After I left CCC, we stayed in contact and would occasionally connect here and there. He left a lasting impression on me and helped to developer my love of travel. He also challenged me personally, I had raced my bicycle at the elite level and he would always ask me if I was a Jock or an athlete. I’d always say athlete, because I had interest outside of the sport of cycling and he would would say good!!!
We lost touch for a bit when my wife and I relocated to Texas for work. But occasionally we would connect on the phone and it seemed like we never missed a beat. I’m truly saddened to hear that he has passed and I know I’m a better person for knowing him and having learned a lot from him. He definitely lived his life to the fullest and loved his family & friends.