My friend Mark Hargis. It’s hard for me to remember a time without Mark. In grade school he was my friend who in baseball pitched for a team that would beat my team always. In high school he was my good friend who I would share many super times in baseball and Legion baseball together meeting many new friends. I still remember Mark firing a fastball seemingly going 90+ mph that buzzed my head and I looked up to see him smiling the boyish grin that would make Mark the competitor that I always loved when he was on my side.
After college I would spend almost every weekend with Mark and my friends talking about life, of course girls, and just having fun.
Mark had great parents, Byron and Gayle, who always treated me like I was part of the family. And I would love going to Marks house to see if one of Mark’s beautiful older sisters might be home.
But what made Mark one of my best friends was that if I ever needed anything, no matter what he was always there. He would never ask why just when. Both he and his beautiful wife Marie would always be there.
I will forever remember my friend Mark Hargis. He was a great father, a loyal husband, a loving brother and one of the truest friends. God has been so good to me. And one of those tremendous joys that was provided was my great friendships with Mark Hargis. I love you Mark.
Al Leonard
