| Location | Cookstown |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | Motorbike Accident |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1986 |
| Date of Death | 17/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,745 since 18/05/2009 |
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Northern Ireland’s road racing community is in mourning after the death of a young Cookstown rider while competing in his North West 200 debut.
Mark Young (22) suffered fatal injuries in the high-speed crash, which occurred during the opening race of Saturday’s meeting.
The accident happened at the notorious Mather’s Cross section — the same point where racing legend Robert Dunlop was killed last year.
Mark, who was competing at the North West for the first time, sustained serious leg and chest injuries and was taken to the Causeway Hospital.
He was later transferred to the intensive care unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but he did not recover and died in hospital yesterday morning.
Described as one of the rising stars of motorcycling, Mark had recently competed in both the Tandragee and Cookstown road races.
Treasured Moments
Darling Mark,
We treasure every moment
you spent in life with us.
We hoped to have you all our lives,
but sadly you could not be.
You left this world so suddenly.
It broke our hearts in two.
Mark, we feel so lost and lonely,
and we cry from missing you.
Loved and sorely missed each day
by all those who truly loved you.
xoxoxo
If I knew
If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
So I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute to stop and say, "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you would know I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance
To make everything just right.
There will always be another day to say, "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance to say our, "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say, "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.
I'm glad that Mark knew I always loved him.
LOVE YOU, MARK - LOVE YOU xoxoxo
'My Legs Are Weak" - Paloma Faith
I'm collecting people's tears,
They cried because they miss you.
They filled the seas and all the lakes,
With memories the wind blew.
I'd run out of jars,
Before a second could pass.
Didn't have enough time with you
To turn the hourglass.
Pictures in my head, suddenly appear.
Why'd you have to go away?
It's all not very clear.
Goodbye sweet angel,
Sail away on teary seas.
Tattooed the times we had, on my memory
My legs are weak.
When I close my eyes I see you;
The dimples in your cheeks.
I forgot to thank you for things
Cos I didn't see you for weeks.
Woke up this morning,
And hoped for a dream...
But reality sat next to me;
And forced me to believe.
Knocked down too soon,
Like a skittle on the lanes;
The man took the wrong stop,
From life's fast moving train.
Goodbye sweet angel,
Sail away on teary seas.
Tattooed the times we had, on my memory
Funeral flowers, won't make me believe.
They can carry out your casket,
And I'll still expect see, you, you...
Come round tomorrow,
And tell me all your news.
I don't ask for much from you,
Sleep to my lullaby...
Only give me one more chance,
To say my last goodbye
Goodbye sweet angel,
Sail away on teary seas.
Tattooed the times we had, on my memory.
Goodbye sweet angel,
Sail away on teary seas.
I tattooed the times we had, on my memory.
I'll never forget you, wish you didn't have to leave.
Take your boat and sail away.
My legs are weak.
________________________
Love you sweet angel xXx
'Hold On' by Michael Bublé
Didn’t they always say we were the lucky ones?
I guess that we were once, babe, we were once
But luck will leave you cause it is a faithless friend
And in the end, when life has got you down
You’ve got someone here that you can wrap your arms around
So hold on to me tight, hold on to me tonight
We are stronger here together
Than we could ever be alone
So hold on to me, don’t you ever let me go
There’s a thousand ways for things to fall apart
But it’s no one’s fault, no it’s not my fault
Maybe all the plans we made might not work out
But I have no doubt, even though it’s hard to see
I’ve got faith in us and I believe in you and me
So hold on to me tight, hold on, I promise it’ll be alright
Cause it’s you and me together
And baby, all we’ve got is time
So hold on to me, hold on to me tonight
There’s so many dreams that we have given up
Take a look at all we’ve got
And with this kind of love
What we’ve got here is enough
So, hold on to me tight, hold on, I promise it’ll be alright
Cause we are stronger here together
Than we could ever be alone
Just hold on to me, don’t you ever let me go
Hold on to me, it’s gonna be alright
Hold on to me… tonight
Didn’t they always say we were the lucky ones?
(Love these lyrics... I'll never let go of you Mark... And I believe in you and me
"Gone Too Soon"
Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon
Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon
Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon
Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon
Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon
Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night
Like A Sunset
Dying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon
Gone Too Soon xxx
The size of sadness
Can you measure our pain?
It reaches the stars and back again
Can you count our tears?
They are as many as winter rain
Can you weigh our emptiness?
The world and more would come to less
With no hope of sun tomorrow
That's how we see our sorrow
Add all together -
The size of sadness
Forever Our Mark
Forever Young
Forever Loved
Forever Thought Of
Forever Sorely Missed
Honor
flat on the tank, close to the bank, wind or rain, you would never refrain, you showed no fear when in top gear, knee down, corner bound, elbows close to the ground, a racer, yes thats what you are, and even though youve raced up high, way up high above the sky, we never got to say goodbye,or see your dreams come true. kyle
Rest well sweetheart
I never thought the day would come when I would have to say goodbye to my soulmate... I lived for you. You gave me reason to smile.
The day you came into my life, I knew you were different. You looked after me, made me laugh, and held my hand throughout all the bad times. You aren't just my boyfriend, you are my best friend, my rock and my life.
I don't know where to go without you... Please look over us all, and show me how to keep going. It's getting harder every day, and all I want is to cuddle up to you and talk.
I could scream about how heartbroken I am till I go blue in the face... But it won't bring you back, and I owe you better than that baby.
I will be with you someday, but until then, you will live on forever in my heart.
I'm so proud of you.
Sleep well angel.
All my love, forever - Tara xXx
Sleep well.
Such a sad day for Cookstown. You touched so many hearts and didnt even know it. But I know you are looking down watching everything. Rest in peace Mark. From Jonny, Jenny, Jessica and Jack
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