He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and uncle. He loved being a North Carolina forest ranger and wildfire firefighter. He had a passion being outside in all of the elements especially snow. Mark loved getting the call to head out west and join his fellow wildfire firefighters in battling the big fires in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and California. He often spoke of the beautiful skies, the starry nights, and the fellowship of the firefighter brotherhood when he was at camp with them. He was a true outdoorsman and hero.