Our friend Marcus Jordan, a world traveler and lover of all things French, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2010, of a pulmonary embolism.
Marcus was passionate, generous, caring, brilliant, silly and most importantly, a loving friend. Marcus was a fervent opera fan, savvy traveler, and fluent French speaker. Marcus was no shrinking violet. At any gathering you would find him at the center of a good conversation and hear his beautiful, mellifluous speaking voice, with just a touch of a Southern accent. He expressed interest in others and drew them out. A thoughtful person, Marcus had his own take on life, politics, and everything else.
Marcus was born in Atlanta on December 15, 1954. He had a beautiful baritone voice and graduated from Northwestern University with a BM and MM in Voice Performance. After school, he came to San Francisco and started working in technology, where he became a respected technical writer. Most recently, he worked at Google developing the text that appears in Google’s websites. Colleagues appreciated Marcus’s skill, personal warmth, and positive attitude.
Marcus was preceded in death by his parents Rogers Edward and Genelle Webb Jordan. He is survived by his brother Kenneth and sister-in-law Carleather Jordan, nephew Darian Jordan, niece Reiko Jordan-Brown, and aunt Catherine Amos. He leaves behind many dear friends, including Lonnie, Peter, Nina, Thomas, and Ron.
Contributions
Contributions may be made in Marcus’ memory to either or both of his two favorite charities: the San Francisco AIDS Foundation or the Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation.
on March 17, 2014:
Mon chef Marcus,
Voilà déjà quatre ans que tu es parti. Cela semble une éternité et, à la fois, tout récent. Il y a quelques semaines, je suis retourné au Théâtre du Châtelet où je n'avais pas mis les pieds depuis ton accident. La vie continue...
Ta joie et ton humour me manquent...
on November 30, 2013:
Marcus, j'aimerais te faire partager tant de nouvelles aventures depuis ton départ, entendre ton avis, ton enthousiasme, tes conseils. Je t'embrasse.
on November 22, 2013:
I've been missing Marcus for years and just discovered this page. We shared a lot of laughs, a lot of lunches, a lot of frustrating projects, a few parties, and a lot of rocky and uncertain times, but I could always count on him to understand me and genuinely care about the people in his life. He was a great listener. The last time I saw him was when we got together in SF for lunch after we'd both left Sun and it started to pour. Ever the Southern gentleman, he shared his umbrella and walked me to my car. So here's to you, friend. Things will not the same without you.
on March 16, 2013:
Love you and Miss you, Buddy.
on March 8, 2013:
Cher Marcus, je pense souvent à toi et tu surgis dans mon esprit sans que je sache vraiment ce qui a pu provoquer ce souvenir : une voix, un mot, un sourire, deux grands yeux noirs. Depuis ton départ, il s'est passé tellement de choses que je n'ai pas pu te faire partager. Là où tu es, je t'embrasse de toute mon affection.
on September 22, 2012:
Thank you for keeping this site up. I think of Marcus often, and come here just to see his face and remember. I hope I am learning to be as awesome as Marcus, and giving to the world as he did.
Love,
M
on August 15, 2012:
How I miss you, dear Uncle....
on March 5, 2012:
Wednesday, March 7th will be the 2nd anniversary of the death of my dear friend Marcus Jordan. Although we were never lovers, I valued him as a life partner. The two of us shared more than 30 years of unquestioned loyal friendship. Not a day goes by that I am not reminded of the loss of my dear friend. For all us who knew this remarkable man -- take a moment and embrace your memories of our friend.
Here's to a life well lived.
on March 7, 2011:
I only had the pleasure of working with Marcus for a short period of time, but it was enough to leave a lasting impression on me. Marcus had volunteered to help author the text for a fledgling product I worked on that was unlike any existing application (and thus very hard to design). Marcus dove in and devoted far more of his time than I ever could have hoped to make sure we had the perfect text.
Marcus, you are sincerely missed, even by those who only had the pleasure of sharing a small amount of time with you.
on December 15, 2010:
Happy Birthday dear friend. I miss you.
on May 27, 2010:
I just heard what happened and I am very sad. Marcus is one of the kindest people I have ever known. I feel sorry for all the people who have never met him. I am a better person for having known him and having witnessed his expression of humanity. I am also very sorry to have missed his memorial, and I will go out of my way to be kind to those who need it, as a living memorial to our friend.
