Alpha Male
We first met Bob with Laura, Kelly and Trevor in late 1980's when the family came to England with Bob's work with Ford Motor Company. Bob was eager to let me know that the English car I was driving, a Jaguar (or as Bob would say, Jagwaar) was soon to be American; Ford had bought the company.
When Bob and family returned to America in the early 90's we kept in contact and met at Niagara Falls in 1995. Ever mindful of the English pallet, Bob had arranged to eat at an Olde English Wenching House where the beef was served by suitably clad serving maidens. Ever thoughtful.
We kept in contact and Bob and Laura visited us some years later following which we arranged a winter break in New York. Both our families were there along with my brother who lives in Boston. We went out for a small after dinner drink without the ladies and it is at this point that the alpha male surfaced in Bob and my brother. Both had travelled the globe through work and the stories started to unfold of who had drunk the best, worst, most, most expensive and in challenging circumstance. I think in the end it was a score draw but Bob has some wonderful stories to share and was as alway great entertainment.
We are all very sad to learn of Bobs passing at a time when he should be reaping the rewards of his work and dedication to Ford and others.
Our thoughts are with Laura, Trevor and Kelly. Have one for me Bob.
Matt & Elaine