&nbsp;The 'best Santa Claus' ever 
 I will always remember Mark as being a gentle, kind-hearted man. He was always there for his family and friends and loved children. Mark:&nbsp;THANK YOU for being THE BEST SANTA CLAUS that the <a href="/topics/New_York_%28state%29">New York</a> State Baton Council EVER HAD. 
 Linda Boss, Deer Park

The 'best Santa Claus' ever I will always remember Mark as being a gentle, kind-hearted man. He was always there for his family and friends and loved children. Mark: THANK YOU for being THE BEST SANTA CLAUS that the New York State Baton Council EVER HAD. Linda Boss, Deer Park

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'It was loud'

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Read stories and view photos of Long Islanders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and see the latest news headlines and more from Newsday.com as the nation marks this year's anniversary of 9/11.

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