One example of his kindness is when I was leaving to study in London, and only had one day to go to Paris. We were talking in the hallway at Google, and I mentioned I would like to see the Champs Elysee/L'Arc du Triomph, The Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. I asked if that was possible in one day, figuring that Marcus would certainly know. He reached for a pen, looking up and thinking, and then wrote the directions and itinerary for the whole trip from memory, even making sure I understood which platform of Gate Du Nord station to use on the return trip. He later sent it in an email in case I needed it online. And he was that giving every day...
A GREAT man and a GREAT friend has touched our lives. My way to honor him is to become the things I admired about him.
Bon Voyage, Mon Ami,
:o)
M
on April 29, 2010:
I met Marcus my first day at Google, we started the same day. I didn't know him well, but I noticed his lovely speaking voice, at our first big company meeting where we were announced as employees, Marcus, say the school I graduated from and recognized it as a music school, most people wouldn't have known and we started talking about fact we were both musicians, earlier in life and I knew right away he must be a singer with his voice and the laugh that just seemed to spill out of him so exuberantly. On my trips to MTV, I would try to say hello and he always smiled and laughed. When Beverly Sills passed away, we both spoke of our love for her voice. I wish all hist friends and family well. I'm certain he will be greatly missed, but was a gift while he was among you.
on April 18, 2010:
Marcus, you are in our hearts. Many thanks for the wonderful smiles and laughs. I wish we were there
for the celebration but we will honor him in our hearts.
A big hug for you Lonnie
on April 8, 2010:
on April 6, 2010:
I met Marcus when I was 23 years old. I am now 57. He has been my best friend for 34 years. Marcus was one of the most beautifully complex men to travel this earth. He loved me unconditionally -- as I him. We talked or had “a sighting” weekly. Other than my husband, Marcus has been an intense presence in my life that I really don’t have words that do justice. Friend, that’s an easy word to describe us. Marcus and I met in graduate school. We should have been rivals since we were both of the same voice type -- baritones, but we became best friends. He was like another brother to me. Marcus and I were as close as my identical twin and I were. He was a great listener, honest with his opinions, but never judging, just encouraging me to find joy. He was always encouraging me to follow my heart and passions. Did Marcus and I agree all the time? In a word, no. When we disagreed it was profound. Not because we were right. It was always a withheld, “How could he possibly think like that?” The exact same tension that I shared with my identical twin, Lawrence. But at the end of the day, I knew that his love was unconditional. A moral compass, yup! I always knew that I would get the truth from Marcus. He expected me to respect others the way he always did. He expected me to give people the benefit of a doubt. He expected me to show courtesy to others, as he always did. He expected me to look at the world in wonder, well, that one has had some lapses. So while I’m missing those wonderful bear hugs, a part of Marcus is always with me. Seeing how so many of you are remembering Marcus is an additional joy.
on April 6, 2010:
I'll always remember seeing Marcus on the shuttle and at work. Without fail, he'd always say greet me by name with a smile, and I could always tell that the greeting, questions about my life and work, and general concern was sincere. Marcus just seemed to exude sincerity in everything he did.
I'll miss seeing him. Goodbye, Marcus!
on April 5, 2010:
So many fond memories of Marcus, but his infectious laugh was always at the heart of them. Our time together at Sun showed me what a hard working, talented, easy-to-get-along-with guy he was. It is still unbelievable to me that he is gone. He was taken too soon from his loved ones, but he will live on through everyone's memories.
on March 29, 2010:
Marcus was one of those people who brightened up your day just by being around. He was always warm, giving and fun, and always had time for a chat. He had a knack for not taking even the most time-crunched, tedious work too seriously, and helping others do the same. Marcus - I'll never forget your smile and chirpiness.
on March 26, 2010:
My heart sunk when reading the email about Marcus. It is hard to believe that I can really no longer see his beaming smile and hear his kind words.
I enjoyed every encounter I had with Marcus. He was one of the most genuine, friendly, and caring people I know. He would remember little things you say during conversations, and he truly cared about you as a person.
