Wim Neuteboom, Secretary European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), Netherlands Forensic Institute

“In 2009 Mark and I met personally for the first time in Kiev – Ukraine. We both attended the so-called ENFSI Joint Meeting. He was there as the incoming chairman of the ENFSI Working Group Firearms / Gunshot Residues and I was there as the ENFSI Secretary. At the round table he soon drew everybody’s attention by articulating his ideas how a Working Group should function in the ENFSI community. It was clearly formulated (with humour), refreshing and his English was very understandable for non-native speakers. It was also somewhat provocative and gave reason for lively and interesting discussions. I believe that Mark’s behavior here was characteristic for him: dynamic and original. In the years after he appeared to be an excellent and inspiring chairman of the Working Group. Most contacts between us were by email and I have always regretted that our personal meetings were rare. At various ENFSI Meetings it was always nice to see him again. For me it has been a pleasure to work with him. I hope that in future our roads will cross again, not only professionally but also personally.”