Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 7:17 PM
To: guestbook@markhindycf.org
Subject: OGDEN RAPTORS FAN
MARK WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO SIGN AN AUTOGRAPH FOR THE KIDS AND GIVE A BIG SMILE AND A WORD OF ENCOURAGMENT,
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES,GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR LOVING FAMILY.
ERIC
OGDEN UTAH
Barbara Bolin (Shelby, NC )
September 24, 2001
Mark,
You will always be remembered as a "great guy"! Whenever someone speaks about you - they always start with, "He is a great guy." You have touched many lives and many have enjoyed your company.
Mark, I will miss catching up with you at the many Poly functions - we used to laugh so hard!
Mark, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
I will miss seeing you in the short term, but I know that I will see you again one day.
Carl Gambello Jr. (New York, NY )
September 30, 2001
Mark,
I will miss your infectious laugh and genuine personality. Meeting people in this world who are genuinely good-hearted is difficult to do, you my friend, were one of the few. Always know that I will try to carry that feeling you gave me when we met out for beers with me forever. One of the last times we spoke you told me how you wouldn't have changed your experiences while playing ball after college - you had this sense of peace when you told me that and I am happy that you had that peace for few people ever feel it. I know your kindness has spread to all those that you met; it was evident at your memorial service, where we celebrated your life. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Hindy family. Mark, may you rest in peace and may God bless your soul.
Your friend,
James
James Brusco (Brooklyn, NY )
October 16, 2001
My Prayers continue for your family. It has now been almost 2 months since the tragedy but my heart still aches for your great loss. If only I had the words to comfort you.
Dianne Purdy (Columbus, OH )
November 4, 2001
My Prayers, and the prayers of my entire family go out to you, your family and to Mark in his journey to God. I am a member of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the Mercy band program is very strong. I asked that I may have a family of a loved oned lost to the September 11th tragedy and Mark's was the name on the band I recieved. I was so very touched by the goodness and sweetness that all of the letters of those who knew and loved Mark described. My prayers and wishes go to all of you whom Mark touched with his goodness, warmth, kindness, love and laughter. We are honored to have his name and the brief, but poingnant profile of him and those he touched. Hugs to little Olivia, and may our prayers and warm wishes help to keep that love within her that Mark generated alive and flourishing forever.
We send most of all our love and compassion to you, his family and friends.
Deeply and sincerely,
Gina Choquette and family I am a nurse, who works in Hospice, ICU, Oncology and Psych.
God be with you.
Gina Choquette (Albuquerque, NM )
November 18, 2001
I am sorry about your loss and i hope you all get through this with support and love i wish you the best of luck. i know it's hard to get over a loved one and i am sending my sympathies. May God be with you always and forever.
Rachelle (Tucson, AZ )
December 15, 2001
foxychic724@hotmail.com
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Mark. Thank you for sharing such a heart touching story as that of Mark and Olivia. May Mark's kindness, life and love live on in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you.
Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL 12/19/01
Hindy, you will always be a part of our lives. Not a day goes by that you are not in the hearts and minds of all of the friends and family left behind to remember all of the great times we had with you. From days at Applebees to Sunday night movies, i will remember all the good times we had together. I miss you buddy.
Patrick Klapheke (Louisville, KY )
January 8, 2002
pklapheke@hotmail.com
Mark,
May God rest your soul. Our prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. Though my relationship is with Greg, you and I did spend some time together about 10 years ago. You were a great kid at the time and it seems that you grew into a fine young man. You will be missed by many.
God Bless,
Bryan Stepanian
Bryan Stepanian (Stamford, CT )
January 14, 2002
Mark,
You are such a special part of so many people's lives. You touched all of us during our years at Vanderbilt in a way that no one else ever could. I will always carry beautiful memories of all the times we shared and you and your family will remain in my heart forever.
Thank you for being such a wonderful person and thank you for being a part of my life. We all miss you so much.
Love,
Kristy
Kristy Kalo (Ballard) (Alexandria, VA )
January 16, 2002
Dear Mark,
We have a picture of you in your baseball uniform at Vanderbilt which we keep on our bookshelf. You will always be remembered as a "gentle giant." Prayers are with your family especially your dear Mom and Dad. May you rest in eternal peace wrapped in the arms of God. Love, Diane and Rich Giannola
Diane Giannola (charlotte, NC )
January 17, 2002
nvergvup@carolina.rr.com
Though I am deeply saddened by this sudden loss, I'd rather focus on the feeling of gratitude for having known someone like Mark. What an incredible gift to have been given his friendship! And we all had it- whether you had just met him or known him for years, he extended it to you. He was truly an angel here on earth. One tries to find reasons for everything. For this tragedy, there is no explanation. The only comfort I know in this is that we were blessed by his presence here on earth, and we are greater blessed to have him watching over us. He was a caretaker while here, and now he can assume the full time job as caretaker of all he touched who remain.
I can still hear him giggle.
My love to George, Ginny and Greg.
As everyone can say who knew Mark, my life is definitely the richer.