Thank you for being you, Marcus. You will always be in my heart.
on March 23, 2010:
So sad for all of us and so unexpected. Marcus' exemplar generosity, authentic humanity and sheer positive energy will inspire us, always.
on March 23, 2010:
What shocking and sad news to see. Marcus will truly be missed. He was always so friendly... way too young to leave us, and so talented. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. Rest in peace, Marcus.
on March 22, 2010:
I first met Marcus in the late '80s, when he came to work for my group at Digital Equipment Corporation's Workstation Software Lab in Palo Alto. Marcus's kindness and friendliness made him a joy to work with. I was delighted to discover that he was at Google. I will miss his smile and his friendship.
on March 22, 2010:
Singing, talking, laughing, or just walking into a room, Marcus put us in the company of an angel. A smart and witty one, an ironic one, an elegant one, a kind one.
I recall so many moments of decency, capability, talent, gebnerosity, and authentic charm. I am glad to have known Marcus.
on March 20, 2010:
I knew Marcus as a coworker at Google. We would run into each other in the halls or on the shuttle and he would always say hi to me by name, "Hi Theresa." It always seemed special - he truly said hi from the heart. Though it may seem small, he inspired me and I plan to remember Marcus by greeting others with the same sincerity and happiness.
on March 19, 2010:
Marcus was a true, dynamic, and caring soul. I was touched on numerous occasions by his smile and infectious personality. When he became interested in web programming we shared an afternoon trading know-how and I left feeling invigorated. As I worked on various projects at Google, I would often ask Marcus for text corrections and he was always happy to help out with the projects even when he might not have had much context to do so. His emails were always thoughtful and well received by the teams we worked with. I will miss seeing and talking to him. His smile inspires me ever still, seeing him on this great web page, though it reminds me of an emptier world of people without him.
on March 19, 2010:
Any time I think of Marcus, I remember his smile and it automatically makes me smile. He had a unique personality and an incredibly positive attitude. I am honored to have known him. You'll be deeply missed, Marcus.
on March 18, 2010:
Running into Marcus at Google was like stopping at an oasis. He would smile, provide a very deliberate and meaningful greeting, and then we'd spend a few minutes sharing a story over a drink. There's more chaos without him.
on March 18, 2010:
I did not know Marcus well, but he was always welcoming to me when I visited the Mountain View offices. I would often meet him in the microkitchen -- both of us getting coffee. His smile and generous nature were always apparent. My his memory live on in us all.
on March 18, 2010:
I still never heard him sing, yet I feel as though I didn't need to. His kind soul and gentle spirit spoke volumes. Sometimes we encounter people who live life as it comes and enjoy the little things and it makes the rest of us slow down a bit and realize just how much joy and beauty there is in the world.
on March 18, 2010:
I met Marcus in 2005 when I was his recruiter at Google. His warmth and his smile are unmatched.
You are missed, Marcus!
on March 18, 2010:
Ill miss seeing your big smile on campus...RIP Marcus.
on March 18, 2010:
And suddenly you were gone from all the lives you had touched...
I had the honor of working with Marcus at Google and will miss his kindness and his laughter. I can't tell you how many times his encouraging words got me through a tough project.
I send my deepest condolences to all of his family and friends. Rest in peace, Marcus.
on March 17, 2010:
I never had the pleasure of working with Marcus on a project, but we frequently bumped into each other around the office. Often times, his smiling face and cheerful words were the first thing that greeted me whenever I entered the building -- and they *always* brightened up my day.
Rest in peace, Marcus.
on March 17, 2010:
Marcus was a wonderful, warm, fun person. Although my relationship with him was a coworker one more than anything else, hearing of his passing has left me sad and missing him. But I find it great that his personality and character touched so many people just as he did me.
I remember how Marcus used to be "in search of the perfect bon-bon" whenever he went to France. My hope is that he did find it at some point, or at least something very close. And if there is a heaven, perhaps he is enjoying a perfect bon-bon there.
Chip
on March 17, 2010:
i didnt know him at all but the beauty in his eyes pulled me in and i had to read about this wonderful person. the universe will not be the same...
on March 17, 2010:
I didn't know him well, but in our small encounters I knew him to be a kind and warm person with a lovely smile beaming good energy all around.
Through your memories shared here, I am realizing it is important to make the time to get to know all those you can, because you just never know if or when you'll have the chance again. It turns out Marcus was a francophile, as am I, and I could have chatted him up so many different times about that ...
