Mark Conroy K4PGR-SK

here is the cobb county police press release:


Fatality Crash Investigation (11/10/10 @ 1645 hours in Zone 4) The Cobb County Police Departments S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Unit is investigating a traffic fatality crash, which occurred on southbound Johnson Ferry Road, just north of Willows Way in Marietta, Georgia.

According to investigators, the driver of a white 1998 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle was riding in the slow lane of southbound Johnson Ferry Road (just north of Willows Way) when according to witnesses, the driver of a gray or black Ford F-150 (late model extended cab) truck may have cut in front of the motorcycle and behind a second uninvolved vehicle (directly in front of it), when changing from the fast to the slower lane. To avoid the collision, investigators believe the motorcyclist was forced up and over the curb and across the sidewalk. The motorcyclist then struck a brick pillar which connected wood fencing paralleling the sidewalk.

The driver of the motorcycle, identified as 60 year old Mark Conroy of Marietta, Georgia was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, but died as a result of his injuries he sustained in the crash.

Investigators are seeking information from any motorist who was in the area or witnessed the crash to contact them at (770) 499-3987.

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Release Date: 11/10/10 @ 2145 hours

CONROY, Mark  Mark David Conroy, age 60 of Marietta passed away Wednesday November 10, 2010. He was a caring and wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who loved his family and friends with kindness. He enjoyed his retirement years following a 20 year career with Hewlett Packard, and he was a helpful member of many organizations including: Community Emergency Response Teams, Patriot Guard Riders, Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club, North Fulton Amateur Radio League, and was a regular at the Mt. Zion ROMEO'S breakfast. His passion for photography means many people have fond memories captured by his camera. He proudly served in the US Navy for 3 years. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Mae Conroy of Marietta; two daughters, Cheryl Diane Jackson and her husband Jonathan Jackson of Marietta, Marie Lynn Stucky and her husband Alex Stucky, of Hurst, TX; three Grandchildren; a brother, John Peter Conroy and his wife Sara Conroy, of Brooksville, FL; and a sister, Nancy Jukola and her husband William Jukola, of Rosharon, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1770 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, GA, on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Donations in Mark's memory can be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (http://www.pbtfus.org/) or to Mt. Zion UMC Memorial Fund. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta. (770) 420-5557

 

Mark was such a great guy. The very first time I rode my motorcycle in a group outing was with Mark and the Patriot Guard. He loved riding his Goldwing.
I enjoyed having lunch with Mark at the North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL) weekly lunch get together. He was always smiling.

Mark, you will be sorely missed.