There is a city of carnelian radiance,
Illuminated by the passions of the setting sun;
A center on the edge of the world,
Where darkness brings but the birth of diamonds,
Of this budding rose in the gardens of asphalt,
I pray to they towers of future hope;
Let your lost sons return over the waters of the bay,
To hold again the promise of your enlightened sky.
– Mark Richards, 1986
I want to tell you why Mark Richards is a part of my life. He is truly my soulmate, and I can’t imagine life without him. We’ve known each other for 16 years, and have been married for ten years. My life has changed dramatically for the better in those 16 years.
Mark is brilliant – it’s what first attracted me to him. He’s witty, charming, creative, and funny. He can be serious when need be and also totally in-the-moment at other times. It goes without saying that I think he’s a great writer.
Mark served his country faithfully, retiring as a US Navy Captain. He spent many years doing high-level military intelligence. I now have the privilege to speak about the military history that he experienced first-hand.
Annual holiday photo 2010
It breaks my heart that Mark has been incarcerated for 30 years for a crime he did not commit. Not a day goes by that I’m not saddened by what he endures in the CA state prison system. Having him locked away from his family is such an injustice.
I can’t afford an attorney yet, but I’ve hired a private investigator to stir up the case again. If you’d like to help, check out my website to sell his books at http://www.dragonhillbooks.com. Thanks so much.
I believe in miracles, and it’s time for Mark to come home!
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