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What a great, warm, tribute to your father, Mark. My condolences to you and your family.

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Thank you, John. Good to hear from you.

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Yes, I don't know how, but I seem to have dropped the ball somehow.

I've been out on the campaign trail and all. Look forward to our inauguration if we keep our momentum up.

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What a day that will be! 😉🤣

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Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories and stories about your Dad. I’m terribly sorry for your loss, Mark.

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Thank you, Justin. 🤓

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I'm sorry to hear about your father. I'm sending my condolences.

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Thank you, Bill. 🤓

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Got me choked up at the last two lines. But in a joyous way! Thanks!

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Thank you, Ted. 🤓

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This is beautiful! May he rest in peace. 🙏🏻

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Thank you, Claudia.

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Sorry for your loss, Mark. *hugs*

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Thank you, Patricia. 🤓

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That was awesome Mark. So sorry for the loss of your dad though. My 94 year old father is still here but slowing down more and more.

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Thank you, Pennie. Your Dad has seen a lot in his time, for sure.

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Losing a parent is tough. The good stories sustain us when we cannot call them and hear their voices. I am so sorry, Mark.

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That is true. Thank you, Lana.

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A touching tribute to your father, Mark. He will never be far from you in spirit. The donut shop photo was special. I can see your father's likeness in you. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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Thank you, K.C. Donuts are a Starlin family tradition. 🤓

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Beautifully done, Mark! 💚💚💚

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Thank you, Jack.

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You loved this man, and this was a truly heartfelt eulogy, Mark. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. The school report was delightful, and I could actually smell the popcorn here at my table while reading.

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Thank you, Sharron. Popcorn nights were the best! 🤓

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Beautiful, Mark, thank you for sharing and my condolences on your loss. I'm a stone's throw from many of the locations you mentioned in Michigan. I drive through Ypsi on my way to work in Ann Arbor. It's a small world sometimes.

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Thank you, Brian. Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor were my stomping ground growing up.

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Mark, the pictures you shared capture the heart of your memories so beautifully—it’s amazing how a single photo can keep the past alive. Your tribute truly honors your dad, from Saturday popcorn nights to those simpler times with only three TV channels. Through your words and images, it feels like he’s still here, reminding us how powerful those moments with family really are.

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Thank you, Coleen. That was my hope. 🤓

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That was beautiful Mark such great memories of your dad, keep those forever in your ❤️ And your right it’s not goodbye , it’s “see you later” Jeff and I are praying for you and your mom and family.

Hugs, Terey

PS I remember popcorn nights too the BEST!

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Thank you, Terey. We have "popcorn and movie nights" when my grandsons spend the night.

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Carrying on the tradition I love that :)

Come to think of it when my grandsons were in Reno we did the same however they are more ice cream kinda guys :)

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Prayers for the upward journey, Mark.

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Thanks, Adrian. 🤓

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This memorial was fantastic! My condolences to you and your family.

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Thank you, Richard. 🤓

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