Mark Creath - A Friend

“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . ."” ― C.S. Lewis

This week I have decided to post only one article in honor of a good friend. A friend that meant so much to me, did so much for me and taught me so much about life. For me, he did these things but also for many others.

Like so many others, I hurt but am joyful for Mark.

I could write many stories to describe the type of man Mark Creath is. An article written by Jim Crumbley at The Warrior's Log does a fine job of explaining it. Take the time to read his honoring words to get a better idea how Mark impacted those around him.

What I can say is that Mark and I had many things in common, the "You too?" types of things that brought us a deep commonality. We had great times of laughter, sad times of sorrow and hopeful times for our futures.

Like so many others, I hurt but am joyful for Mark.

There are others that fill my life as friends. They are good friends and the type that mean quite a lot to me. But if we are lucky, we get to have a few of the very best of friends and Mark was mine.

I have written asking how is it that I was the lucky one. Lucky to have met this man. Lucky to have learned from this man. Lucky to have been part of his life. But I understand that it will never leave me; that my luck is now permanent.

Like so many others, my hurt will go away and joy for Mark will grow even larger.

That I am sure of my friend.

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