This morning as I read that Jerry had passed away, A piece of my heart went with him. I just can’t help but feel the world has lost one of the finest men that has ever walked it”s path. Jerry went from being a new friend to advisor and mentor in so many ways. I loved our lunches as he would tell me about his life, the successes, the failures, but when he talked about his children and grandchildren (and Dean Hathaway) he lit up even more the usual. Although known for his successes in business, it was his commitment to his family that made him the hero he was to me. Also, It always appeared Jerry had the perfect life, but there were times in his life that were very difficult struggles, and as he shared those times with me, there was so much power from his vunerability, and as terrible as those times must have been, he would share what he learned. You never saw him without a smile and warm greeting for everybody That approached him. He came back to Las Vegas the past decade to use his money to give back to the community and especially UNLV. Unfortunately, he got discouraged with the difficulty of trying to give money that would make a difference, especially with past Athletic Administration, so decided he would do it himself. One day Jerry pulled in a walk on basketball player that although didn’t get much playing time, was an outstanding student. This young man dream was go to medical school, but came from a background that made that impossible financially. After he graduated, Jerry not knowing this young man that well, but hearing the stories from others made him the greatest offer this young man will ever receive. Jerry asked for the privilege of paying for every dime of his medical school cost. The only condition attached? The he never tell anyone about Jerry’s offer. The world needs more Jerry Dick’s. A year or two ago I ran into Jerry at the Ruvo Clinic where I am being treated for a terminal degenerative brain disease. He told me he had been diagnosed With a terminal issue, but asked me not to tell anyone, as he didn’t want any pity and was still living life to the fullest. That is Jerry Dick. He never needed anything from you, but he was always looking for a way to make somebody’s day, or life better, even when it was him that needed the love and prayers of others. But his mind worked one way, what can i do for others. You think about what the world would be like if there were more Jerry Dick’s. But, I got to experience what it would be like because of the time, lessons, impressions, and love that filled me with every time i was around Jerry. He has created a true legacy for so many of us to follow. All my love and best wishes to a family that was led by a true example of goodness and kindness. I for one am going to try and carry that example on in my life.