Atlanta, GA.

Paul and I were "growing up" friends . . . we still are!

Hard to "figure" Life and God, sometimes!

Paul's parents died when he was 12 or 13 . . . first his father from a heart attack; then, about two years later, his Mom from cancer.

Paul and his sisters Debra and Vicky moved to Liberty, about 40 miles away. Our contact lessened to "every few weeks" visits . . . after we each obtained our driver's license.

Paul went to Viet Nam, twice. Me? I was married, working 40-60 hours/week at Western Electric Company (eg: AT&T), and going to night school. Yea, I tried to enlist, but my legs got me a "4-F" status. Sigh. Legs are okay, normal, augmented with stainless steel pins in each hip.

After 'Nam, Paul completed a four-year degree at A&T University in Greensboro, N.C. . . . Electronics and Information Systems, and was hired as a Network Systems Engineer with General Electric in Mebane, N.C.

Paul was a whiz-genius at things mechanical and electronic! He took a 1956 Chevy down to its chassis, completely rebuilt its motor, installed a 4-speed stick, extra performance stuff on the engine, etc., etc. That was one really neat car!

Paul married, and fathered a boy and a girl. His wife died . . . two small children to raise by himself. About two years later, Paul died from a brain tumor....