We've received this letter from several of our fellow Jeep web site owners, and have decided to reprint it in its entirety.

Hello to all Jeep lovers and Rubicon campers,

This is an urgent letter to let all of the adventurers know about Mark Smith's health problem. I'm writing this in hopes of Mark Smith fans will return a small favor and send your well wishes to him. Mark and his family have been in charge of the Jeep USA Rubicon adventures for decades, and is a loved part of his community, "Buffalo Hill"

His lovely wife Irene is the most charming hostess anyone could hope for. But right now, it must be a hard time for the entire Jeep family.
Mark Smith will be going in for extensive heart repair. His jolly smile and foreword attitude is only down, and not out. This man is a force to be reckoned with, and I expect the best results from the medical family taking care of him.

Please pass this note along to any and all involved in this wonderful Jeep family. I know, if you ever looked at, and loved a Jeep, there is a man who is responsible for that love.
Mark Smith has been one of the greatest influences in the Jeep world, and he spreads the love over every rock, trail, and adventurer. His Jeep knowledge and fun nature go hand in hand.

One could say he is "The godfather of Jeep adventure"

You can send all your well wishes to Mark via JeepJamboreeUSA.com