Best wishes to all his friends and family - thank you for sharing your memories, and my heart goes out to you in sympathy.
on March 17, 2010:
Oh.
I'm lost for words. This is a very sad and shocking news.
Marcus, I miss you and your infectious positive outlook on life dearly already.
The world is grayer today.
Martin
(I knew Marcus at Google. Despite being based in Zurich Switzerland, Marcus was always on my list of people to stop by and have a conversation with when I was in California, even, if we didn't 'need' to meet on project-related work)
on March 17, 2010:
It is such a shock to hear this sad news. I have known Marcus for over 20 years. We worked together at DEC in Seattle in the mid-1980's and have remained friends since then.
Such a sweet man... such a tremendous loss...
on March 17, 2010:
I met Marcus at Google and we occasionally would meet up for lunch, but my most indelible images of him were in San Francisco -- taking in the sun, exploring the Mission and Castro and attending various LGBT cultural events around town. I loved his welcoming spirit and the way he met life. I will definitely miss him.
on March 16, 2010:
What sad news. Marcus was so friendly and upbeat, always a real gentleman.
This news is hard to comprehend. Thank you for letting us know.
I am shocked and saddened.
on March 16, 2010:
Marcus was such a gentle, joyful soul and I couldn't help but smile every time I saw him. May we smile just the same each time we remember him. Onwards, Marcus.
on March 16, 2010:
I feel cheated. Marcus and I had just begun to know each other. In fact we were supposed to meet for lunch right after both of us returned from our trips to Europe. I was looking forward to knowing him better.
Rest in peace, brother.
on March 16, 2010:
Thank you for sharing your smile, your joy, and your words with us, Marcus. Be well; I hope your soul keeps singing.
on March 16, 2010:
I had the good fortune of having known Marcus as a colleague and a friend. Though we didn't work together on many projects, we often ran into each other at work or in the neighborhood and he was never too busy to say hello. He always had a ready and sincere smile. He had such a positive and infectious energy that always brightened up my day. I will miss our breakfast meetings and his many delightful stories of traveling in Paris.
The world is now a little less bright without him. RIP, Marcus.
on March 16, 2010:
Marcus always had good advice and never made you feel like a chump for asking. A sweet, sweet man. I miss him.
on March 16, 2010:
La sincérité de Marcus désarmait jusque les plus gardés d'entre nous, et sa simple présence pouvait illuminer nos hivers personnels les plus sombres.
Merci Marcus pour chaque petit geste, pour l'exemple d'une vie pleinement savourée, et pour l'amour pour la ville de mon enfance que tu ne cessais de raviver en moi rien qu'en en parlant.
on March 15, 2010:
It is so touching to read these warm memories that everyone had for my Uncle Marcus. I have truly been at a loss for words trying to comprehend the enormity of his passing. Thank you all.
on March 15, 2010:
though working with marcus was a distinct pleasure, it was much -more- fun to bond with him over bread, and especially croissants, on our somewhat frequent run-ins at san francisco's finer bakeries. marcus embodied the good soul: his warmth gone, we may be emptier today, but hopefully will bring more of his way into our own lives.
godspeed, marcus.
on March 15, 2010:
I feel so fortunate to have known Marcus. I will always treasure the moments in his company, sharing his kindness and laughter. I first met him at Sun Microsystems but I didn't really get to know him until our paths crossed again at Google. Funny, that I recognized him, first and foremost, by his smile! How wonderful a legacy to leave the world...a smile that so effortlessly and permanently touched so many lives and will always stir warm memories of the vibrance that was Marcus.
on March 15, 2010:
It's still a shock that Marcus is gone.
I noticed and enjoyed the way our impromptu breakfast or hallway conversations about life seemed to stop time and lend perspective, within the otherwise frenzied work pace.
I hope Marcus knew how appreciated his presence and friendship was, even by those of us who knew him that way.
on March 15, 2010:
J'aurais du ecrire en francais! Je suis tellement désolée d'apprendre ce nouvelle. Marcus me manquera beaucoup. Il m'a toujours apporte de bonheur, dans tous les occasions ou je l'avais vu. Au revoir, Marcus.
on March 15, 2010:
I am so sorry to hear about this. Marcus always brought a ray of sunshine in my day, whenever I ran into him. I will miss him.
on March 15, 2010:
I saw these memories written in French, and I thought "Oh, I should get Marcus to translate these for me. He will get all the nuance". Ahh, how hard it is to remember he is gone. I expect to hear his voice in the cafe or get a funny email from him, any minute now.
