Mal...there's nothing I can say to describe the FRIEND AND LIL BROTHER you were...ARE, to me. I LOVE YOU MAN, AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY, but you already know this. Right now, my heart is heavy and dealing with this isn't easy. To your kids I say this "Your Father was a GREAT FATHER, and you know this. His love and devotion to you will NEVER be matched. Honor his life in all that you do. Be successful FOR YOU, but for him also. I know you're hurting right now, but always remember...your Father wouldn't want you to cry. HE LOVES YOU DEARLY AND IS WITH YOU IN EVERYTHING YOU DO. To the family I say MR. MARION THORNTON IS A MAN TO BE HONORED AND HE WAS PROUD OF YOU ALL. I will NEVER forget him and will always miss him. If you were having a bad day, Mal would say something crazy and make you laugh, or do something crazy. He was the life of whatever party he attended. To Mal...I LOVE YOU BRO! KICK STAND AND THROTTLE UP, DROP THAT KNEE...LETS RIDE!