What I didn't expect to see was the large numbers of submissions to the site. I was equally unprepared for the "back stories" that have been thriving because of the web page. People who have only one thing in common - Mary - have been emailing each other, based on what was read on the web site. Marvelous, simply marvelous. So, to all of you have taken the time to stop by, Thank you.

You have helped my family weather this storm. You have, inadvertently, helped yourselves to weather this same storm. I will ask Brian to keep this up for as long as we can. I love seeing Mary's smile. I will always love that.

When I first met Mary in 1965, the first thing I remember were her fantastic legs....... two words.....mini and skirts............ But it was her bright smile that really locked me up. Gosh, what a beautiful woman. With her smile no longer present, everyone can see what I REALLY look like. She helped make me look good.

Thank you, my friends; for all that you have done for my family. I am forever in your debt.

Take Care,

Mark

Posted 5/1/02