I met Roger while working for Beaudry RV. At that time I was the guy that would work with each customer after a purchase was made and set up the delivery. Turned out I would get to do this several times for Roger! Over a few months we got to be pals and would chat from time to time and I would always make sure to help him if he had any RV troubles. "Bring it in Rog! No appointment needed. We'll get it handled." Roger would always call afterwards and say, "Look in your top desk drawer".... There I would find some cash. Always wanting to give it back to him, he would insist to keep it. Not long after he bought his place in Havasu, we would meet up with him for some fun as one of the guys from Beaudry had a place there as well and my Dad and I along with a couple other guys from work would head out there for a weekend. Always a fun time! The story that I have told countless times and will always be thankful for is this: On the eve of Christmas Eve, I had arranged for a couple to take delivery in Yuma, AZ the next day (Christmas Eve) of a new RV as they lived out of state and to avoid CA sales tax, out of state delivery was required. Around 5:30 that evening while having a cold brew my driver called and said he couldn't make it. UH OH! So I phoned Roger who if I recall, was having his Christmas party. I explained the situation and he said, "Don't worry about it, got you covered. I'll have a plane their for you. The pilot (Dave if I recall) will phone you in the morning with the tail number." Sure enough, next day I drove the RV to Yuma, had the customer paperwork signed and they dropped me off at the good ol bustling airport of Yuma, AZ. Jumped in the right seat of a Beechcraft Dutchess and we were off to Carlsbad. Upon landing, Roger was there to greet us. I asked him what we owed him and he said "Don't worry about it. Did you have fun?" I am still thankful to this day for his generosity and I have always thought to try and emulate his persona. Such a peach of a man. A true gentlemen gone too soon. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Rog, I got you back pal, this memorial with stay published for life now. Least I could do. See you again someday 'ol friend!
