This book is wonderful! As I read it, I felt as if I were sitting down to a banquet. The pages served wonderful surprises that were comparable to tasty dishes served at a banquet. The more I read the more I enjoyed each morsel of information that lead to the successes and accomplishments credited to this incredible man. You were so thorough with facts and information and then to incorporate them with his humanity ….. well, I felt I really “knew” him by the time I read the last page, which was all too soon for me. I congratulate you, my dear, dear, friend, for the outstanding work you brought to all of us who enjoy meeting such special and talented people through the written word. Thank you so much, for sharing your gift with the pen as your words brought life back into this wonderful, wonderful man. After reading some of his poetry, I found a poem that was “perfect”. It reminds me of you. The poem is titled: “The Old-Time Friend." It is my favorite and truly says it all.