Mark Selikoff
Mark Selikoff, AKA Muscle Mark to some has been in a serious motorcycle accident and is still in a coma. You probably have seen him before while flipping through the channels on Taiwanese TV. When you saw him you said, “Hey, that foreigner is on TV speaking Chinese” and if you know Chinese you said, “He’s cursing!”.
I met him once at a vegeterian buffet. He was very friendly and ended up going on and on about his daughter. It was obvious he loved her very much. Our prayers are with him and his family now. We heard that he moved his arm a little recently but is still in a coma.
The Taiwan Times Article:
Taiwan-based Minnesota artist Mark Selikoff has been in a coma since last Wednesday after losing control of his motorcycle and running into the median strip on a road in Taoyuan County.
Selikoff was rushed to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Lin-kou, Taoyuan County, where he has been receiving intensive care.
Selikoff, 37, has been teaching English in Taiwan for the past 15 years and has appeared in a number of local variety shows such as Everyone Talks Nonsense (全民大悶é‹) and Here Come Kang and Hsi (康ç� ™ä¾� äº� ) thanks to his Mandarin proficiency.
Chen Wei-min (陳為民), a good friend of Selikoff and a fellow entertainer, immediately rushed to the hospital when he learned that Selikoff was seriously injured in the accident.
After the visit, Chen said that Selikoff would probably not wake up due to severe brain damage.
Upon learning of Selikoff’s misfortune, local entertainer Jacky Wu (å³å®—æ� ²) pledged to do his best to aid Selikoff’s family and help with his medical expenses.
How can I help??
He is a good cat and we need every good cat that there is on this planet.
Thank you,
Mark’s friend,
The Skee.
http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?t=55073&postdays=0&postorder=desc&&start=50
Matt Nagel
651 460 3616
18570 exodus ave. Farmington MN. 55024
Rachel you, your Dad and your Mom need to raise the money to bring him home. If you two can travel back and forth, so can Mark - leave his family there until he’s doing better.
From a old friend
I don’t know who you really are, but if you insist on writing prejudice comments, you will be permanently banned. And change your name too.
first of all, if you have anything to say i would think you would state your REAL name as you seem to know our family SO WELL.
as for your ’slant eyes’ comment, are you so insecure that you feel the need to put down others and are you so ignorant that you don’t realize that you are insulting all of the people that mark loves…his wife, his children, his friends, the people who are taking care of him? i suggest you think before you speak and/or write.
as for bringing mark back to the states, it seems you don’t understand his situation at all. maybe you should contact someone from our family and have an ACTUAL conversation and then maybe you will get it. my father, my mother and i are all available…
as for us ‘moving him to abate the insurance’ this seems to be another thing you don’t get.
i would suggest that you find better things to do with your time, a hobby, perhaps. or is it that you love to be part of the problem and not part of the solution?
as for raising money, we are more than happy to accept donations…you can send a check to my address…you must know it. i will be thrilled to pass it along to my brother.
while you’re at it, call mark and tell him why you are being so rude and thoughtless…he may not be able to speak, but he sure as hell can hear.
sincerely…
someone who is actually doing something about mark’s situation,
his sister.
If it’s any of your business (and it isn’t), “Artie” is living in China, visiting his son Mark as often as possible, and anxious to dethrone the “Jewish American Princess,” preferably by wringing her royal neck. If ignorance were, indeed, bliss, she, he, or, indeed, “it,” (meaning you), would be extremely joyous. Pay attention to your own “kingdom,” Baby, and the Selikoff family, both in Taiwan and the U.S., will take care of Mark. I never realized we knew really hateful people like you, but your kind is all around, isn’t it, waiting to pounce on defenseless people under an assumed name.
Meanwhile, If you need help to get to where you’re ultimately going, I’ll certainly be happy to do whatever I can to assist.
Art Selikoff, Zhuhai, China.
Marks friend Mark.
Failing that, I’m available as an alternative to kick start that common sense therapy you have been pining for so long.
If you’re ever in Zhong-li, let me know. First violent session is free.
You sad, sad, hack of a human being.
Ginger Jay
I will offer the same invitation as GingerJay though. You are welcome in Tainan anytime for an old fashioned Taiwan ass whipping, complete with gangsters and bamboo staffs…
This sounded like an incredibly serious accident this young man went through - hope he does well and continues to succeed and recover.
SusieQ2
SusieQ2
who the f@#$ are you? you hide behind some bullshit name insulting the jews, the americans, and the princesses.
let me know who you are so i can beat the living shit out of you…
for me, for my family, for my brother’s family, but most importantly…for mark.
you sick, sick, twisted f@#$.
half a brain…you, apparently are walking and talking and it is quite obvious that you are operating with half a brain, if that.
his wife’s needs? you sick f@#$. appparently you speak of that which you know quite well…no one will touch you, correct? i’m guessing abusing people is the only sexual stimulation your ass can get.
feel free to contact me at wei_rachel@hotmail.com
let’s set up a time so i can show you what having ‘half a brain’ actually feels like.
It breaks my heart to know that there is someone capable of your level of cruelty walking this earth. What satisfaction could it possibly bring you to hurt those of us who love Mark with all of our hearts, and continue to hope and pray that he will beat the odds? He has made amazing progress and he does understand who’s with him and what is being said; he’s simply unable to respond. He lets us know he’s there many ways other than verbally.
