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Hi guys! My Uncle Marks service was yesterday and his brother, Danny, wrote an amazing eulogy and I just wanted to share it with everyone.

Eulogy by brother Dan Roland

Today we mourn and honor the passing of beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandfather, Nephew, Cousin, and very dear friend, Mark Gallina.

Mark was a fearless man. He was a true reflection of his upbringing. One of character, one of values, one of honesty and one of integrity. He was a man of great conviction, a man of dignity and a man of heart.

His hard work and preserverance propelled him to be on top of the world.

A place where he loved to be so much,

so long as he could be there and enjoy it with others.

Yet being there, never stopped him from reaching out and lending a hand or made him lose sight of the lessons in life that brought him there.

If caring, sharing and support needed a definition, it would be defined as Mark Gallina.

His life revovled around family life.

A life where he could work and play right along side loved ones. A right he earned along side his loving wife, through their hard work, dedication and sacrifice.

His greatest treasures of all are his children. He was as proud of his children as any of us are proud of ours. You only need to spend a few minutes with them to realize his impact on their young lives.

Mark was also a man with tremendous vision. He could be anything he wanted to, on any given day. He was blessed with a confidence that didn't allow him to fail or back away from, but rather, take on anything life would throw at him.

The good, and the not so good.

His ability to remain optimistic through his illness had shown a strength and courage that epitomized what the meaning of strength truly is. A strength and courage that could inspire all of us, for the day, when the Lord calls our name.

Equally, when I speak of his bravery, I am also speaking of his dear wife and children, who have also endeared pain and suffering, ...beyond words.

They too have shown stregth and courage that only comes from a true test of faith.

Their absolute faith and trust in God eased their suffering and gave them peace,

when peace was needed the most.

We can all find solace through their example of faith, to help ease our pain for his loss.

So today we gather to remember a man, a warm man, a kind man, a man with a distinct uniqueness. A man that has touched our daily lives with his personality, his charm, his willingness, his love and sincerity,

A man we'll cherish in our memories forever.

We are deeply saddened today, for life has shorted him.

Yet we are equally joyous, for our Lord has rewarded him.

With a place for his soul, One of Glory, One of Peace, One of Eternity

One Heaven

So farewell for now dear husband, my father, my son, my brother, my grandfather, my nephew, my cousin and our very dear friend ...Mark Gallina