DennisLinkletter Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 Last weekend my brother in law was flying his plane to Oregon to watch the eclipse.One mile from the airport, something went wrong and my sister lost a husband, his kids a father, I lost a brother but the world lost the most extraordinary person I’ve ever known. Mark was simply brilliant, this is evident when you read his list of employers SRI, Darpa, JPL, Google etc.. The norm is that people this gifted are usually awkward socially or inept in some way but Mark was as also the most well rounded person you’ve ever met.. He never rubbed it in but I always was very aware he saw the world with much more understanding and clarity then I and other mortals did. I’ve really been struggling with his departure this week, trying to come to terms with my sister and her family’s loss, my loss but I keep feeling like the world really lost a one in a billion guy.. Only silver lining here is that he loved flying and if you have to go too soon, best to be doing what you love.. Here’s to Mark and what he loved.. RIP Mark Rich.. I will really miss your stories and hope to catch up some day in the not so near future.. https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2017/08/21/mark-rich-of-menlo-park-dies-in-plane-crash Quote
5698k Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 Terrible news...Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
FotonDrv Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) We are really sorry for your loss Dennis. It will leave a hole in your heart that can never be fully healed. Prayers to your family.... Edited August 27, 2017 by FotonDrv Quote
Paul Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Time heals all wounds some just take longer. Stay strong. Quote
ckreef Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 Sorry for the loss. Glad he went out doing what he loved to do. The rest of us can only hope for that. Quote
Stile88 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Posted August 27, 2017 Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Quote
MacKenzie Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Dennis, that is a stunning piece of news, so sorry for your loss and your family's loss. Quote
JDBBQ Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Sorry for your and your family's loss. JD Quote
DiveandGrill Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Dennis, so sorry to hear about your brother in law. I saw the news of a plane crash in Oregon last week, you never think there may be some thread of connection. I have landed at Madras airport years ago. Mostly a real sleepy airport, but the eclipse was bringing in one every 3 months minutes. Don't know if traffic could have been a role, but that doesn't help your feelings. So all thoughts are with you and your family with wishes for finding that place where the pain subsides and the good memories of your lov d one are foremost, Best to you... Quote
Aussie Ora Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 That's not good so sorry for you and your family.its hard when it comes out of the blue. Take care mateOutback Kamado Bar and Grill Quote
Bruce Pearson Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Dennis, so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out for you and your family. Quote
Tucker Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Our condolences Dennis. Remembering him and celebrating his life is the highest honor to be paid. Quote
Pequod Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Several of my work colleagues are former DARPA PM's and SETA's (I'm the slacker -- have PI'd DARPA programs, but never worked there). Many of them knew Mark and are stunned by his passing. 1 Quote
KayJab Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 Last weekend my brother in law was flying his plane to Oregon to watch the eclipse.One mile from the airport, something went wrong and my sister lost a husband, his kids a father, I lost a brother but the world lost the most extraordinary person I’ve ever known. Mark was simply brilliant, this is evident when you read his list of employers SRI, Darpa, JPL, Google etc.. The norm is that people this gifted are usually awkward socially or inept in some way but Mark was as also the most well rounded person you’ve ever met.. He never rubbed it in but I always was very aware he saw the world with much more understanding and clarity then I and other mortals did. I’ve really been struggling with his departure this week, trying to come to terms with my sister and her family’s loss, my loss but I keep feeling like the world really lost a one in a billion guy.. Only silver lining here is that he loved flying and if you have to go too soon, best to be doing what you love.. Here’s to Mark and what he loved.. RIP Mark Rich.. I will really miss your stories and hope to catch up some day in the not so near future..https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2017/08/21/mark-rich-of-menlo-park-dies-in-plane-crash Sorry Dennis. Really makes no sense sometimes... Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Quote
Jon B. Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 God must have needed some help..............................that is how I cope with loss like yours! Quote
tony b Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 So sorry for your family's loss, Dennis. Tragic doesn't begin to describe it. Quote
cschaaf Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 Wow, so sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I know you will cherish the memories and keep him in your hearts. Quote
Steve M Posted August 29, 2017 Report Posted August 29, 2017 He sounds like an amazing person. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote
