Greetings,

It is with heavy heart that we inform you Mark Bigelow's courageous battle has come to an end. Mark passed away peacefully Wednesday evening.

Mark Bigelow has been our AFA attorney for more than 20 years. He was a flight attendant advocate and fought and won many battles on our behalf. Mark's wife Gail Bigelow currently serves as our MEC Grievance chair. Gail was also our MEC President for nearly a decade and led us through CHAOS during the early '90's. Mark and Gail were a great team for the Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants.

Mark was recently honored at the AFA Board of Directors for his 26 years of service to so many AFA carriers in arbitrations and grievances. That resolution is attached.

Services will be held Friday, March 17th at the United Methodist Church on 1919 West Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, Wa 98371. Service will begin at 100pm.

A reception will follow at the Puyallup home of Judy Cash, Gail's sister. Directions will be available at the Church. If you would like to bring food (appetizer) please contact Barbara Zorich 253-639-0909 or bzorich@aol.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to http://www.womenforwomen.org/ Women for Women International mobilizes women to change their lives through a holistic approach that addresses the unique needs of women in conflict and post-conflict environments.