Mark is a World War II veteran who served on a Navy battleship in the Pacific from 1946 to 1950.
He moved to Naples a few years ago to take care of his sister after she had a minor stroke.
Mark likes to walk from his sister's house to the end of the Naples Pier and back.
He does it three times a day, a total of six miles, talking with people he meets along the way.
He does it three times a day, a total of six miles, talking with people he meets along the way.
At 85, Mark is physically fit, mentally sharp, sociable and happy.
13 comments:
What a beautiful portrait, Jack !
Nice one Jack. You are only as old as you feel.
Ah, that we could all age as well as Mark!! A great one for the day as always, Jack! Hope you have a great weekend!! Enjoy!!
That's a great combination of attributes.
Hello, Mark , you're handsome !
I hope I have those attributes when I am that age Jack! He sets a good example for the rest of us.
He looks a lot younger.
Wonderful portrait and post.
This is a great series.
Mark is 85 years young by the sound of it Jack :) Excellent portrait of a kind man.
A portrait of fitness!
Gosh…this is a nice capture. I love the setting with so many colors. God bless Mark!
These supposedly older folks are beginning to make me feel like a real slacker!
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