It's been a long time since I posted on the Zone and I wish this weren't these circumstances. I know many of you old-time Zoners in the Northeast know Mark "SharkM" and know him to be an amazing soul, and he happens to be one of my oldest friends.
About a month ago, Mark found out he had a tumor, and after some back and forth through the testing, it was determined he needed surgery to have it removed. The good news was that it was most likely benign, but the bad news was that it was in a very difficult location to remove. Today they made an attempt to remove it and there were complications forcing them to have to go back and make another attempt tomorrow. It's going to be another long difficult round of surgery.
Mark's in the ICU tonight and needs all the seriously strong good vibes, positive energy love and prayers we can send his way. If you're reading this and know of other old-time Zoners who know Mark, please let them know as well.
Mark is at one of the best hospitals in country and I'm hopeful he'll be back on his feet soon. But please send the vibes along...
~Tom
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:02 am
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:04 am
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{{+Mark SharkM +}}
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:15 am
Hoping for better results
Hoping for better results tomorrow. Vibes to Mark.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:37 am
{{{Mark}}}
{{{Mark}}}
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:55 am
Vibes health to all
Vibes
health to all
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island judit
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:59 am
Thank you so much for letting
Thank you so much for letting us know the latest, Tom. Mark posted openly on FB about it recently, but this is a nasty turn of events.
((( Strength for all through the surgery )))
((( Best possible results )))
((( Happy healing Mark and relieved family smiling soon )))
((( BIG LOVE )))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 01:22 am
Go doctors go!
Go doctors go!
Keep on chooglin' Mark!!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Johnny D skudebro
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 01:49 am
I suppose that it's good that
I suppose that it's good that he is being watched closely in the ICU.
Hoping that all goes extremely well tonight, tomorrow, and beyond.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 05:14 am
(((((Markm!!!!)))))
(((((Markm!!!!)))))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 07:31 am
Praying for a full and speedy
Praying for a full and speedy recovery
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 07:36 am
Sorry to hear about this.
Sorry to hear about this.
Get well SharkM.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 07:58 am
Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks for the heads up. Thinking of Mark and his family today. Great guy.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 07:59 am
Prayers and positive energies
Prayers and positive energies....
((((Mark))))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 08:44 am
Mark you got this!!
Mark you got this!!
((((Mark))))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 09:42 am
You know what’s awesome about
You know what’s awesome about our tribe? People like MARK!
Randomly meeting-up to hang and go to a show while passing through...then realizing you’ve been to many of the same shows and have many of the same friends...making our circle of electricity a little bigger and brighter with his kindness, generosity, and crazy.
You got all my (((strength and love))) brother.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 09:48 am
{{{{{Healing vibes to SharkM}
{{{{{Healing vibes to SharkM}}}}}
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: smokestack lightning
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 09:54 am
healing thoughts going out to
healing thoughts going out to you brother
you can do this, mark
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Jay Siobud
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 10:40 am
Damn. Hoping for the best,
Damn. Hoping for the best, Mark! He's a nice guy and I wish him all the BEST.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 10:49 am
(((((Healing vibes)))))
(((((Healing vibes)))))
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee Herbal Dave
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:27 am
Always have enjoyed Mark's
Always have enjoyed Mark's presence in these forums. Wishing you strength through a successful surgery today, and a full recovery ahead.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:30 am
((((SharkM))))
((((SharkM))))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:35 am
{{{{SharkM}}}
{{{{SharkM}}}
love and wishing you the best.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:39 am
my prayers are with you Mark
my prayers are with you Mark
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:43 am
My Kindest Thoughts &
My Kindest Thoughts & Prayers go out to Mr. SharkM now and always
And of course,
FONDEST
BEST
WISHES !!
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 11:56 am
All the best. Take it easy
All the best. Take it easy Mark the Shark.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:03 pm
(((MARK)))
(((MARK)))
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:30 pm
Be strong and may your
Be strong and may your doctors be on their game. Go Team Mark!
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 12:42 pm
Best of healing vibes to
Best of healing vibes to SharkM!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: T is for Stondagain
on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 08:05 pm
Quick update of what I know
Quick update of what I know at this point. Mark essentially had a second full day of surgery today and even with the many hours on the table. they were not able to remove the tumor but he is stable in the ICU. I'll give another update when i know more.
I know Mark will be humbled when he is able to check back on the Zone and see the support for him....
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 08:15 pm
I was just checking for an
I was just checking for an update. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Hang in there, Mark!
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 08:19 pm
Thanks for this update, Tom.
