Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HAPPY 4th of JULY MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH!! KEEP WATCHING OVER US AS YOU ALWAYS DO!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS

your friend always

July 5, 2007

Happy Father's Day, Mark.

By now, everyone who has read your refelections knows what an amazing husband, loyal friend, and outstanding police officer you are. I want to make sure everyone knows what a wonderful, loving father you are.

You always loved the Brad Paisley song, Half the Man You Didn't Have to Be. To me, that song always described you. Even before we were married, you treated Wade and Kayla as if they were your biological children. You didn't just help me take care of them and raise them, you loved them as your own. After Taylor was born, you treated all three of them the same. The people we met after we were married did not know unless we told them. Friends would tell me that you were always talking about me and the kids. They always told me how lucky we were and that whenever you talked about us they could tell how proud you were. I remember when a friend of ours told us Kayla looked just like her daddy. That was right after we got married. Kayla was only five. Neither of you said anything, you just looked at each other and grinned.

The first Christmas without you we were driving up to see your parents and Kayla played a song for me. She said the first time she heard it, she thougt of you. The song was Blair Larson's The Best Man. The song is from a son's perspective and talks about how his step-dad was the best man to love his mom and be a daddy to him and his sister. In the song the man marries the mom when the son is eight years old. The same age Wade was when we got married. Kayla swears the song is about you.

Even though this is the third Father's Day without you, it doesn't get any easier or less painful for us. We miss you so much. There is a void in our lives that will never be filled. Not a day goes by that we do not talk about something we did together. The kids love to talk about all the silly things you did to make them laugh and all the special things you would to let us know how special we were to you.

Thank you for everything you did for us. I love you and miss you.

Deanna

wife of Cpl. Mark Jones

June 17, 2007

Mark,

Hey brother it has been a while since I left a reflection. Although sometime has passed I reflect on your memory very often. I was leaving for Iraq the weekend of your second memorial. I wanted so much to be there. I know you're watching over me here as the "close calls" have only been "close". I miss you and the times we chatted online the last time I deployed. I have had some rough times out here and thinking of you and your passionate spirit get me through them. You continue to make a difference in the lives of so many by the way you lived your life. I am grateful for having you as a freind and a brother.

Officer Sean O'Neill
HARDEEVILLE PD

June 16, 2007

HI MARK JUST DROPPING BY TO LET YOU KNOW I WAS THINKING OF YOU!!!!! I WAS LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND HEARD ONE OF THOSE MANY SONGS YOU USE TO SING ALL THE TIME BY TOBY KEITH AND WILLIE WISKEY FOR MY MEN AND BEER FOR MY HORSES. AND ALL I COULD DO WAS SMILE IT TOOK EVERYTHING I HAD TO HOLD BACK THE TEARS MAN I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME.....KEEP WATCHING OVER US... I LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER ALWAYS................I WILL WRITE LATER..

missing you from GEORGIA

May 26, 2007

Hi Mark, Well here it is another Mother's Day without you. Your brothers are taking me out for breakfast tomorrow. The only thing missing will be you,but you will always be in my heart. I just wanted to let you know that we all miss you and love you. Keep watch over us.
Love, Mom

Darlene Jones/Mother
Mother

May 12, 2007

HAPPY EASTER MARK....... WE REALLY MISS YA
LOVE YA ALWAYS

friends always
love and miss ya

April 8, 2007

Hey daddy,
I was just listening to my music and instead of hearing Randy Travis or Toby Kieth singing i heard your voice ringing out. Everythime i listen to one of our songs all i hear is you and how happy you were when you sang them to me. Also i heard so many songs that remind me of you like "The best Man" by Blaine Larson it fits our family perfectly but most of all it is you to the "T". Everyday it gets harder and harder but i knoe you are watching over me now and keeping me safe.
I miss you so much dad and i always will. You have always been there for me when i needed you the most. I still can't believe you are gone. Somedays I think i hear you calling my name and turn to talk to you and you're not there. Just please keep watching over us as you always have but mainly nana and papa.

I love and miss you more and more everyday.

Love,
Kayla

Kayla Blanks
daughter

April 2, 2007

Hi Mark sorry i didnt make the memorial but i thought about you as i do everyday i miss you so much time is not getting any better. I miss you more and more daily. i will write you again real soon. I love ya brother keep watching over us as i know you already do.......your friend always and forever................

miss you so much you friend always
and forever

March 16, 2007

HI
UNCLE MARK JUST WRITING TO SAY HI I SAW THE FAMILY IT LOOKS LKE EVERYONE IS DOING ALRIGHT THIS YEAR MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS GREAT I LOVE YOU MARK WRITE YOU LATER

JOSH

March 2, 2007

I just wanted to leave you a comment Mark and let you know that you are thought about often. I only new you for a short period of time but the memories will follow me forever. Please continue to watch over us and please know that we all love you. Sitting in Ohio thinking of you buddy.

