Please join me in wishing sincere condolenses for the loss of a dear friend and compatriot who left us this morning.  With me for almost longer than I can remember, through the Vietnam conflict, the resignation of a president, man walking on the moon, my friend departed this morning at 6:30AM.  At the altar when I was married, there at my parents funerals, his presence was always felt and will be forever missed.

Traveling the world with me, sampling mutton in New Zealand, a pint of New in Australia, shabu-shabu in Japan, pinapple in Hawaii, blood pudding in Briton, schnitzel in Germany, and chocolate in Switzerland, we were inseperatable.  With me "Out Back", at "Stonehenge", and on the "Autobaun". we saw more of the world that most dream of.  We especially enjoyed snorkling at tropical paradises, Tahiti, Hawaii, St. Lucia, Nassau, Port Antonio, and many many more.  Through over 35 years of loyal devotion, smiling when I happy, frowning when I was sad,  my friend was my constant companion and will be dearly missed.

So please join me in bidding a fond farewell to my loyal companion, my Mustache.