Marcus you are sorely missed.
on March 15, 2010:
I met Marcus when we were both at Sun Microsystems. Like so many others, I remember his sunny disposition, his passion for all thing French and the opera, his kindly suggestions for improving everything he came in contact with, and his infectious laughter.
The news of his untimely, and unexpected, death arrives with a shock, and stays around with the dull sadness of not being able to say goodbye and not wanting to have to say goodbye.
I'll look for a photo with that funny smile if it hasn't disappeared into the ether with the swap from one computer to a newer one. I can see it and him now...
on March 15, 2010:
Marcus and I worked together at Sun. For a while he reported to me. Even when he was not part of our group (in terms of management hierarchy), we still thought of him as one of our own. Hearing of his passing was a shock, it seems so unfair.
He was kind, generous, warm and caring. There was no finer person. This page is ample proof of that. As I scrolled down it, seeing the dedications from so many people the sharpness of his loss was renewed.
on March 15, 2010:
Merci Marcus pour ta générosité, ta douceur, ta gentillesse de coeur, ta curiosité et bien d'autres choses encore.
Une amie française qui pensera souvent à toi...
on March 15, 2010:
I worked with Marcus at Sun (and for part of the time he worked for me). And then again at Google. At Sun, I was leading a book project with some contract writers "from hell" and Marcus and I had a casual conversation that led to him taking on the project and moving it from disaster to success (and saving my sanity). We had many conversations about his interest in user experience, and how he could move closer to jobs where he could speak for the user.
When he came to Google, we got together regularly for everything from work discussions to talking about Paris (I like to go to France for biking vacations -- I think Marcus thought that was a bit nutty; why waste all that time on a bike when you could be enjoying the sights or eating the food?). I had some health problems last year, and he was always concerned about how I was doing.
I don't think I have ever met any one more truly interested in people (both in the large and in the specific) than Marcus. I think he sort of "adopted" everyone he became a close acquaintance with, and brought a sort of "southern hospitality" to his interactions with them all. When he left the job working for me, he gave me (gave me? He was the one leaving!) a book of tomato recipes, because at the time I was dealing with an overage of tomatoes in my garden, and he didn't want me to let them go to waste.
on March 15, 2010:
I remember when I interviewed Marcus at Google all those years ago. It took very few minutes before I was thinking to myself "We must hire this man! He's lovely -- smart, funny, interesting. I hope I'm making a good impression." My opinion of Marcus only got better as time went by. I never really knew him well, but I thoroughly enjoyed each and every conversation with him. He shall be very sorely missed.
on March 15, 2010:
A gentle giant who always meant it when he said "Hello, how are you?" He will be sadly missed.
on March 15, 2010:
Grâce à Nina, j’ai rencontré Marcus il y a plusieurs années. Dès lors, une ou deux fois par an suivant le rythme de ces visites, j’avais le plaisir de le retrouver au cours de balades dans Paris, de spectacles ou de dîners avec mes amis. Son esprit, son humour, sa profonde écoute de l’autre séduisaient celles et ceux qui le rencontraient.
Il parlait un délicieux français, à la fois rigoureux et moderne avec un charmant accent, et sa connaissance de la culture française était incroyable. Marcus était drôle, inventif et surprenant. Il s’était lancé le défi fou de visiter les villes importantes de France par ordre alphabétique : Avignon, Bordeaux, Carcassonne, Dijon... Il n’aura pas eu le temps de terminer l’alphabet.
Sa grande culture musicale était une bénédiction pour qui voulait apprendre. Il m’a fait connaître notamment « Candide » de Bernstein et « A little night music » de Sondheim. C’est après ce dernier spectacle que Marcus est tombé se déchirant les tendons avec les tristes conséquences qui ont suivi. Même à l’hôpital avant son rapatriement vers les USA, il gardait sa joie de vivre et faisait rire tout le personnel médical.
Je suis tellement fier et heureux d’avoir connu Marcus. Il est des êtres comme Marcus dont la rencontre vous enrichit l’âme et l’esprit.