Clay Ingram
Friend

February 27, 2007

Mark,

I can't believe it has been two years since you were taken from us. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday, and sometimes it seems like an eternity. There are no words to describe how much I miss you and how much it still hurts. They say time heals all wounds, but they are wrong. No amount of time will ever take away this pain.

You would be so proud of the girls. They miss you so much. You are and will continue you to be part of our everyday lives. They love to tell and hear stories about you and share their memories. They have your strength and your sense of humor. Thankfully, they take after you more than me. I see you in them in so many different ways. They have so many of your expressions and your mannerisms.

I am doing everything I can to raise them the way we did when you were here with us. I try to focus on the positive things everyday. I remind them of your attitude toward life and how you lived life to the fullest. I want them to enjoy life as much as you did.

As for me, I try and set a good example. They can see how much I'm hurting. But they can also see that I focus on what I was given, not what was taken from me. I make sure they know I would not trade the time I had with you for anything. I am so thankful for what you have given me. I will cherish our time together forever. I still rely on your strength to get me through each day. Your strength is what gives me the courage to keep going.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life. I learned so much from you about life, love and laughter. I will never forget the things you taught me. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love you and miss you so much.

I will always love you, Mark.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones
EOW 2/27/05

February 27, 2007

Two years have passed since you were called away and those that love you have thought of you every single day and have shed enough tears to fill a small pond where they could all sit next to and reflect about you and what a hero you truly are. Keep watch over them and protect them, also those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 27, 2007

A man remembered with so much love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.G-d Bless.

February 27, 2007

Dear Mark, Well here it is almost 2 years since you left us. Some days it seems like yesterday and other times it seems more distant. Today was the Poker Run and Flag Football game, in your honor. Dad and I drove down to Hardeeville. It was a perfect day, except for the fact that you weren't there in person. But you were certainly there in spirit. So many people showed up to honor you. Deanna, Kayla, and Taylor all spoke. You would have been so proud of Taylor, she is such a mature 10 year old. Maybe next year I will be brave enough to speak.
Please watch over your Dad and I as we embark on our move to Iowa. You are my Guardian Angel and I miss you more than you could ever imagine.
Love,
Mom

Darlene Jones/Mother

February 24, 2007

Mark -

Tomorrow is supposed to be a good day for the poker run and football game. I know your spirit will be present in the game and on the ride.

Officer Bill Hunnell
Friend

February 23, 2007

to the family of Corporal mark jones let each person remember his Acts of good solutions and right as
a good person.

Jasper County High School
Marine Corps JROTC Company XO
cadet 1st Lt.Kion S.Wilson

Cadet 1st Lt. Kion Wilson
MCJROTC /Company XO

February 23, 2007

hi
uncle mark sorry i could not write in time for valentines
love u and talk to you later

nephew josh

February 23, 2007

I just recently found this page. I had been looking for Mark for the past 10 years. I am very sorry for the loss of Mark. He was always a wonderful friend and person. I remember him fondly and wish I could have gotten in touch with him before he left to patrol in heaven.

If you would like to get in contact with me. Please feel free to look me up in Kettering, Ohio. I would dearly love to speak with all of his family.

Brian Blanding
Friend of Corporal Mark Jones

February 15, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day, honey. I love you and miss you.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Jones

February 13, 2007

It's been a while... As I was going through some difficult times I could always remember your zest for life and law enforcement and how when we worked together it was always a great time.. well, I made it through the muck, got it back and my happiest moment was when Freeman told me that her friend (you) would be proud! Miss you buddy!

Officer Bill Hunnell
Yemassee PD

February 3, 2007

hi

uncle mark im sorry i havent have the chance to say happy new years but happy new years i am still trin to find aunt dieanna and the girls but its hard im going back to parris island on the 1 2 and 3 so i can look for them i am in japser high now and wats so great is that the jrotc class is usmc so my plan is to earn by blues so that i can wear them to your memorial service so that it is in rememberance of you and dedication to you but if i cant earn them by then i will just have to just wear my bdus
(cammies) but i will wear one of them for u well love mark and i will write you later

joshua
nephew

January 16, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

your friend always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 3, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 1, 2007

Happy New Year, baby.

I love you and miss you.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones

January 1, 2007

Hi Mark, Sorry I didn't wish you a Merry Christmas. Dad and I went to Cedar Rapids for Christmas. It was nice to spend time with Ray, Matt, and the grand children. We discussed favorite Christmases and hands down, 2000 won. We all miss you more than you can imagine. My first and last thoughts of every day are of you. The tears are less, at least the ones other people see. There will always be a hole in my heart, no matter how much time passes.
Dad and I will be moving to Iowa soon. I had a job interview at Mercy and we put the house on the market today. We really need to be with Ray and Matt. We will miss Taylor, Kayla, and Deanna, but we have to do this for us. I know that you will understand. We will be just a phone call away if they need us, and we will keep in touch.
I love you and miss you as much or more today as I did before your untimely death. Keep watch over us, I know that you do. Happy New Year my precious first born son.
Love,
Mom

Darlene Jones/Mother

December 29, 2006