Don,

Thank you for letting everyone here know.

Though we have never personally met, you sir, have had a profound effect on my life.

You have popped into my thoughts often, when I needed to summon courage or grace. Or when I needed more of a sense of humor to handle some piddling little problem that seemed insurmountable to me.

No question in my mind: you will have that role for me for the rest of my life.

I do not think I am at in any way unique in this. I figure there are people all over the world that you have touched with your presence. That's quite a legacy if you think about it!


Don, I hope your passing is gentle and peaceful. I'm praying for you and for your family.

And, as I have done often in the past, I'm thanking the Lord for your influence on my life.