Mark graduated from Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas and enlisted in the US Navy for 4 years. Upon returning from the US Navy, he obtained his bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant into the US Army. He was a decorated Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran. Among his many military awards, he was the recipient of 2 Bronze Stars. He was a graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College. LTC Bradish culminated his military career serving on the Army Staff in the Pentagon, from which he retired 10/26/1994. He was a member of the VFW Post 2772, Sherman, TX, DAV and the First Christian Church in Van Alstyne, TX.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents B.B. and Elizabeth Bryan Bradish and his maternal grandparents Dr S.H. and Buena Blassingame Bryan. He is survived by his soulmate of 24 years Gudrun M. Webber, stepdaughter Barbara A. Martin and several distant cousins.
A military graveside service will be held in Van Alstyne, TX Cemetery officiated (pastor First Christian church) at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the DAV or VFW.
Thank you to all the doctors and nurses at Park West Hospital for their compassionate care. Arrangements by Berry Highland West. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BerryHighlandWest.com for the Bradish family.