Mark Ryan was a symbol of Glendora's great community for over a half century. No one knew more people and bonded with such a big part of Glendora and its residence as he did. Mark overcame what most people who suffer from any type of disability deal with, which is being accepted by a majority of people. He was not only accepted, he was loved and became a fixture for the community as a whole. We can learn a great deal from Mark if all of us had his approach to life. There was no mean spirit, only a friendly demeanor that bonded him with us all. Let this plaque act as a reminder of not just Mark Ryan, but also how a community can accept people in spite of their challenges.