You were my mother's baby brother but more the an Uncle to me. You were a mentor, a father figure and a friend. You supported me in everything I did - except allowing me to buy that 79 Trans Am (which as it turns out was great advice). I could always depend on you, even to be my wingman in certain situations. When I think of things I do like painting or doing repairs at my shop your teachings come to me. You taught me always do things 100% - like making sure painting the tops of doors, even though no one would see it.
But most of all, you taught me to be a good person - teaching me that if I am going to do something for someone to do it out of the goodness of my heart and not to expect anything in return.