Where does one start, with sharing memories of Tom? Every memory I have of Tom, still makes me smile, laugh, and eyes water. I met Tom 40+ yrs ago. I would see him walking down our gravel road, fishing pole in hand. I would throw little rocks at him to get his attention, and finally one day, he stopped and said, "hey kid, wanna go fishing!?" That's all it took to have some of the greatest experiences of my life. Tom was definitely the big brother I wanted. From riding horses, to camping for days, to fishing, and even getting a car stuck in a pond, I will always remember the times I had with him, because they were the best times of my life. Not sure he knew the impact he made on me as a kid, but it was huge. I will definitely miss him. I was fortunate enough to get to see him last year, and it meant the world to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, and extended family.