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Sunday, February, 8 2004 2:32 PM CDT

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***** UPDATE *****

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Nothing less then the best! LIFE IS GOOD...

The memorial for my father was superb! I truly appreciate EVERYONE who supported us through these times. I’m still amazed how many people my father has touched throughout his life. I thank you on behalf of our entire family for your warm words, thoughts & prayers. They will never be forgotten…

For those of you that weren’t able to attend I’d like to share my eulogy for my fathers passing with you.

Here it is:

I’m going to go over a few meaningful words that I feel describe my father best & give a brief description or story for each:

Thoughtful, Courageous & Caring:

From small things like picking up a piece of garbage that’s lying on the ground and throwing it away or opening the car door for my Mom after dinner. To the bigger more courageous things like having the doctors take the medical IV’s out of his arm to ensure us, his loved ones, wouldn’t have to see him suffer any longer than need be. And on a brighter note – giving his beloved wife a 35th anniversary Corvette with only 35 miles on their 35th Anniversary – now that’s special!

Thank you for being so thoughtful, courageous & caring Father.

Love, Compassion, Integrity & Expressiveness:

“LOVE” is a word many of us don’t use frequently enough because we’re unsure of others reactions. Dad expressed this powerful word to his many loved ones with ease. Love is something much deeper than words could ever describe – - - -

It’s what we are all feeling right now in this room.

Thank you Dad we’re feeling your love now & we will for eternity.

Thankful, Forgiving & Sincerity:

Dad and I had many precious moments – I’d like to share a brief story with all of you:

About 20 years ago Dad took us out to dinner, we did this frequently (Jenny, Evie, Mom & myself). After dinner Mom said let’s go grab some ice cream – needless to say she had plenty of support from us the kids. Dad wasn’t being himself – he drove into the parking lot and right by the ice cream parlor. We all thought he was going crazy! As we were all complaining Dad said you guys never said “thank you” for dinner, what makes you think you deserve ice cream for desert? This is one of many lessons my father has taught us – be sure say thank you, never take anything for granted & always learn to forgive.

Dad was very grateful of his life and would mention it constantly – he’s now thanking his buddy Bob Gold who was keeping his drivers seat warm in heaven – he’ll forever be thankful.

Dad, Thank you for all you have taught us, nothing will be taken for granted. “Life is good!” one of my fathers favorite quotes.

Honest, Driven, Successful, Strong & Passionate

Dad taught me that staying strong and being honest is the key to success whether it is in business, relationships, or simply life in general. Thanks Dad, I live through your words of wisdom and will continue to do so.

I’d like to share a saying my Dad & I would always make fun of when people would mention it --

- “He who dies with the most toys wins!” –

We used to kid about this saying all the time, we both knew it was the furthest thing from the truth. My father appreciates each and every “toy” he ever purchased, simply because he had a passion for cars. Dad lived by it in every aspect of his life:

He promoted car shows, He was a car enthusiast, He breathed cars, He spoke about cars, He had car friends, He taught people about cars, He judged cars, He was a car legend, He loved Corvettes & all cars! The list could go on & on….

I’m proud of my father’s automobile collection as was he. He always thought long & hard about what cars he would purchase. It was like all of his decisions in life – each & every one was well thought out & implemented for a reason. I’d like to change that saying we always made fun of to this:

- “He who dies with making the most positive impressions on other peoples lives wins!”. – this is what my father lived by throughout his time here & I will help him continue that legacy.

Gentle, Kind, Sensitive, Giving, Respectful, Fun Loving & Down to Earth

Dad was a popular guy for good reason – he accomplished a lot in his short but sweet life. He was easily approachable, he enjoyed talking to others. He was sensitive to your needs, if you were hurt in any way his shoulder was always there to cry on. Dad lived life to the fullest and mentioned it frequently.

One last story – I had a ’90 R9G Corvette (1 of 23 made) down in W. Palm Beach, FL where I went to college. To make a long story short – I ended up totaling the car and almost killing myself! I called to let my Dad know – immediately he asked if I was alright. I said yes. Then he let loose on me, it was the angriest I’ve ever heard him! Fortunately for me my Mom was on the line as well – she calmed him down. Later that year for my 21st birthday my parents gave me a race car. Dad told me to enjoy it and race it in a controlled environment – the racetrack. Dad purchased a car too & we went racing together for a few years – they were some of the fondest memories my Mom, Dad & I shared together! This was much more than spoiling their son – it was a lesson I’ll never forget!

Thank you Dad for all the fun filled times. Special thanks for being a stand up father, husband, brother, grandfather, uncle and overall friend. We all love you!

Please keep my drivers seat warm while you’re up there in heaven – I’ll visit you when my time comes. In the mean time I’ll strive to be the man you always taught me to be - I’ll make you proud, I promise!

We all love you & you will forever be a part of us – as I told you frequently – I love you and thank you for being my best friend & ultimate father, you will never be forgotten.

As my brother in law Duane said – “You are my hero!”

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