The Mark Weir FB page has lots more for those who want an insight into a truly irreplaceable man.
Herewith a small selection of tributes and images from that page:
The clock of life is wounf but once,
And no man has the power,
To tell just where the hands will stop,
At late or early hour.
- Charlie Hicks
Respect this place, this hallowed ground
A legend here his rest has found
His feet would fly, our spirits soar
He earned our love for ever more .......... you will be missed Mark x
- Kate Mackintosh
Mark was a real inspiration to me and to so many others. It was a privilege to listen to his ideas, tumbling out like a Lakeland gill in full flow. How great it would be to see the zip wire completed - a fitting tribute to a man who made a huge contribution to Lakeland life.
- Chris Tomlinson
You made flying look so easy, you are an incredible loss and the whole of Cumbria is missing you. R.I.P. Mark.
- Lewis Palmer
I will miss you like i miss my Grandad you where a wonderful man and i wish you to rip x
- Emma Wise
It is clear from the tributes that are being posted on this page, as well as those on the websites of the various local newspapers, that Mark was an inspirational man with a passion and vision that breathed new life into the last working mine of its kind in England. As a regular visitor to the Lakes, it saddens me to hear this news and read how deeply everyone feels the loss of this Cumbrian legend.
- Tracy Clayton
Rest easy Mark, you were a visionary who has left a legacy to us all, very few men leave a mark on history but you achieved it. God Bless Des
- Jenny Desmond
We'll all miss your cheeky smile, your love of life and your gazelle buzzing around you were a lengend to my son and you will be sorely missed by many. I'll hold tight the memories of buttermere, the stories you shared in the pheasant and the lunches shared at shepherds cafe. All our love to all your family you've really made a huge impact on many lives and lived life to the max. I hope others take insperation and "live life as tigers" you've done so much for the valley and the community R.I.P x
- Emily Lane