Lauren Feeney (Brooklyn, NY )
January 23, 2002
Talullah20@aol.com
I had the pleasure of knowing Mark through Dan Afflitto, another Cantor employee, and my best friend. Mark was a tremendous guy to be around. Playing golf, throwing horse-shoes, and most vividly - laughing. We pray for you every night. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jude Brautigan (South River, NJ )
January 27, 2002
jude.brautigan.b@bayer.com
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN MARK DAVID HINDY AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY ST.MARK AND THE BIBICAL DAVID GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
February 2, 2002
Dear Mark.....You are in my thoughts everyday of my life......You are sooooo very missed by all of us........Please watch over Adam....He loves you and misses you so much...You were not just his cousin.....You were the big brother that he always wanted....You were his best friend....I can still hear you laughing......I love you, Mark......Aunt Joanne
Joanne Hindy (Brooklyn, NY )
February 10, 2002
gamblerjo@aol.com
I worked with Mark at Cantor and left about 1 year ago. When I moved into Cantors Equity room, I was lucky enough to sit next to Mark. Mark was a truly kind hearted, fun and generous person. You get to know someone very well sitting so close for 9 hours a day. They don't come any better. I can still hear his laugh, and we had a lot of laughs. Someone mentioned in a tribute above that they referred to Mark as "the gentle giant". I used to call him that all the time. It really does fit. There are no words to express my sympathy to Marks family. He always spoke of you and how proud he was to be an uncle. Always showing off the latest pictures. Mark was a beautiful person, and I am so grateful to have known him. Love, Kelly
Kelly Freese (S.I, NY )
February 14, 2002
kflowers12345@aol.com
Respects paid by CFI-EFI, a Corvette compadre - 02/27/02
Hello! I am one of Mark's friends from Vanderbilt University. I was roommates with Kristy (Ballard) Kalo during our senior year. I have so many fond memories of Mark from school and after graduation. Mark was always so happy-go-lucky and so incredibly friendly. He made me smile and laugh every time I saw him. Everyone just loved being around him... and we loved having him around our Mayfield at VU during our senior year. I had a chance to see Mark during our 5 year college reunion down at Vanderbilt in Nashville in May 2000 and just remember the big wonderful hug he gave me and that wonderful, goofy smile that made Mark so loveable. He seemed so incredibly happy! He mentioned how much he loved being back in New York and how much he loved his job at Cantor Fitzgerald. I will always be grateful that I had a chance to know Mark and will be forever grateful that I was able to see him at our 5-year reunion just a few years ago. My thoughts are with his family and friends. May our special memories of Mark help see us through and keep us comforted. We miss you Mark!
ThuVan T. Dinh, St. Louis, MO - 02/27/02
dinhtt@slu.edu
What a wonderful celebration of Mark's life. Finding the positive in the difficult. Turning sadness into a child's joy. George and Debra Stephan family, Los Angeles, CA - 3/1/02
Sandy & John Thomas , parents of John(29) , Charlene(26) , Susan(25) & Christopher(21) . Certainly the Hindy and Thomas families have been friends for many years sharing memories starting from various St Anselm school , sports and parish activities.
Our thoughts and prayers will always include Mark ...................................
Mr . T - 3/1/02
My Dear "Mr. Mark"............( I always did call you that, didn't I?)
Today marks the 6 month anniversary of that horrific day that robbed us of your smiling face and your precious life.....Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, not one day........Remember how I never worried when Adam was with you?????? Especially when you took him to his first "girly" bar, and had him smoking cigars at the age of fifteen??????? I still didn't care because I know he was safe with you and Greg...... Well, I still think that he is safe, because you are still with him, beside him, guiding him, watching over him........ My sadness comes when you are not there...... But then, I become assured, because I know that you are there, in mind and spirit.... More so, I know that you are keeping an "eye" on Adam like a hawk because you love him so, as he loves you...... Mark, you are truly missed......... Your animated face and smile, your contagious laugh, your gentleness, (and you being such a big guy!!!!)............ May you be sitting at the right hand of God, where you now belong...........
Aunt Joanne - 3/11/02
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm very glad to have come across this wonderful 'Tribute' to Mr. Hindy. I' am forever 'hurt' for all those who lost loved ones that day. I'll be sending in a contribution to honor a man that I was not privileged to know, but certainly wish I had.
John Getz, Maryland - 3/14/02
I have just heard from Margaret Goff who suggested I reach Mark's dad, George. We lost our 26 year old son, Matthew Horning, on Sept.11, at the World Trade Center. I do recall reading Mark's NYT Portrait when it first came out. I remember thinking that I would have loved seeing him with his niece. Because of the hole in our lives, I know how great your loss is. I will remember you and your fine son and wish that you find some strength.
Diane Horning (Scotch Plains, NJ ) - 3/21/02
Dear Mark Hindy Charitable Foundation founders and contributors, Mr. George Hindy called our Quiet Remembrance Group, which had been mentioned in the Cantor Fitzgerald website, requesting a Quiet Remembrance pendant in honor of Mark. Our Group honors the sacrifices of the families affected by our national tragedy by sending them our gift of a Quiet Remembrance pendant or lapel pin which is designed with angel wings, symbolizing the spirit of our loved ones, their birthstone at the base and their memory engraved. It was in this conversation that I came to know of Mark Hindy and the Foundation. This morning I have read the many tributes to Mark and the story of his short life. The Foundation website has certainly made his life very real to me and I mourn with all of you the loss of this beautiful person. The relating of his closeness to his niece, Olivia, was particularly heartfelt. The Quiet Remembrance Group's mission is to bring comfort to our families who have lost so much in this tragedy. Please know that we will contact the hundreds of families who have been in touch with us and make them aware of this noble endeavor. If there is further ways in which we can help further your cause, please let us know.
Sincerely,
The Quiet Remembrance Group, Inc. - 3/22/2002
a nonprofit organization
Margaret Goff, Director
