tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post2055397375435830967..comments2024-01-29T02:33:38.596-05:00Comments on My Daley Rant: On the Loss of a Good FriendRick Daleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-6133430071834267362010-09-21T12:06:44.101-04:002010-09-21T12:06:44.101-04:00Thank you for the beautiful sentiments about Mark....Thank you for the beautiful sentiments about Mark. He truly was a one-of-a-kind boundless spirit who encouraged everyone he knew to go out on the proverbial limb every once in a while... I remember when Devon was about 2 he fed him a jalapeno as we watched, and the contortion of his face was one of the most hysterical sights I have ever seen! We laughed 'til we cried... including little D. :) I hope he has found peace... much love to you, friend, Nancy B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-87988158285925712782010-09-19T00:26:13.608-04:002010-09-19T00:26:13.608-04:00Percy, my friend, your memories make me smile... i...Percy, my friend, your memories make me smile... in a bittersweet manner.. which means that it touched me... as did Mark's life.<br />I have fond yet clouded memories of you and Mark playing bass/guitar around (many) a campfire. <br />It is great to have reconnected with you recently and, although it was before this tragedy, it strikes me all the keener now. <br />I have never run with a better caliber of people as I did back in the day and I am glad you (as many of them are) are doing so famously. The years melt away the moment I hear of any... thing from those I was lucky enough to be involved with during those very important times.<br />My best to you and your family.<br />D.Dave Demarchinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-15012567689706684962010-09-17T00:39:48.567-04:002010-09-17T00:39:48.567-04:00I'm so very sorry for your loss. True friends...I'm so very sorry for your loss. True friends are rare, and the only good thing about losing them is knowing that a piece of you goes with them as well, a tie to all the good times you've shared. I'm sure somewhere your friend is holding the gate open for when you arrive - with a hot pepper dipped in wasabi in one hand and a mischievous gleam in his eye.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-30706095715143628242010-09-16T14:56:47.780-04:002010-09-16T14:56:47.780-04:00Rick, I'm really sorry to hear about your frie...Rick, I'm really sorry to hear about your friend passing. It's nice to be able to focus on the good moment you shared. <br /><br />I love this one "Of wasabi. "You'll like it, it's like guacamole". My first experience with wasabi taught me a valuable lesson.. :)About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-41969318389534452732010-09-15T16:21:39.811-04:002010-09-15T16:21:39.811-04:00Thanks to all who have expressed their sympathy. ...Thanks to all who have expressed their sympathy. Many people have been affected by Mark's passing, and that goes to show the positive impact his life had on us all.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-54710236683677111752010-09-15T15:55:14.943-04:002010-09-15T15:55:14.943-04:00I like the way you remember him and I hope someone...I like the way you remember him and I hope someone writes a tribute like this one to me when I die. <br /><br />My good friend died of cancer last month. I can still hear her laugh in my head and I so hope I always will.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-63600449979349255502010-09-15T13:43:51.352-04:002010-09-15T13:43:51.352-04:00I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm glad t...I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm glad that he has you to remember him. :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-84100993381546011212010-09-15T08:45:37.850-04:002010-09-15T08:45:37.850-04:00I'm an old friend of Mark's from NC. Thank...I'm an old friend of Mark's from NC. Thank you so much for posting these memories!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-50151868952154682622010-09-14T21:50:07.093-04:002010-09-14T21:50:07.093-04:00Condolences, Rick... great memories you have, thou...Condolences, Rick... great memories you have, though, in some ways, that makes it harder, I've found.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-12122097246298048972010-09-14T21:19:42.632-04:002010-09-14T21:19:42.632-04:00As I know you- I'm sure you will share lots of...As I know you- I'm sure you will share lots of your great memories with Mark's family/friends... I think at times like this-just knowing a person had such an impact on others could mean so much to them. <br />I'm so sorry to hear about this, but hope that he is in a better, more peaceful place now. This is a really tough world to be in...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996982722731589269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-59056290946615112272010-09-14T21:18:32.548-04:002010-09-14T21:18:32.548-04:00Jay, thanks for sharing that.
Mike- Me and Julio ...Jay, thanks for sharing that.<br /><br />Mike- Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard was heavy in the rotation, too. Mark and I had a good twenty or thirty songs we played regularly, and we could cycle through a dozen without ever saying a word about what the next one would be. One of us would transition in and the other would just follow. Too bad neither of us could sing.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-25958931283235401092010-09-14T21:05:08.557-04:002010-09-14T21:05:08.557-04:00I remember the sing-alongs on Worthington Street. ...I remember the sing-alongs on Worthington Street. His favorites - "Henry" by New Riders of the Purple Sage, and "Me and My Uncle" by the Dead. I still know almost every word of both by heart.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-45272397220856224552010-09-14T20:33:24.769-04:002010-09-14T20:33:24.769-04:00I'm sorry.I'm sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-80892917923447994952010-09-14T20:32:25.056-04:002010-09-14T20:32:25.056-04:00I'm so very sorry, Rick. As you know, Just wen...I'm so very sorry, Rick. As you know, Just went through something similar. There really aren't good words...the best I can do is tell you that I hate it for you and his family.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-33829006943481970562010-09-14T18:16:40.320-04:002010-09-14T18:16:40.320-04:00One of the fondest memories I had with Mark was a ...One of the fondest memories I had with Mark was a road trip we made from Columbus to Boulder, Colorado in 1994 - the two of us, all in one straight shot, no sleeping. We were so excited to get to Boulder to see friends who had moved there before us and to explore the mountains we had heard so much about. I still have the Jeep we made that trip in and last night as I took out the trash, I looked at the Jeep and I burst into tears thinking of Mark and I driving together. Mark was going to move to Boulder after that trip but those plans were to be delayed for a couple of years. For many years I was upset Mark didn't move to Boulder with us in 1994 and have always wondered if that would have made a difference in his life. I so wanted him to continue to be my roommate and be close to me. I hope Mark has found peace and I'll love him always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626739088836868602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318141125465644859.post-86486451990531522232010-09-14T17:44:40.932-04:002010-09-14T17:44:40.932-04:00It really sounds like you had great times with Mar...It really sounds like you had great times with Mark. Glad you decided to share them with the world.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.com