Celebrating the Life and Spirit of Mark Utter

Dear Friends and Beloved Supporters of Mark,

January 20th would have been Mark’s birthday celebration, and amidst all the hustle and bustle of life, I could feel his strong spirit with us.

Mark touched so many lives with his energy, wisdom, and joy, and I’m writing to share how we plan to honor him.

Upcoming Events to Celebrate Mark

We are organizing two events to celebrate Mark’s life and legacy:

  1. Film Screening and Remembrance at Main Street Landing’s Film House

    • Thank you, Mariah, for helping make this possible!

    • This event will feature videos of Mark and opportunities to reminisce and reflect on his incredible journey.

  2. Boat Ride on the ‘Spirit of Ethan Allen’

    • Mark loved this boat, and we hope to gather for a ride in his memory.

How You Can Get Involved

If you’d like to join the planning committee, please email me at emily@gmsavt.org. Your input and ideas will make these events even more meaningful.

Alternatively, if you have any words of encouragement or thoughts to help us “get this party started,” I’d love to hear from you!

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to read this wonderful article by Ken Picard, which gives some backstory to a piece he wrote shortly after Mark’s passing. You can check it out here.

Let us carry on with Mark’s smile in our eyes and the sounds of his laughter in our ears. Together, we can honor his memory by celebrating the joy, strength, and encouragement he gave to us all.

With love and gratitude,
Emily