tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post3920684270350376464..comments2024-03-04T12:44:00.261+00:00Comments on Debi Alper: MARK REID 1964-2007.Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09600815804658702077noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-11246763101728269412008-02-17T19:09:00.000+00:002008-02-17T19:09:00.000+00:00Hello Debi. I am Mark's other sister, and the las...Hello Debi. I am Mark's other sister, and the last one who will emerge from Mark's past. I wanted to thank you for writing such a moving tribute to our brother. We came across your blog by accident and have all been very touched by your taking the time to write this, for someone you obviously cared about and knew in recent years when we did not. We have been so interested in your words, as they also help to fill in more of the gaps from the last few years. We wanted to let everyone know that Mark did have a family who cared. There are indeed always 2 sides to every story, and I must let you know that Mark did not have an abusive stepfather who hated him, but one who cared and never stopped trying, finally praying for him daily. But we are sad to know that Mark remembered his childhood in that way, and we hope that he can now be at peace. His death has affected us all, and we appreciate everyone's kind words. He would surely be SO amazed that people have had this interest in him - hoping he knows that! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-8226597095523555952008-01-17T15:05:00.000+00:002008-01-17T15:05:00.000+00:00Mark's sisters! I can't tell you how grateful I a...Mark's sisters! I can't tell you how grateful I am to you for contacting me and telling your side of the story. I will post it so that everyone sees your comments as otherwise this info might not be seen here.<BR/><BR/>More than anything, I'm so very glad to hear that Mark was indeed loved. If you want to communicate with me privately, please feel free to email me at info@debialper.co.uk.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600815804658702077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-26784206435345453562008-01-16T21:07:00.000+00:002008-01-16T21:07:00.000+00:00I am Mark's other sister. Whilst we are very touch...I am Mark's other sister. Whilst we are very touched by everyone's kind words, please remember that Mark was a heroin user for most of his adult life. He did not leave home in his early teens. He had a very promising job for five years with British Telecom. He left home at 19 on his own accord, returning home several times. Mark had a very normal childhood and was loved dearly by his family and we all mourn him and miss him terribly. Mark severed ties with his family, despite our best efforts, we did not know of his whereabouts since 1998, until we were informed of his death in December. Please remember there are always two sides to a story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-19443374484791205252008-01-16T20:24:00.000+00:002008-01-16T20:24:00.000+00:00I am the sister of Mark. He was always. and is sti...I am the sister of Mark. He was always. and is still loved, and is now deeply mourned. He will be given a decent burial once the Police can release the body and will be surrounded by his Mother and sisters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-67079839217590954052008-01-09T12:47:00.000+00:002008-01-09T12:47:00.000+00:00That is so so sad. I felt shivers too. Thank you D...That is so so sad. I felt shivers too. <BR/>Thank you Debi. You gave real dignity to 'just another statistic'. Rest in peace Mark.Lucy Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831060852859704680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-52107587864622731192008-01-03T22:14:00.000+00:002008-01-03T22:14:00.000+00:00Very well written post Debi. You wrote about him a...Very well written post Debi. You wrote about him and made it matter - you big softie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280161801824435219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-89310019373076794912007-12-23T11:44:00.000+00:002007-12-23T11:44:00.000+00:00Shameless - Mark was an amazing guy with so much p...Shameless - Mark was an amazing guy with so much potential but he was dealt a lousy hand. <BR/><BR/>HC - yes, I knew about that. Mark was only one of many but each and every one was a real person with their own story. He's a symbol of them all, but no one wants to just be a symbol. I hope by giving his story here people will think about every individual life.<BR/><BR/>Take care and stay safe. D xxxDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600815804658702077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-17499605709636240812007-12-22T18:27:00.000+00:002007-12-22T18:27:00.000+00:00R.I.P. Mark Reid, now over 100 homeless have died ...R.I.P. Mark Reid, now over 100 homeless have died on the streets in London this year,which was marked at a service at St Martins Church, Trafalgar Square, Novenber 2007 <BR/> homelesschickenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629015.post-22437468980663134262007-12-22T14:43:00.000+00:002007-12-22T14:43:00.000+00:00Wow, Debi. This was an increidbly moving read. I f...Wow, Debi. This was an increidbly moving read. I felt real shivers reading about Mark, and I like to think that your kindness improved things just ever so slightly for him. Thank you for this powerfully written memorial.S. 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