He looks in my eyes with many different emotions and shed tears when I told him, recently, that his grandmother (my mom, whom Mark adored) had died.
He also works hard in therapy and is able to do new things; his brain surgeon was very pleased with his progress. Perhaps we do need a miracle but we are absolutely NOT ready to give up on him, nor will we ever be.
Is is even possible for your sad mind to understand that Mark’s wife loves him and has devoted her life to his recovery while raising two incredible children and working ? We have spent many months together since Mark’s injury and my love and respect for this young woman grows with each day. She has a beautiful heart and soul. When I question the future she says, “But, mom, he’s my husband. He’s my family; I want to try”. Sexual intercourse is a very easy thing to find; love and commitment like Xiao Hui’s is extremely rare.
Rachel called my attention to your post and I cried when I read it. May you someday understand that the human heart has nothing if if does not have hope. WE HAVE HOPE!!!!
Mark’s mom
It is unbelievable that you say you know Mark’s family, but then turn around and say such mean,disgusting things. It is obvious that you have severe emotional problems. Our family may not always agree and get along but we stand up for each other and are there for each other when it matters most and I know if Mark could talk right now, you definitely would not like what he would have to say to you. Mark would not even want to be brought to the states without his wife and children. That’s what real love is about. Obviously you have never felt that or recieved it. It is to bad that what makes you feel good in life is hurting others. How powerful you must feel to insult, put down and hurt others who are defenseless to stop you because you hide behind a stupid ,fake name. What a coward! You say you were an old friend. There is no way you were a friend to anyone in this family. If you had been you would be offering support and prayers and words of encouragement not the filth that you are. Do yourself ( and the rest of us a favor) and get some help.
Aunt Dawn,Rachel,Mark and family- I sure hope you are not letting the rantings of this lunatic get you down. It’s opinion does not matter. Keep strong, keep bieng there and loving each other because the support we get from those who truly care and love all of you is all that matters. As much as it saddens the heart to have such a cruel person saying these things, try to remember that this person has severe issues. Love you guys,
Deb L.
Please ignore the troublesome person posting here and deny them the satisfaction of upsetting you. (Whoever runs this site should exercise some moderation, in my humble opinion.)
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Let it be known that there are many many people who are thinking about Mark and his family…who genuinely care and will continue to stay informed on Mark’s rehabilitation and recovery.
God Bless,
-rmm
nothing to be sorry about…there is only one person who needs to be sorry and i think we can all agree on who that is.
i am glad that this sick, pathetic person had his thoughts published. it reminds the rest of us to keep sharp, that there are people out there who share realities far different than ours. it also allows us to reflect on how we would behave, how we would treat people and how we would like to be treated. it gives the good in us a chance to band together in agreement and fight against that which we believe is unjust.
how cool is that?
the true sadness lies in the fact that this person lacks serious empathy and tact. he attacks the weak because it gives him some sick sense of being stronger…oh, how little he understands…and in addition, he hides behind a fake name.
we all know that when we are proud of what we believe and who we are there is nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. this person is well aware of how ridiculous he sounds.
despite lessons learned, though, i still have an ass to kick– for the honor of a man who can’t do his own ass-kickings right now.
thanks for all of the kind comments and ‘got your back’ support (deb-mark would give you a big, sloppy kiss if he could). at the end of the day WE all know what is important and jap helped to remind us.
thanks, jap, you sick, twisted…
peace.
rachel
One of our APC’s got hit by a grenade and the sergeant in the turret received shrapnel to his head.
He lost the left side of his brain but survived.
Now after a lot of efforts, rehab and a strong will, he is able to talk again and move around by himself.
Acording to surgeans, it is posible to live with only one half.
I hope this keeps up your good hopes and keeps the faith.
My thoughts go out to Mark, his family and his friends.
Keep the faith and strength.
Regards.
Jitse (Dutch war vet)
Too many sickos in the world - concentrate on Mark and all of his family with positive actions and good care and love.
Peace to you all
T-pin
God bless - T-pin
My heart goes out to you and your family during this trying time. I hope Mark, his wife and kids, the rest of the Selikoff’s make it through this tragic time. We will certianly pray for a speedy and full recovery.
one infection and surgery after another
amazes me. He had a crisis a couple of weeks ago but is out of ICU and trying to respond to requests. It breaks my heart to see my son still fighting after nearly 21 months. He’s my hero but I so want him to have peace, whatever that takes.
Xiao Hui continues to be a pillar of strength and love; her devotion overwhelms me at times. Mark is a very lucky man!! Alex and Sonja will be arriving in Minnesota on July 6th with their grandpa, and I will return to Taiwan with the children on Aug. 31st. We’re planning a very child-happy summer for them. Their mom didn’t want them to spend another summer at the hospital. We will call their mom and dad often and I’m excited about showing them all the people and places their dad had planned to show them someday. I’ll miss him terribly.
Mark’s sister, Rachel, went sky diving last week with a photo of her brother in her pocket so he could dive too. Although we’re across the world from him he is in our hearts every minute of the days and nights.
Thank you for remembering Mark and asking about his progress. It’s been such a long, tough battle but I know Mark’s heart will be touched when he’s informed about the concern that’s still being shown for he and his family. We share messages with him to give him hope. Your kindness sustains us. May God bless you!!
With many hugs,
Dawn (Mark’s mom)
R-K and Billy