Hi All, It has fallen on me to be the bearer of very bad news. Unfortunately Mark (I Want a T5) has passed away. I personally had only met Mark in person once, he was a really nice guy. I'm sorry this is so short, words escape me, in shock and can't believe this has happened. I have asked that our best wishes are passed to his family. He and them are in my thoughts.
This is turning out to be a pretty crap week. Mark was a brilliant bloke, loved his Volvo, his music and above all, his family. Only a few days ago, I was chatting to him about my i.c.e. and he gave me some really useful tips on getting the best out of the sub and amp he kindly gave me. R.I.P. Mark.
Very sad news.
a truly nice guy ..............he will be sadly missed
Sorry to hear this, was he I'll? Or was it an accident?
He also gave me some great tips on my ICE system, Only meet him once at a southern meet and was a great guy, well be missed. R.I.P Mark
Very sad news indeed. I never met Mark but I wish to offer my condolences to his familey.
How sad. Thoughts to his family
I don`t know what to say,something like this always leave me speechless.Very sad news.
R.I.P mark sad news
Very sad news, met him at a Softies meet, he was very enthusiastic, and up for a laugh. R.I.P Mark.
Terrible news, what a shock our thoughts are with his family.... R.I.P Mark
R.i.p. :(
R.i.p mark .very sad news and our thoughts are with your family.
Guys, Sadly, it was me who took the call yesterday to be told mark has passed. We were good friends. We lived 8 miles apart and saw each other couple of times a week and exchanged texts and calls daily. I'm numb. I called Santa and informed him. There is no further details at the moment. His wife is trying to be strong but not doing so well at the moment. I spoke to Marks daughter this morning and shes struggling too. I told them that a thread had been started and offered them all the sentiments. I have been close to Mark for 3 years now, a good close friend. I have NO idea why it happened. I spoke to him on Tuesday and all his end seemed to be well. In many ways, by many people, he will be missed.
So sad, met Mark at a Softies meet, he seemed a genuine guy who loved his cars/music.
OMG! He wasn't on here so long ago, I didn't know him but I'm really sorry to hear this news and in particular for those who knew him.
R.I P Mark :(
I'm afraid to say I never met Mark, but my thoughts are with his friends and family at this sudden lost.
thats cr@p sorry to hear this, i dont think iv never met him or even chatted to him, but very sad all the same..... my thoughts are with his family, r.i.p
I had to read that twice, it's unbelievable, terrible news :( thoughts for his family
So sorry to here the terrible news, R.I.P
R.I.P. Mark.
sad news.............:eye-poppi
rip. was just admiring his handy work the other day. any know how he was.
R.I.P. Mark.
Very sad news
ditto
R.I.P Mark, our thoughts are with his family and friends
More bad news. Lot of it at the minute. RIP mark
Very sad new, my thoughts are with his family and friends
My thoughts are with his family, so sad to hear.
R.I.P Mark. Condolences to his family and friends.
Poor chap. And of course his wife and children. REALLY sad. Awful.
dose any one know what happened. im guessing he wasnt that old. hope the family are doing ok during these difficult times
[QUOTE=graemewelch;582282]dose any one know what happened. im guessing he wasnt that old. hope the family are doing ok during these difficult times[/QUOTE] I Know all but right now I'm not allowed to say to much as the police are involved. They have Marks iPhone and are conducting a report as the whole house is looked at as a crime scene. All I can say is that for NO clear reason and WAY beyond Marks personality with NO reason ANY friend or family can see why sadly, Mark took his own life. Suicide by hanging. Im going to see his wife later today and help try to find any info on his 'cleared down' computer. There has been no funeral yet. His wife and I and others who knew him think something is not right somewhere.
Hi all I'm sure I don't have to ask this but with certain details surrounding Mark's passing being made public that can we all please respect Marks memory and allow him to rest in peace and to avoid any speculation. Many thanks
[QUOTE=Santa;584139]Hi all I'm sure I don't have to ask this but with certain details surrounding Mark's passing being made public that can we all please respect Marks memory and allow him to rest in peace and avoid any speculation. Many thanks[/QUOTE] Goes without saying Rich.
[QUOTE=Santa;584139]Hi all I'm sure I don't have to ask this but with certain details surrounding Mark's passing being made public that can we all please respect Marks memory and allow him to rest in peace and to avoid any speculation. Many thanks[/QUOTE] as stribo said, but that is so sad to hear
sorry to hear, I hope his family soon finds the strength to place this passing away & they can start to remember Mark in the good moments they shared together
Very sad news to hear, best wishes to his family, R.I.P.
I met Mark a couple of times through the Talk Audio Forum & he was a really generous helpful guy & respected by a lot of people. I still can't believe he's gone sometimes. RIP buddy. http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/index.php/topic/366562-rip-mark-basford-member-with-a-passion/
Bad times, RIP Mark :(