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Kentucky Minister Drowns on Mission Trip to Mexico
Many across the state are remembering Mark Angel for the impact he had on so many here, and around the world.
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His mission in life was to minister to others.
But in the end, it was that ministry that may have cut a Kentucky man's life short.
41-year-old Mark Angel was on a mission trip in Mexico, when he drowned Sunday night.
He was swimming with two college students at the time. They tried to save him, but couldn't.
His friends and family say he really was an angel, whether he was hiking the hills, building homes for the homeless, or creating liveliness for those in need.
They say he was one man who truly practiced what he preached.
Angel interned at Southland Christian Church, and went on to be the youth minister at Russell Christian Church in Ashland.
Angel leaves behind a wife and a four year old daughter.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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i just found out mark passed away.i went to high school with mark. we really were close in school.hung out all the time.after 20 yrs i found mark again. we chatted several times and i remembered why i liked being his friend.he was kind and compassionate.3 yrs ago i talked to him for the last time but always thought of him and his ministry.i was so excited for yrs ago when i seen him at dearborn county hospital ministering to the patients there.our paths have led us in different directions but i always cared for him and his friendship.my prayers go out to his family and friends.i will truly miss him.i was looking forward to possibly seeing him at the colerain reunion.now i know my reunion will be in the greatest place of all!one day i will be able to tell mark his friendship was one of a kind and that i always respected that. until then i will keep his family in my prayers and his memory in my heart.bryan
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I am almost speechless at the loss of Mark Angel. Most people don't fulfill their life's purpose, but Mark surely has. The Lord knows the number of hairs on our head and the number of days we will live on Earth before we return to live with Him in Heaven. Mark used his days wisely. Just like his favorite music artist, Rich Mullins, Mark ministered to so many people. Our friendship dates back to 1985. He was mission-minded and loved people. He left this Earth doing what he loved...serving Gog and serving people. For his friends who were with him when he passed...just know that his last day on Earth was also his first day in Heaven. For his wife...he chose you to spend his life with and for that you are so blessed. For his daughter...what a great Daddy he was and how much he loved you! The entire Angel family, congregation, and friends are in our prayers. Mark was always so special to me, and he will be greatly missed. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives!
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Just a few people always have time to listen and encourage you. Mark Angel was one of the few. I will always remember him and how he blessed me and my family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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