Dennis Kemp
18-05 2021 12:18
wrote:
I was deeply saddened by the news of Mark’s passing. My first memories of Mark are when he was leading Train Audit whilst I lead a team undertaking signalling audit. His energy and enthusiasm are still as memorable now as was his crazy blond hair in those early days. When Mark returned under PPP we were both part of the Safety & Assurance directorate, before working on the Victoria Line Upgrade and Sub-Surface Railway Upgrade programmes together. Mark had a unique talent of breaking down and explaining complex situations and problems to enable them to be understood so practical solutions could be developed. He could create order out of chaos, encouraging people to cooperate and collaborate, take the heat out of the moment and seal the deal with his characteristic grin, akin to Wallace asking “More cheese Gromit?” Mark was an excellent engineer, clear orator and had a sharp mind to get to the root of the issue. I will personally miss Mark’s counsel, he took the time to listen to what I had to say. We enjoyed talking about things French and I was so impressed with is language skills in comparison to my own. And I’ll miss his personal fashion sense! My life was made richer for knowing Mark and I will miss him, as will others fortunate enough to have met him.
Dennis Kemp
18-05 2021 12:18
wrote:
I was deeply saddened by the news of Mark’s passing. My first memories of Mark are when he was leading Train Audit whilst I lead a team undertaking signalling audit. His energy and enthusiasm are still as memorable now as was his crazy blond hair in those early days. When Mark returned under PPP we were both part of the Safety & Assurance directorate, before working on the Victoria Line Upgrade and Sub-Surface Railway Upgrade programmes together. Mark had a unique talent of breaking down and explaining complex situations and problems to enable them to be understood so practical solutions could be developed. He could create order out of chaos, encouraging people to cooperate and collaborate, take the heat out of the moment and seal the deal with his characteristic grin, akin to Wallace asking “More cheese Gromit?” Mark was an excellent engineer, clear orator and had a sharp mind to get to the root of the issue. I will personally miss Mark’s counsel, he took the time to listen to what I had to say. We enjoyed talking about things French and I was so impressed with is language skills in comparison to my own. And I’ll miss his personal fashion sense! My life was made richer for knowing Mark and I will miss him, as will others fortunate enough to have met him.
