Mark Reynolds

I remember hearing about this back in 2003 through a synthpop forum. It was hard to read and even more difficult to fathom. The music the two of you had created had a profound effect on my musical interests as well as my character as I remembered listening to "If I Ever" back in 1989 in a club and asking anyone and everyone who the band was. After a relentless hunt, I finally found out and the next day, I had Naive Art in my hands. Flashforward through the 90's and Naive Dance, "Machines '92", EP, Caveat were in heavy rotation in my CD collection. I always looked forward to a new Red Flag release and really enjoyed the transition in sounds and tone through the early years of the 21st century. Then what I thought was the end occurred. I couldn't imagine anything like that ever happening, but life is filled with unfortunate inpredictabilites. I could only imagine how you and those close to your brother felt. But like you've said, it is not about how he passed, but how he lived. He undoubtly lives through you in the music that you continue to create and the energy you instill in the world. Thank you for continuing the journey, for creating a more tolerable world with such innovative music filled with passion, depth, energy, and substance. After all, life is a song, continue to sing yours and you'll always have a listener in me.

Thank you,



Victor Rodriguez

Though Chris may not appreciate this, those who know me can attest that back in 2003 I indeed accurately predicted Chris's return within 3-5 year time frame... simply because for the creative machine the RF became at that time was impossible to just get dissipated. At the same time, the return speaks much of Chris character, in a sense that it takes quite some courage to walk in on stage performing new and old songs... as RF... without his ill-fated bro nearby. No matter what life path one chooses, unconditional perseverance along the chosen path is a trait possessed by a very few individuals - very few I know of besides myself. Hey Chris - respect, man. You were meant to front this group.

Being that my brother passed away in April, I can appreciate your comments here. Glad you were able to make it back after that. Keep up the good work. Focusing on how they lived is the most important part.

I understand that you haven't spoken about it. This is the first time I officially read that he commited suicide and it left me in shock, even though I had read someting at redflagforever.us When someone important dies, people who care and feel identified with that person, feel the need to understand. Respect is something we owe you and your family, it's just that ghosts come to my mind... I was so close... Why?

Mark, You passed away on 2003 but You Still alive for me.

We are still in doubt. "How Will You Die"?

But, Thank you for telling the story about your Life and Death in your albums.

I am Still your fan, even you're in Death.

If i can change back to '89, i am going to watch you and Chris wherever you are.





"You will leave forever in my mind".

I mean Live..

Not LEAVE.

Just Crying...



Live Forever!!!

I wish Red Flag had been more popular in the United States. I can't believe that I only heard one song until now. And I love everyone of them. Thank you for letting us listen.

You definitely have more talent than most bands. In fact, Red Flag has become my new favorite band. I love the darkness. It is absolutely beautiful. It is almost like listening to a haunting movie unfold.

dude you rock so hard

Great music that helped shape the late 80's, early 90's!!! The clubs would not have been the same for me without at least a half dozen of them Hope all is going well. I am sorry to hear the bad news but a wonderful legacy has been left behind for us. Thanks again. Keep up the great work whatever you might be doing these days.

Chris, I worked with Mark in the late 80's and 90's and was honored to call him my friend; I was even fortunate enough to have him at my wedding. He was an incredible individual with extreme amounts of talent. It didn't matter what he was working on whether it was music or AUTOCAD drawings, he was always focused, honest, hardworking, and creative. He had a wonderful personality and a pleasant way about him that I was able to experience while working together at NASSCO. He always had time for you and made it a point of listening to your point of view. I will cherish those years in which I was so blessed to be able to spend with him and his memory and music will always stay with me. I will miss you Mark and all the funny conversations we had, your life was cut too short, too soon. As someone who has lost his father recently, I can empathize with you but will never know your pain. It is an incredibly painful experience to lose a family member and your loss is unimaginable. Please take care in knowing that your brother was an old soul and left an indelible mark on the world. God bless. Joe

Your music will forever be in constant rotation in my player. I will miss that incredibly soothing voice and amazing song writing. Beautiful energy and dark textures make it a unique and wonderful sound. I played your music for lots of people that never heard of you and was often asked "who is that and where do I get it". Redflag forever in my ears, head and heart.