In the FLETC class photo, Mark is the one grinning from ear to ear in the back row holding the trophy as it was the very first time a NPS class won the baseball tournament at FLETC!  We all had fond memories and a great time while attending the Police Training course for the National Park Service...Not only did we have a toga party and a huge barbeque, but we had pool parties and dunked our favorite instructors in the pool.  Mark was loved by all of us in this class.  Mark will not be forgotten!  I was one of the first to leave the NPS from this class, to become a Special Agent, and Mark was about one of the 5 more that did the same later...I think we made the best Special Agents based on our dedicated and loyal backgrounds we had as National Park Rangers.  They say life is like a coin...you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once...I think Mark did it all! I will miss him...with much Aloha love, "Yerz" (as Mark called me)

My first meeting with Mark occurred after I hired him to work at Horn Island.  He was scheduled to meet me one morning and never showed.  After waiting all day for him, I gave up and headed home.  Just outside of the Park I stopped to help a young man pushing a Volkswagen Bug.  That was my introduction to a beer drinking, partying, cycle riding, volleyball playing new friend.  It takes a good friend to be the designated driver to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
Supervising Mark was interesting.  Sometimes his actions required a different version of what actually happened when relayed to my supervisor.  One incident occurred when a hurricane was headed for the area.  He wanted to stay on the Island and ride out the storm tied to a tree.  It seems Mark was inspired by the historic writings of Walter Anderson a local artist.  My supervisor kept inquiring why Mark wasn't heading in.  The supposedly engine problems were corrected when I informed Mark I was coming out to get him.
I was there when he met Cathy.  They were made for each other.  It was a good thing for me. He now had someone else to take him to his regular emergency room visits.  It was a pleasure for us to have known him and Cathy for 30 plus years. 
Mark - Here's to us and all like us, damn the few left

If you look to the sky at night and find the brightest star shining, you will know it is Mark looking upon us.  His star will be the brightest on the darkest night because that is how he was in life.  Mark preceded me by several years as the Horn Island Ranger.  This fate caused our paths to cross and a strong friendship was built between he, Cathy, my wife Jill and I.  Such a fortunate fate for Jill and I.  Mark's wit, charm, humor and wisdom will forever be unsurpassed and so many people that knew him will miss him greatly.  Fair Winds and Following Seas, old friend.  Till we meet again!

I met Mark through mutual friends with the NPS, though we never worked together.   I have always been in awe of Mark's kind and gentle soul, his travelling spirit, and his love and devotion to Cathy.  He was a truly a great person and a great friend...and the best man at our wedding.  I will miss him.

The Kelly River Alaska Ranger has made the run to the headwaters - I have never met a finer man & dearer friend - here's to being farming neighbors on "the other side".

I had the opportunity work with Mark at Amtrak. He was always a real professional, while making sure his fellow agents knew he enjoyed working with them. Mark will be missed.

Met Mark when I was in college, and I have always looked at nature differently since he taught me to appreciate it.  Wish I could have talked to him one more time.  My heartfelt sorrow to his loved ones.  While you miss him now, you were blessed to have had him. RIP Holman!

The Horn Island Ranger has passed over the bar - my heart aches and I feel sorry for those who never got to know this wonderful, warm and thoughtful person.  Proud to have been an Island Ranger with him and so thankful for having that opportunity so many years ago.

A good man has left us...
Capn Marko was my best friend, a fellow NPS Ranger, fellow Special Agent, boat Capn, riding partner, confidant and just good friend.   I find it hard now daily not to text him for his consistent non-complaining and up-lifting spirit despite how he actually felt.  He is the example of how to face life's toughest challenge with dignity, grace and strength.
I miss his company now and will for years to come as I ride and boat.
Godspeed Mark Hollomon, you are missed.

While I knew Mark only during the last several years, my memories of our friendship are very strong and unforgettable. Mark was a rare person of true character and generosity. I will miss his friendship and optimism.

Mark is my friend from high school. We went to the senior prom together. I am deeply saddened to hear that he passed away and send sympathy to those that are close to him.. Fran Zuskin Neville

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Mark Leonard Hollomon

January 5, 1954 – March 27, 2017

Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary

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