I am devastated to hear this sad news.
I first met Mark, more than 20 years ago when my step mum used to be his mothers nurse. Since then we have remained firm friends and he has dropped in on my dad, little sister and stepmom on a regular basis in Fort Lauderdale. Every year, or few years I have visited Florida from the UK and always caught up with Mark for drinks and dinner.
My dad died 8 years ago very suddenly whilst I was in visiting him in Fort Lauderdale. Mark was so supportive, attended the viewing of the body to support us all with his presence and gave such a genuine, heartfelt and warm speech at dads funeral, for which I will be eternally grateful.
Mark loved his friends and his family so much and was always talking about his sister and her children. He was so much fun and was probably the most friendly and open person I know. I can't believe that he has gone and I don't think Florida will ever feel the same to me, without his constant presence.
I remember his visits to Paris and England, his love of his Camero, his loyalty to Met Life, his cat (I forgot her name!), his trips to Costa Rica, his love for Skyy vodka with an olive, his walk on part in Scarface, his charity work, his bike riding and dive/boat trips with friends, dancing and his love of rock music - he really was Mr Florida personified.
Ive added some photos I had on my phone. The most recent was a year ago, when we met up in Las Olas and was the first time he had seen my daughter in about 9 years( see photo 1). Im sure I have some more in old photograph albums that I can find.
I hadn't chatted with Mark since March and therefore, just found out the news today as we had also googled and found this news. Im very happy for any of Marks family or friends to contact me at [email protected] if they would like and we send them all our condolences.
We're all so very upset and sorry we couldn't show our respects at his funeral. We all hope he rests in peace and is still 'rocking out' up in heaven. Love and miss you Mark xxx
Jennifer Wynter, Jessica and Simon and the whole Wynter family in Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta and London, England:
Ville, Hylma, Janine, LeMarc, La'Mia, Andrew, Lesley, Alyssa, Jackie, Malcolm, Olivia and Emily.
