Without a doubt, the people who take up a very large portion of Mark's heart are his friends.
Most people lose contact with high school friends after six years.....but most people are not like the Mehlville High School Class
of 2001. Some of Mark's friends are no longer with us....Kevin Houska, Jonathan Hearst, Shelley Meilink....yet
these people are thought of frequently by Mark and his family. He keeps Kevin and Jonathan's mass cards in his car at
all times, and Shelley's picture was the only picture he kept on his dresser in his Memphis apartment.
When Mark was ill in January, he had friends come from Chicago, Colorado and Memphis in addition to his friends in St. Louis
This group bands together whenever their strength is needed by another. Mark's family knows that Mark was able to
overcome the trials of Jan 2007 because of the love and support of his friends. God Bless Mark's friends.
Drew Brockmeyer giving Mark his support, 12/27/06
Mark and Tony Chytla
Scott Pope
Mary M. and Mandy
Lynn, Ellie and Tom
Mark and Lisa Tretter, Homecoming 1999
Mini Mehlville reunion at the Blarney Stone
Kate and Drew
Mark and Tyonn the night before the golf tournament
Mandy and Mark...April 2007
Scott and Susie's Wedding
Scott and Susie Gartner's wedding
Keon Raymond...click picture to go to Nashville Kats website
Mark and good buddy Paul Dierker at Scott's wedding
Mark and his Colorado Cuties at the Golf Tournament.
Mandy Strout
was Mark's cheerleader when he played football. They are very close friends calling each other brother and sister.
Mandy flew in from Colorado for a week and stayed at Mark's bedside to offer her support. Mark was thrilled when she returned
to attend the golf tournament and brought along her friend, Tyonn, as well. Some things even MasterCard cannot buy.
