I felt compelled to leave a note here because in reflecting on my interaction & friendship with "Fooney" over the years, one personal trait of his continues to come to mind: humility.
Dude was easy to befriend, the smoothest of cats socially & a beast on the basketball court. And guess what? You'd never know it.
His warm, engaging personality somehow blanketed all those enviable skills. He was a hard worker, a true friend to many and welcoming of all.
When I think of his overall demeanor, I don't think it's a coincidence that the verse below contains his name.
He's definitely kicking it with Angels in heaven right now. God bless you Fooney & thanks for setting an example for us all.
"God gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6)