Mark Sands

Sincere condolences to Ricky, Joan and all the Martin & Sands families. May God give you strength to carry such a heavy burden and may all your happy memories help you through this very difficult time.

I was so very sorry to hear of the death of your lovely son. My heart aches for your and I wish you all strength to get through this very sad time, and hope that you may have some peace of mind some time in the future.

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all over the next few days.

Ruth, I’m so sorry to hear of Marks very sudden death. A terrible accident took him away far too early. May you find comfort in all the wonderful times you had together.
Sincerely, Irene & family
San Francisco

So sorry to hear of the tragedy of Mark's death. Be assured of our prayers. May he rest in peace.

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Mark and Malachi were at Rosa's pre-school together-seems so long ago now. We were shocked to hear of his passing. So sorry for your devastating loss.

To Mark's Family, we are sorry for your sudden loss of your much loved son.
You are part of our community here in Blackrock and we have been touched by your sad loss of a fine young fella.
I hope that you all can take comfort from the wonderful gift Mark gave and that his spirit will live on in many people, thanks to him and to you as a family.
Thinking of you all, May Mark Rest In Peace.

Dear Ruth Paddy and family, so so sad to hear about your darling son Mark. Absolutely unimaginable and unbelievable loss. My heart is broken for you. May he Rest In Peace.

Dear Ruth, Paddy and family. My sincere sympathy to you all as you grieve the sudden loss of your beautiful son Mark. His love for life and others’ are a reflection of the love he received from you all in his short life. I hope those loving memories support you through your pain and loss x

Mark ! You were always a joy during all our family occasions.You loved laughing and telling me it was -2c when I arrived in Dublin last year. I will always remember you in my prayers x Love Auntie Nonie .

So sorry to hear of the sad loss of dear son Mark may he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this painful time

Rest in peace young man such a terrible way to go while you were living the dream out there,it was any young persons dream god bless you look and watch over your family xx

To Ruth & Paddy, Laura, Aoife and all your family. Our deepest sympathies of the passing of Mark. Although we only met on a few occasions, Mark’s charm stuck with us. Rest In Peace.

Heartfelt sympathy RUTH Paddy and family at your devastating loss of Mark we are all so sad for you

Sincere sympathies on the passing of Mark. You are all in our thoughts. From Laura's friends in Waterford Wedgwood Dundrum.

Deepest sympathy on you sad loss. Our son is also a UCD student in Austin can’t possibly imagine what you are going through but be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers

To Paddy, Ruth and girls
I cant believe I am writing this message to you. It is all so surreal. This news is just heart breaking and terribly sad. Since I heard the news, I am finding it so hard to stop thinking about you guys and what you must be going through.
My sincere condolences. I am truly devastated for you all.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers,
Kate Phelan and Bill Houlihan Dublin

I just read about Mark and had to reach out.

I lost my brother Stuart in identical circumstances in 2009.
He crashed his scooter days after his wedding in Thailand and just after we, his family, had all left him to return to Ireland.

So, i understand something of what you are going through right now.

There are no words, but lean on your faith, family, friends and neighbors, they wont hesitate to be there for you.

God bless and take care.

Even though you don't know me may I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Mark. I'll say a prayer for you all that in the coming weeks, months and years you may find solace in the precious memories he left behind.

He is no further than God, and God is very near.

May I offer my sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your beautiful son, brother, nephew, grandchild and friend. By all accounts he was a very special young man who touched many lives both in his life and his death. God speed young man and watch over your family during this dark time.

Unspeakable tragedy.....may God bless you all in this moment of grief. RIP Mark...

So sorry Laura my thoughts are with you and your family. Thinking of you

sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time.Mark is a beautiful angel in heaven looking after you.may he rest in peace.

I miss my incredible nephew so much. Mark lifted everyone's mood the moment you saw him. He was never unhappy or worried; he was the most easy-going, positive, extroverted, kind, quirky, funny person that I know. The world has lost a very special human.

To Ruth Paddy Marks sisters. Joan & Ricky Lisa Karl and all the family. My deepest sympathy on this terrible loss of a lovely young man. My prayers and thoughts are with u all at this unbelievable time. May Marks gentle soul rest in peacebut he has done a wonderful thing and more people will live on. Thanks to him. God Bless u all xx Marion Campbell.

So sorry to hear that you and your family are experiencing such sorrow and grief.May Mark rest in peace.

There are no words Ruth Paddy and girls...
Heartfelt wishes for your sorrow.
Fionnuala and Chris.

I am so sorry for your loss and the unbearable pain you are suffering - may Mark Rest In Peace

We are so sorry for your loss. Our son, Zachary, was in Iron Spikes with Mark. He welcomed Zachary to the group and was always a great support to these young men. I had the opportunity to meet Mark last year during the Parents Weekend for Iron Spikes. I enjoyed meeting Mark and seeing his big, beautiful smile. Please accept our condolences during this hard and trying time. We will keep your family and extended family in our prayers!!