We Lost A Light this Week

This week has been tough. On Tuesday, Gary Morrison, a man I have worked with for 10 years, passed away this week. Gary was on a plane from Dallas to Chicago when he had a seizure caused by a brain aneurysm. The plane was in the process of landing and was met at the gate by the paramedics. Gary was rushed to the hospital. We found out on Thursday that he passed away. Gary was such a caring and giving soul that he was an organ donor Let me tell you a little bit about Gary. He was funny and always happy to do what it took to get the work done. Gary could get really testy but it was always caused by his drive to provide our customers with the best service and products. As of last year, I started working closer with Gary than I have ever had before and I was really starting to feel like I was getting into a position to learn from Gary and his years of knowledge. I really feel like I have lost an opportunity to grow professionally and personally. Gary was married and had two beautiful daughters, 10 and 7. I decided on Monday to take Friday off so I could maximize my weekend with the boys and on Tuesday, that decision was re-enforced. I know that Gary would do anything on his family, but he was constantly on the road for work. He missed a lot of time with his family due to those responsibilities, but I know that he did all o it because of his devotion to his girls and the life he wanted to provide for them. I am dedicated to providing the same for my boys, but I will keep this loss in mind every day. It will remind me to make the time for my family and that work is designed to facilitate my life, not be my life. So bottom line, even in death Gary has continued to mentor me and help me grow professionally and personally. Thank you Gary.