Thanks for this update, Tom.
The news and waiting must be so hard for Mark's wife, family and friends. Heartbreaking that they couldn't remove the tumor, I hope they'll be able to retard/contain its growth.
Love, hope.
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 08:57 pm
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 09:36 pm
You got this Mark, my prayers
You got this Mark, my prayers are with you
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on Thursday, August 23, 2018 – 10:54 pm
Hang in there, Mark.
Hang in there, Mark.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: comic book colors on a violin river... Cumberlyn
on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 01:09 am
Sending Love, Prayers and
Sending Love, Prayers and Strength ...out to Mark and his family !

Met him and he is a super nice guy, sorry your having to go this.
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on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 01:21 am
Wishing you well, Mark.
Wishing you well, Mark.
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on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 02:38 am
Mark is indeed one of the
Mark is indeed one of the really good ones. It's been a while since I've seen him but hope to remedy that as soon as possible. Love ya my brother. {{{{Mark and Sharon}}}}
.
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on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 10:53 am
Mark was stable overnight,
Mark was stable overnight, but with two straight days of surgery will have a recovery hill to climb, then a road to go afterwards. So keep those vibes coming!
Hopefully Mark will be able to check back in here soon himself...
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on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 11:08 am
Great to hear that Mark is
Great to hear that Mark is stable after surgery!
Wishing him a swift and full recovery.
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on Friday, August 24, 2018 – 11:24 am
{{{Mark}}}
{{{Mark}}}
wishing you the best
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on Sunday, August 26, 2018 – 10:44 pm
Hoping Mark’s on the up and
Hoping Mark’s on the up and up. Thanks for keeping us posted, Tom.
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on Monday, August 27, 2018 – 06:00 am
((((((((((Sharkm))))))))))
((((((((((Sharkm))))))))))
here's to a quick recovery
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on Monday, August 27, 2018 – 04:13 pm
any updates Tom?
any updates Tom?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lasher Von Zekenstein zeke17
on Thursday, August 30, 2018 – 09:23 am
Much trading of music with
Much trading of music with Mark back in the days of the trades and vines folder.
Wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery.
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on Thursday, August 30, 2018 – 03:04 pm
News?
News?
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 01:23 pm
Any update on Mark?
Any update on Mark?
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 01:33 pm
(((MARK)))
(((MARK)))
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Markm Sharkm
on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 03:13 pm
Hi Everyone-
Hi Everyone-
its Mark!
Give me 5, I’m still alive!
Thank you so much for the vibes and prayers. They really do work!
its been a surreal couple of weeks to say the least, but they let me go home last Friday. Being home has been great, my own bed, my amazing wife’s cooking and no longer being surrounded by so many sick people.
i still have a lot of recovery ahead, but I am trying to feel a little better each day. I often need to remind myself that my surgery only began 2 weeks ago tomorrow! Pretty amazing that I’m home on my couch today.
i truly appreciate all the kind thoughts and will keep the crew updated. And you New England Zonahs, you know who you are, we need to get together SOON!!!!
<3
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 03:22 pm
So happy to hear the good
So happy to hear the good news. Rest up and zone on Brother!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ... Voodoo Chile
on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 03:30 pm
Great news,
Great news,
It's SharkM week!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island judit
on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 03:57 pm
You've had quite a go of it
Good to see you, Mark.
You've had quite a go of it and yet you seem like your self, intact. Having surgeries as you did can be really disruptive. I'm not someone who thinks of auras, but after I had a serious/big surgery a friend told me I shouldn't expect to feel like my usual self "because your aura has been cut" - it actually made some sense. I slogged through some complications and felt like myself about 6 months later. 6 months! Being cut and opened is big. Give yourself time to heal, repair, etc. I know your loving family will help with that.
Wishing you well in all regards, sending love and strength.
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 04:45 pm
awesome man. keep on keepin'
awesome man. keep on keepin' on and enjoy every cupcake
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 05:24 pm
Happy to hear you are on the
Happy to hear you are on the mend !! Hope you get plenty of rest.
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 06:16 pm
Right on Mark! Good news!
Right on Mark! Good news! Healing vibes headin' your way. Keep on rockin'.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee Herbal Dave
on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 06:21 pm
Thanks for the report, Mark.
Thanks for the report, Mark. Glad to hear you are on the mend!
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 06:26 pm
Wow. God bless you Mark.
Wow. God bless you Mark.
Get well soon, big guy ~
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on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – 06:37 pm
Well, all right!
Well, all right!