Hunter L. Mason was a 2018 NHS Valedictorian, he excelled in academics and athletics while never losing sight of what mattered most; his relationship with God, his family, and the people around him. A leader on the football field and in life, Hunter was a four-year letter winner, team captain, and honored student-athlete who earned recognition for both his performance and character. He continued his journey at Western Illinois University on a Division I football scholarship, graduating magna cum laude while competing and pursuing graduate studies. More than his awards or achievements, Hunter was known for his kindness, humility, and ability to lift others up. He was a loyal son, brother, teammate, and friend who led by example and made everyone around him better. Even after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, he faced every day with courage, faith, and strength. To know Hunter was to be impacted by him, and his example continues to live on “livelikehunter”.