&nbsp;The 'best Santa Claus' ever 
 I will always remember Mark as being a gentle, kind-hearted man. He was always there for his family and friends and loved children. Mark:&nbsp;THANK YOU for being THE BEST SANTA CLAUS that the <a href="/topics/New_York_%28state%29">New York</a> State Baton Council EVER HAD. 
 Linda Boss, Deer Park

The 'best Santa Claus' ever I will always remember Mark as being a gentle, kind-hearted man. He was always there for his family and friends and loved children. Mark: THANK YOU for being THE BEST SANTA CLAUS that the New York State Baton Council EVER HAD. Linda Boss, Deer Park

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