Greg Zimmerman
Goodbye my teenage friend, and friend for life: You, me, and Frank were the closest of pals since 1950. We were the original "drugstore cowboys" of Val's Drugstore located at the corner of Butternut St., and Grant Blvd. We shared many adventures together as a threesome. Then our "gang" grew with three more members: Don Kendrick, Ron Carter, and Jim Chappell. We had or own "gang jackets" that had the four aces on the back, and our names on the front. How cool was that? We were a peaceful gang! We sang songs, played sports, bowled together, and crashed wedding together. Those were the days! Then we graduated from high school, work and girlfriends took over our teenage days, and just like that, poof, 60 years later! Joe, you worked relentlessly for Reeves to get that certain type formula of the paint that they were seeking. You succeeded. What an accomplishment! I went on to work long hours at the Post Office, and Frank's long hours at the Bakery ended our togetherness, but not our long friendships. I thank God for these memories.