Ozzy

[eno]

It is with great sadness that I am informing the community of the passing of Ozzy. (Ozzy72)

I do not know of any details as I have just found out via facebook posts.

I was in contact with him only a week or so ago and he was his usual jovial and helpful self.

I know he had many friends on here and was part of the team that kept this place running.

Once I have more details I will add to this thread to keep those of you who dont have facebook informed.

[Fly2e]

I too found out about this yesterday, I can't believe it. I chat with Mark like every other day. He was planning on coming to NY this summer and we were finally going to have a few pints together. We met here @ SimV Back in 2005 or so. We used to spend hundreds of hours flying together online. We also were Mods here for years as you can see a lot of Mark's posts are still pined. I have no idea what could have happened, totally shocked to hear about this, damn Mark, too young my brother.... We just face-timed each other at Christmas and had a few laughs... Fair Winds...

[pete]

OMG what a shock!
Mark has been part of this site and community for as long as I can remember. What a huge shock. Anyone know how? Way too young.

[ftldave]

Countless times Mark's posts brought a smile, a laugh. He had a good sense of humor that can be well remembered and admired.

[Hagar]

This is very sad news indeed. Mark was a good friend although we'd not been in touch for several years.

[Fly2e]

From Mark's cousin...
"For those of you who don’t know me, I am Mark’s cousin Jane. After reading some of your posts, I can see that there is some confusion about what is going on, and like us, you are in shock and want to know what is happening. Mark was unfortunately found deceased in his house on Friday. It is believed that his death was from natural causes and at the moment that is all we know. When there is any further information I will let you know. Look after yourselves xxx"

[Dave T]

Like everyone else I was shocked by the news of Marks death, thank you for the update.

[Romulus111VADT]

This is from Marks cousin Frances Wells

"Hope your doing ok, well as well as can be expected.
We have just heard today (o was going to post something tonight on fb) that the autopsy said it was a pulmonary embolism, so he wouldn’t have known anything, which is a blessing.

I haven't seen or spoken to Emi and David as I don't have numbers for them or Agi.
I know they went to see Helena on Sunday with Agi and from what I can tell they are in shock and very upset, but coping as well as they can.
I have sent them a card to Helena's with my number and address in if they would like to contact me. Not sure I can do much more for them for now."

[C]

Hi all,

Craig passed the sad news to me this evening; despite Mark and I conversing fairly often over the years (and me being jealous that he was neighbours with Lt Gruber from ‘Allo ‘Allo), Facebook sadly hadn’t put any of the news on my feed.

He was a fine gent and always entertaining to talk to. I just wish back in the old days we’d had the chance to meet for a beer.

Rest in peace Mark.

[alrot]

OMG I'm just learn about this ,he was so kind and cool person

terrible news .....Rest in Peace Mark

[flyboy 28]

Absolutely gutted to read this. Mark and I never met in real life but the online friendship he provided to me, a dorky kid who didn't have any airplane friends in real life, gave a two-way outlet to share the love for the Spitfire. If any of Mark's friends or family end up reading this, please do know I will always think of him when I see that airplane. Peace to all.

James

[4_Series_Scania]

Hello all, very long time, no see.

I had to drop by to express my sincerest condolences and indeed shock at only just hearing about this, the message was buried in an old email account I used years ago and thank you for sharing this sad information. (You'll know who you are...)

Ozzy (Mark) was probably one of my first "internet friends" and whilst I've been away from the sim community for a very long time, I have very fond memories of his banter, humorous conversations and intelligent advice.

I had to drop by to offer my belated but sincere condolences.

Rest in peace and fly high.

Paul.

[pete]

So nice to hear from you Paul!
& yes it was indeed a shock to hear about Mark.

Hello all, very long time, no see.

I had to drop by to express my sincerest condolences and indeed shock at only just hearing about this, the message was buried in an old email account I used years ago and thank you for sharing this sad information. (You'll know who you are...)

Ozzy (Mark) was probably one of my first "internet friends" and whilst I've been away from the sim community for a very long time, I have very fond memories of his banter, humorous conversations and intelligent advice.

I had to drop by to offer my belated but sincere condolences.

Rest in peace and fly high.

Paul.