Tattoo Artist, Motorcyclist and Compassionate Friend to Many
Mark Hebert - 03/27/1966 - 07/31/2006I did not personally know Mark Hebert, but I have seen such a passionate response to his passing that I felt he deserved a space on this site for his friends and tattoo clients. As a fellow motorcycle rider, I also feel especially touched when a fellow on two wheels goes down.
Mark was the owner and a tattoo artist at Hardcore by Madness in Chatham, Ontario Canada. What I've learned about Mark in the past week from his family and friends is that he was a big guy with an even bigger heart.
Lisa, a friend and tattoo client, made a website in dedication to Mark, on which she shares many touching memories about him. A friend who identifies himself as MPD shares on Blogspot page, "There was nothing I couldn't tell Mark because he never judged me or anyone. Whatever makes you happy is what he always told me." Another friend, David, said, "If you are writing about Mark, [I] just thought I would let you know what a compassionate and honourable man he was and always will be in the hearts of his brothers. When you called Mark at the shop and asked, 'What's goin' on, bro?' he would always reply, 'Just inking the world, one piece of skin at a time, bro.' He is now doing the same in a whole new world."
Comments
thanks Karen for showing the world what kind of people are the artists today…Mark would be proud
Smiles ty so much Karen to recognize an awesome Man…My Hero my Guardian Angel.He not only was an awesome Tattooist he was the Man in my Eyes.I miss you Big brother but feel you everyday
Mark took something ugly and made it beautiful, he was an amazing friend. The many hours I spent with him getting my ink, was not all about the ink it was about knowing a great person and the strength and inspiration I got from him. I will miss him so very much, and having his work of art on me is an honour.love ya man, thankyou
Amanda Force”the Lotus”
Hello my name is Mike other wise known as MERELLY to those on the internet. I was and still am a very good friend of Marks… I never knew Mark all his life but what I did know of Mark was enough to know he was an awesome friend and bro… I helped Mark renovate his shop, to help make his dream come alive and I never expected anything in return why you ask… because Mark was the kind of man who would help you out the best he could.. and all I did was return the favour to the man who gave so much.. alot of you know Mark from tattoo partys and from his shop and work….. I knew mark at home.. off and on the net… and at work so I got to know Mark other then the madman tattooist… Mark touched us all in a way that was special to each person… he made everyone feel like they were his best friend.. so for those who know Mark knows who he was… I just feel so sorry for those who never got to met the man because if you were touched by Mark.. guess what… you just joined the madness.. Love you brother… keep on inking bro.
Thank you Karen for showing everyone that not all tattooists are big bad men, they may look like it but they’re not.Mark was the gentle giant in my eyes he is my brother , he gave ya trouble if you needed it, he gave you the hug when you needed,it but most of all he gave you the love and respect that you gave him in return.4ever ,4life madman…
let me watch him tattoo plenty of times loved his work will be missed
i send love to his family
Mark spent many hours putting Zeppelin 4 album cover on my sons back and he was a very special man. I just found out about his passing and need to know more. If someone can e-mail me at danson72@roges.com He was a special man and will be dearly missed!
That is danson72@rogers.com if anyone can let me know what happened to this wonderful man. Thanks…
Heyy, Im Chelsee Marks Neice, I Was Just Surifng The Web Adn Acadentyl Came Across This site. MY Uncle Mark Was An Amwazing Person:) He Showed The World that No Matter How Bad Things Are you Can fix Them And Make THem Ok Again R.I.P Uncle Mark I Miss You
I did not know Mark personally – however I was one of the first people to stop at the accident scene. From what I learned from his friend that was travelling with him – the world has lost a good man. My condolonces to all his family and friends.
RIP Mark.
Carly i read u were there after it had happen…im trying to pin point somewhat where for i want to lay a flower there for him…My was one of Marks clients and good friends…It has been a rough go not having my big brother here but he lives in my heart everyday .He truely was a man of men i tell you …Now hes my guardian angel and i know im being looked after.My email is destinyontario@ hotmail.com if u do read this to contact me ….it would be greatly appreciated by myself and hubby …thanks