Merci Marcus. Où que tu sois, je t’embrasse affectueusement.
on March 15, 2010:
Our family will never forget having lunch with Marcus when he visited Zurich. My 5 year old son was super interested in opera and Marcus took time to respectfully answer all his questions and subsequently became a legendary figure in Luke's mind. Spending just a short time with Marcus left all of us feeling a real connection to him. Reading what everyone has written here makes it clear that he had the same effect on us all, no matter how briefly we knew him. What sweeter, better thing could anyone hope for than to touch others so genuinely during our time here.
on March 15, 2010:
I’ve had the privilege to go to Symphony and Opera with Marcus once in a while, and I always enjoyed his enthusiasm for music, and Paris, and many other things he cared about – and, maybe as important, his enthusiasm for the enthusiasm I had for all the things I care about.
I was incredibly lucky to actually hear him sing once. I was never more impressed with the power and beauty of anyone’s voice.
He’s an amazing, warm, fascinating person. I still can’t believe any of this. I don’t think I will comprehend this when next Sunday, ten minutes before 7pm, my personal Calendar will pop up an alert box saying “Tchaikovsky at SF Opera with Marcus.”
:(
on March 15, 2010:
Perhaps what I'll miss the most is running into Marcus in the Castro, or at the gym, or grabbing a cup of coffee at Peete's. There are some things we take for granted living in San Francisco. With many changes in each of our own lives it's always a comfort seeing a friend and catching up with each other as Marcus and I have. I will miss that Marcus. My last memory of Marcus comes from Mike & Chris's holiday party as he said his good nights, good byes, happy holidays, and farewells. Perhaps he forgot that it was December and Mike & Chris has closed their sliding glass door for the evening, afterall, it wasn't his first time at their home. After his goodbyes Marcus has that infamous smile on his face to begin his exit, right into the closed sliding glass door. I was standing near the doors and it did feel a bit like a small earthquake in the Oakland Hills. Marcus wasn't a light little feather. Mike & Chris and many of us who felt and saw the collision had our concerns but after assuring us that he was alright in his proper Marcus fashion, he bid adieu as only Marcus would have been able to. I believe in the right lighting you can still see a Marcus smudge on those glass doors. We all laughed with him and who knew that perhaps his last mark he left for a lot of friends would have been his face print on a glass door. Ever since that moment whenever I walk through a sliding glass door I will forever think of Marcus.
on March 14, 2010:
March 14, 2010 8:46 pm
One thought that has been on my mind this past week is the particularly poignancy of the when Marcus death occurred within the calendar year., i.e. one week before we switched to Daylight Saving Time.
It was his 'favorite day of the year'. And I jokingly referred to it as his 'High Holy Day'.
Anyway, that day is almost over now, and it stands for me as an emblem of the things that he was looking forward to and that as it turns out he was not to experience.
And it was a bit of a theme of our last conversation just hours before he died. He had noted that Jessye Norman was scheduled to sing at opening night of the Symphony this coming season. And he was very much intending to go and even extracted from me a concession that I might go too.
on March 14, 2010:
Ron, many thanks for letting us know. We both
remember Marcus so well and for many reasons (he worked in reference
with Sally for a while). As a student assistant and then as a full time
colleague, he was a dedicated worker and a lovely interesting person.
Speaking of dedication, when the Library shut down for the first time in
institutional memory, due to blizzards, and the CTA stopped running,
Marcus walked from his apt in Chicago (I think it was near to mid-north)
to work only to find the building closed. Please dedicate tonight's
performance of the Mahler II to his memory. That would be so
appropriate. And enjoy the performance, it should be terrific.
on March 14, 2010:
What a shock to hear about Marcus... and an even bigger surprise to know that he was living so nearby. I didn't know he worked for Google. Ruth Young and I both had many good memories of working with Marcus, and we used to tell Marcus Stories every now & then at NU. Well, now I'm really sorry that I missed catching up with him in person. I shared the news with Don Roberts and Debbie Campana since they had both worked with him, and Don replied right away. Since Don is also a huge Mahler fan, I mentioned tonight's concert at Davies in my note to him.
on March 14, 2010:
Oh Lonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Marcus' passing. He was a lovely, sweet man with a terrific laugh and he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to you and to his family and friends. Marcus will always be in our memories and hearts.