My dear friend Bob, I know how much you wanted to join Bev. I can see you both now in heaven. Bev is straightening your tie and brushing off your lapel. She always did the same to me and that is why I alway called her, "mom" When God calls roll I know you will step forward when he says A true gentleman A man with high integrity and purpose in life A man who could belt out "Chiquita Banana" A man who defines "Lionhearted" and big hearted A man who loves chocolate and growing humungous apples A man who served the Lions organization with distinction and was later awarded the Bev Thoman first every Lions Eye Bank Visionary Award. (The second hangs proudly on my wall) A man who loved to teach and was a master teacher. A man who loved to tell how he caught that huge fish and has pictures to prove it. A man who was Dennis Tichenor's best friend and true friend A man who always put others first. A man who worshipped God and his family A man who could define Serving others, but doing it for the rest of us to emulate. I loved the times we got to visit lately. Because of you I will renew my efforts to help others, keeping in mind the real purpose of doing that. I am sorry that I cannot attend your service as I will be in Michigan speaking at a Lion's convention that has been long ago planned. Your friend, Dennis Tichenor