Matthew was 3 or 4 when I took this picture and was waiting until he would be old enough to ride with us. This 750 Intruder was what I had planned to train him on & did. I use to tell him about our rides together & that once you learned, you will never want to ride anything else because of the freedom you feel from it. He's about to turn 21 this June & Matt & I was lookin' forward to riding with you and the many friends you have. If and when he gets his own ride, please watch over him as I know you would just like the same way you looked out for me. (I know that you're still laughing 'cause my back surgeries & I would need a "wheelchair" bike!") Anywho, I will go on missing you but with fantastic & unbelieveable memories that I can't wait to share with all!
Love & miss,
Your Cuz

There is no way in the world, near impossible, to replicate my 1st cousin's humor.
Just months before Paul's departure, one of my best friend's exclaimed in the middle of a party he was throwing that said "STOP! This guys cousin is the funniest man on earth"! He was absotively right. That is what keeps me going is to know that out of any misery, Paul had the special gift of humor that I will never know again. I'm saddened that I, as well as everyone else who knew him close, will ever forget the "method out of the madness" he had.
As the song plays on here...I remember so many moments with him. I can't believe that over a year has gone by & my eyes still won't dry. Do me a favor Paul. If I make it up there when I go, lets put the bikes aside & ride in the Skylark one more time...just don't hit the tree!
With all my heart...love & deeply miss you!
Your Bro.....
Jimmy