Sunday, June 2, 2024
Cal was my lifelong friend. The brother I never had. And much more.
I viewed Cal as close to immortal. Surrender was not in his vocabulary that I know of. He was a fierce competitor in motorcycle racing long ago and far away. His attention to detail was amazing. He was a magician with all things mechanical. Didn’t matter if it was a race motorcycle, car, boat, airplane, washing machine. He viewed everything mechanical the same way. And when he was done, it was right. Better than the factory made it. True.
He was devoted to his family, his friends, his community, and the betterment of humanity. He was still diving with the Rescue Team at age 68. Try to pass that test at 68. You won’t. He did.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Godspeed Cal. Heaven has a place for you. (My guess is that he will soon be making some repairs and improvements to the place).
We have lost a man that was truly amazing and unique. The world is a poorer place with his passing.
