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These guys LOVE their dad!

Wishing EVERY DAY were a HOLIDAY! They loved spending all of Columbus Day at the park with Dad. :) They slept well that night.

Scott's Favorite Hobby. . .

Lately, Scott has taken to cutting EVERYTHING! He even cut some money! We finally had to make an agreement that he is allowed to cut anything that is in the TRASH CAN. So far, so good. Whew.

We love you, Mark!

USAF Senior Airman, Mark A. Forester

May 15th, 1981 - September 29th, 2010

I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I think it took a week or so to sink in, and I am not completely sure it has totally sunk in yet. . . What I DO know is that I am grateful to Mark for serving our country. I always enjoyed hearing Mark and Thad (his brother) bounce stories off of each other, each one adding another funny detail, laughing, and adding to the story. . . I can remember it so vividly. I will genuinely miss that for me, and for Thad, too, because I know that those stories will never quite be the same. Much Love to the Forester Family. Thanks for raising a hero.

Senior Airman Mark Andrew Forester, 29, died in the Uruzgan province of Afghanistan Sept. 29 while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mark is a 1999 graduate of Haleyville High School and a 2006 graduate of The University of Alabama, Mark was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a two year mission in Oakland, California. He is survived by his parents, Ray and Pat Forester of Haleyville and by his sister, Terri, and brothers, David, Joseph and Thad along with 12 nieces and nephews, Mark is the grandson of Jim and Dorothy Colvin of Hamilton and the late Joe and Lottie Forester of Haleyville. Mark joined the Air Force in 2007 and began the rigorous training to become a Combat Controller. Upon completion of his training he was assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squardron of Pope Air Force Base, N.C. He deployed to Afghanistan in April 2010. Mark has been awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for his heroic actions during a previous battle and a Purple Heart for him paying the ultimate price for freedom. Visitation will be Wednesday October 6, 2010 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville. Funeral service will be Thursday October 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Haleyville High School Gymnasium. He will lie in state from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the school Gymnasium. Burial will follow at Winston Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been setup in Mark's name at www.specialops.org. or donations may be mailed to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation at P.O. Box 13483 Tampa, FL. 33681-3483, Donations will be used to help the families of fallen Special Operations Warriors

I was able to attend the funeral in Haleyville, AL and the outpouring of love and support was incredible. It made me wish I were from Haleyville. The streets were lined with people holding flags, balloons, and signs honoring Mark and expressing love to his family ~ ~ from the high school where the funeral was held for the entire route to the cemetary. I will never forget it.~

more of mark. . .

Heaven Was Needing a Hero

My boys. . .

Relaxing at the beach. . .

Cade's first trip to the beach - - HE LOVED IT!!! :)