Mark Bolton for my whole life, for all intents and purposes, was/is my uncle. Growing up, he always made time for me when everyone else was busy. He taught me how to play chess, something I was later to teach my own son. When I would stay at his place we would play trivia pursuit, even though I didnt play very well. He made everything fun. Uncle Mark had a way of making you feel loved and accepted. He was one of the most stand-up men I've ever know. He will serve to be the example of honesty in my mind forever.
On a lighter note, I will never forget when I was small and Uncle Jeff took Uncle Mark's favorite tape of oh Mickey youre so fine, and at every spot when it said "Oh Mickey" Uncle Jeff hit record and had me say "oh Mickey". It was a day before Uncle Mark found out. He was mad then, but we've laughed about it years later. That is how I want to remember him, his big smile and laughter. God has picked a truely beautiful flower.