Mark Lester Thornton
November 3, 1959 - April 11, 2020

"Sorry that mark die I what to now how did he died? "

"Grew up with him at Iowa School for the Deaf and we had so much fun together.... So long, Mark"

" I bet the angels are dancing and singing in celebration of your arrival. Thank you for being such a kind and good friend to me. I bet your mom and Sable are happy to see you. I love you my friend and that will never go away. "

"Mark was always happy to see me and always wanted to see me happy. We messaged on a regular basis. I am glad you can put down the walking stick and fly high Mark! "

"The best memories of my cousin Mark were whenever we were together we were always laughing and having a good time. Whether it was him laughing while I tried to speak in sign language or just being together and laughing about everything. I love you Mark and sorry you had to leave so soon."

"Mark was a patient person I got to know from my job at UPS with him.. I wanted to talk to him and he let me spell words (because I knew the ABC's in ASL) he'd write me notes in response...over the years I learned shortcuts so I didn't have to spell it out. (my first word was what) I can see him now...I will miss Mark Thornton. RIP"

"Mark you are a wonderful friend and always made me feel loved and important. You lived your life on earth as a man who would bend over backwards just to put a smile on someone else's face. I can sign the alphabet and I know how to sign a couple other words bcuz of u. You were my only deaf friend so u were the only one I know who never told me that I needed to slow down when I talk...lol and for that I will never forget u. RIP"

"Eagle Fly high. I love you . You were a blessing to everyone who knew you. You will always be my friend. I will bet Sable is glad to have you back. She missed you. Now you can truly soar the sky and watch from the eagles view. I love you."