I just found out from my friend, The Curator below, that Mark Pierson, above with the hose, died a few weeks ago. Mark was a super elephant hand that I inherited from Zych, who in turn inherited him from Rex Williams. Mark was many, many years on Circus Vargas with Rex, and had a photographic memory about where everybody's "skeletons" are buried, and saw "things" as only a night watchman can see them, as well as the location of every good truckstop buffet, and decent casino in the United States. A great guy, who's exploits will provide fodder for jackpots for year's to come. Rest easy, friend Markus.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Mark Pierson
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Wade G. Burck
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Wade Burck: Missed you yesterday..One hundred and fifty attended BILL STRONG Memorial...hated to see the day end at Gibtown ShowFolks Club....To many to mention by name....What a great way to spend your first day of the winter in Florida...Happy New Year to you Wade and your bloggers......
Dave,
I wanted to be there so bad, but had an emergency to attend to with the horses. I am sure Billy, of all folks, would have understood, and I can only assume at the number of folks and the great time it was.
Wade
WADE!...DON'T SAY ANYTHING TO HER!!!...See, I told you not to say anything! (As Gyp bites the hose) Mark Pierson..
May Mark rest in peace..
I personally wish I would of listened to more of Marks "Gems" of Wisdom...Not only was Mark a dear Freind and sidekick...but he was also a "Sage" of sorts...
Jim Zajicek
Are you a puppeteer Wade?
Steve,
No, but people always assume that when I am with this dummy.
Wade
I am sorry to learn of Marks passing. This is the third time in less than a month that I have to learn that a friend from the circus passed away. What an end to the old year. May he rest in peace.
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