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appendix had burst and he was near death. Fortunately, he was treated in time and he is now healthy, happy and living in Hawaii. Larry is the kind of guy that would drop everything for a friend in need. He was a rock for me on many occasions.

Last, meet Lawrence. I met Lawrence while working for a manufacturing firm. He was the machine shop supervisor. He took a messed up disorganized shop and turned it into an efficient smooth running operation. Lawrence was a Green Beret and served in Vietnam as a sniper. (Something he prefers not to talk about). He led a wonderful adventurous life. He is an avid sailor and loved racing sailboats. He has traveled all over the world and can keep you mesmerized with story after story. Finally he gave up his adventurous lifestyle to settle down and be a husband and father. He is one of the most devoted fathers I have ever seen. Lawrence is a man of great Honor. If a man doesn't have honor, he has nothing. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it and is one of the kindest, gentlest souls I have ever met.

My life has been so blessed by these people and many others. I can go on and on. They have all left a mark on my soul and my life is richer and happier for knowing them. When I see these men, I see a skillful architect with drive and talent, I see the happiest person I have ever met, I see a brilliant actor and I see a man of honor and courage. When a Klansman looks at them they see a Negro, a Mexican, a homosexual and a Jew. How sad. Look at what they are missing out on because of blind hate. In fact, the test Larry received at the VA Hospital was an AIDS test. All they saw was a gay actor and they looked no further. That indifference almost killed him. If my friends were the man on the road, the Klansman would walk right by. They will never know the joy and blessing that has touched my life.

I have one last story. I have two friends named Svet and Zorn. (Also skydivers). Zorn is Croatian. When I knew them, the war between Serbia and Croatia was going on. If you remember, it was a seriously hateful situation. I remember being at a skydive party and a woman in the group was Serbian. She was enraged that Zorn was at the party. She said she couldn't be in the same house as a Croat. We asked her to leave. Zorn and Svet were best of friends. They were always together. Zorn's daughter was still in Croatia and in a dangerous area. Zorn had to get her out of there as soon as possible. Svet went with him to Croatia and

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