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August 5, 2023. That was approximately 232 hrs and 30 minutes after my brother was pronounced dead in the middle of Timberline road at age 48.

This what I wrote on Facebook August 6, at 11:23 PM

“Yesterday morning I lost my brother. Jen, Ada, Sally and I cannot express the words that can convey the sadness that we feel although if you read what my girls have said you know the impact his life has had on our family. I'm with my Mom and Dad in Government Camp with Casey, Jess, and Cash. We are here with Rick and Teri, Casey's parents. We've spent the day talking about Mark and how amazing and impactful his life has been. Today the outpouring of love for him is astounding. I've received the many text messages and read all of your posts on social media. Literally from West to East across our nation there are people talking about how much Mark impacted and influenced our lives. There is a hole in the universe today that all of you are trying to fill with your love for my brother. I cannot express the gratitude that I feel for all of your words. None of us can believe that this has happened. My brother was a juggernaut. Everyone and anyone that came into contact with him knows what I mean. I am so proud of him. I could never keep up with him on the mountain, whether on a bike or skis, he was so fucking good I always was in awe. And anytime I was with him, or saw him in a video or on Top Gear, or playing soccer or hockey, in his professional life or with his family or where ever he was excelling at badassery I would stand back watch his excellence and turn to anyone who would listen and say "That's my brother." For all of us that knew Mark, we knew without a doubt that he would do what ever it would take to make every day we were with him to be the best day of our lives. He was the best brother, the best brother in law, the best uncle, the best husband, the best father, and the best son anyone could ever hope to be blessed with. Baily I miss you so much and I love you more than you can ever know. I'll see you again some day. And I promise with all of my heart that your memory will live on today, tomorrow, and forever. You put the second R in GnarR - Love Baily”

I am just starting to write to try and get this thing started. I don’t know how to start, I don’t really know what I want, need, or can say. I’m sitting on a plane flying home from his wife and kids home. My whole family is devastated. Still. And forever.

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