I am eternally grateful to Mark for what he offered to me as a mentor, co-worker and most importantly, as a friend over the last 12 years. He was always his own man, never afraid to say what was on his mind, whether you wanted to hear it or not. Mark blazed his own trail--the one less travelled--because that was the only way he knew how to LIVE, and because he could. I felt that some times he was misunderstood as a person because of his strong persona, but as one can see with these posts, he had a heart of gold and would go out of his way for his family, friends and clients. I think that is why Mark was so appealling to so many people, he was this wonderful dichotomy of strength and sincerity; this is what I will miss most about my dear friend.

This tragedy has brought to light many things in my own life as it may have in yours. We need not live for yesterday or tomorrow, but today. The here and now is how you establish a lasting footprint. That's how Mark lived.

My sympathies to all, but especially to Erin and Vaughn. We are available to help in any way, shape or form, please just let us know what we can do.


With Our Love,

Dustin, Tara & The Halverson Family