Some people just inspire you to push onward regardless of the situation. The late Harvard graduate and banker, Gerald Cooney, was one of those men. He passed away in 2008. I was at his home one day maybe 30 years ago (?) and he wanted to show me a picture on his wall in his bedroom at the end of his bed. Gerald had had a massive stroke that robbed him of most of his speech. But he pointed at this picture with his cane and I will never forget his words: “No way… No Way! Bang! Bang!” A lifelong outdoorsman, this picture drove him to leave a bed ridden state and to push himself – hard – onward, through life. In that brief moment Gerald made me realize something of great value, that I have carried with me throughout my life: YOU NEVER, EVER, GIVE UP, NO MATTER WHAT! I hope I see you in heaven my friend. God rest your beautiful soul and may God bless your family and friends you left behind – Capt. David Bitters