Monday, July 6, 2026
I wish I had the chance to see Neil one more time before his passing. He was (and will always remain) an amazing influence in my life. By far, the best Triple 20 Dart thrower on the east side! His teammates called Neil the "Prince of Wales". He was, and will remain as always that in our heart. You never outworked him, you never outwitted him! I had the opportunity to work for Neil on and off for over 10 years. The stories that I still tell people about those years are endless and unforgettable. One story I will never forget is when Christine was about to give birth (or may already have), Neil and I were working in the southern tier doing a pretty intense tile job. The owner of the house was the writer of CannonBall Run, Brock Yates. When we finished up, Neil asked me to drive home. I was shocked. Neil always drives. Seconds into the drive home, Neil was asleep. On a lighter side, Neil taught me the code of always leaving the truck cleaner than you found it, sweep and tidy up your workspace and above all, "Slow down" if you are not sure of things. Sage advice. I will miss you Neil. Thank-you for your patience with me. My sincere condolences to Cristine and family.
