In Memory

of

MARK BREY

1956 - 2003

Message from Mac Brey

10/3/03

Oh my god..!  Thank you.  Your photos, memories, and kind words are comforting to my family and I.   Knowing how many people's lives Mark touched and the positive impact he had is truly gratifying to us.  We are so proud to have had him as a brother and a son....
 
While back in New York this past week I had the pleasure of meeting many of Mark's friends.  I was honored to speak for my family and specifically for my father at the service.  While preparing I had a hard time focusing on creating a "proper" speech...  All I could think of were little memories of good times and laughter... the joke marathons we would have... so finally I just gave up... and decided to say how I felt and tell one last joke... about him.  The audience was filled with his friends many being members of the gay and lesbian community...  Anyway it went something like this:
 
...Mark was who he was and lived his life accordingly, staying true to himself.  He taught me important lessons in life about acceptance and tolerance.  I didn't understand his lifestyle, how could I?  I mean, it seemed so unnatural...  (at this point there was enough tension in the room to cause an ulcer)...
 
How could he have been a vegetarian all these years..?
 
The audience laughed in relief so loud and long.  Thank you. 
 
Life is short, make it count... like Mark did. 

~Mac Brey

In Memorium by Marcus Crowder - Sacramento Bee

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  We invite you to share your experiences, feelings and stories about Mark so that the many people scattered across the country who loved him can come together to celebrate his life. Please click below to send messages or photos of Mark if you have some to share. And...please don't feel that you had to be a close friend, or even know Mark, to write. If you saw him perform I am sure his family and friends would love to see your message.

Suggestions for donations in Mark Brey's name:

Unity Church of New York (212) 560-0758
Mark attended this church and it was an important part of his life

Equity Fights AIDS in the name of Mark Brey

Project Achieve (212) 388-0008
works to prevent the spread of HIV

Housing Works
Mark volunteered for this group which provides help to people with AIDS

Thanks to Peg Hickey for pictures, Matt Castle for music and
Michael Dotson for letting everyone know this is here.

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