I was fortunate enough to get to see my nephew when I visited my brother this summer. He seemed so excited to see me. I felt very loved. To know Mark Elliott, you only had to look into his eyes. When he was happy, they sparkled, but this year those flashes were few. His eyes were unbearably sad. It broke my heart. There was an exception though. When he took Aimee's children into the pool and watched their faces light up, he was so gentle and during those times, he was happy. He would post their pictures on facebook and email me that they were wonderful. It was so sweet to watch him with them. Depression and pain seems to haunt our family. I'm only sorry that we lost someone so young and that he did not turn to those who loved him to avoid giving in to the pain. We will all miss that sideways grin and ornery attitude. Goodbye Marcus. We love you.