Gary Lee
I am not confident that I’m well-spoken enough to offer my feelings on knowing Al Anderson. I worked with him when I was very young, and he was a true treasure. I so enjoyed talking with him (mostly me talking) while we worked. Since then, I’ve thought of him fondly from time to time. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him every now and then over the years. He was a true asset to this world, and I have no doubt about that.
The last time I saw him was a brief, chance meeting in Home Depot. We shook hands, and I was very glad to see him. He told me he was recovering from what I believe he called a “widowmaker” aneurysm. I was shocked to hear that, but so very glad he was recovering. I think of him and that meeting now and then, feeling thankful that he made it through.
Today, I found his obituary, and it makes me very sad. I’ve always thought of him as a true touchstone in my life. I’ve always felt glad to know and motivated by the fact that there are such people as him in the world. I will always remember him, miss him, and treasure the knowledge that someone like him was part of this world.
Gary
