I cannot believe that a year has passed.  I remember my uncle saying "by the time you pass, you will probably have only 5 real, best friends"...There is a line in the movie Shawshank Redemption "I miss my friend"...Well, You my friend I have missed...I pray that your sould is at rest..thank you for you.  I miss you my friend...

You will have to forgive me for saying "PLEASE STAY TUNED" but I am still in shock from all this. After all "DUKE" was many many things to me in my life. So please stay tuned because I have so much more to tell you.

John Hooks

Having spent time over the years and again recently in my dad's home among his collection of art, music and collectibles, I have a renewed appreciation for his artist's heart and mind. He saw beauty in many things which was a rare gift. 

I will always remember the laughs we had in HS, and college.  I will never forget your laugh.....your honesty.....you are/were a good man. A very good man. Proud to have you as my friend..and proud to have been your friend. I will miss you...may God hold you in his hand......