Dear Christine, David, Daniel, and Diana,
I want to express my condolences to all of you as you continue to grieve the loss of your husband/father.
I would like to share a couple of thoughts with you after I attended the funeral service on Saturday.
Although I had seen Mark a few times at Chandler, I never really spent time talking with him. That is my loss. What I was struck with was the ideals for which Mark strove. They are values which I place very high in my life. First and foremost was his relationship with the Lord Jesus and God the Father. It is that relationship with God that empowered him to be the loving, caring, and concerned individual that he was.
His next characteristic which I admire and think is utmost important was his commitment to you, his family. It is obvious I have worked with David and Daniel during their years at Chandler that the boys are following in the footsteps of their father. David, your wearing your father's shoes is a more than just a practical matter. It is a sign that you want to do what he did for your family. You will continue to grow into his footsteps as you age, particularly if you stay focused on the Lord.
The next quality which was mentioned at the service and which I value highly is servant-leadership. Mark was a leader in many arenas as was mentioned. But what is more important than just the fact that he was a leader was that he modeled his leadership on the servanthood of the Lord Jesus. Mark, like Jesus, sought to serve rather than be served. He cared for people and helping them rather than being important in other people's eyes. I respect that in Mark.
I want to conclude this message with a reassurance of my thoughts and prayers for you four and the rest of your extended family. You will continue to be in my daily prayers from here on out. If there is anything else I can do for any of you, please contact me.
May the Lord Jesus, with Whom Mark now enjoys eternal life, continue to comfort you and strengthen you.
God bless all of you,
Bob Kondrath
Registrar
Chandler School
1005 Armada Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-795-9314 extension 205
Celebrating the Life of Mark Anthony Leon
- In Memory of Mark
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Mark Anthony Leon, the joy, the strength and the light for many of us here today has left a mark that will forever be cherished. The memory of his laugh, infectious smile and the sparkle in those unforgettable eyes will be sorely missed. We give thanks for the life of a unique, caring, extraordinary and irreplaceable husband, father, son, brother nephew, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, cousin and friend whose beauty, both inside and out will never be forgotten. Last year he ran for a seat on the City Council, District 1, which was a very rewarding experience. Prior to running for a council seat, he served on the Pasadena City Planning Commission 2 terms (was elected chairman for his last year), Transportation Commission, City Charter Reform Task Force (representative), Leadership Pasadena (graduate), Citizens Police Academy (graduate), Latino Heritage, served on the Pasadena Latino Forum as corresponding secretary, Executive Committee Member for the L.A. Business Technology Center, and was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics.