One of the downsides of performing at Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Centers and Alzheimers Centers is watching a lot of very nice people slowly, but surely wither away. During the past year I had two very close friends pass away, both of which were very talented musician/entertainers. Just a few days ago I discovered another old friend and very talented musician is in the early stages of Alzheimers. He is just a year older than myself, and the difficulties that the family will be facing during the ensuing months are beyond description.

Bill, I applaud your generosity and I can only hope that when it is my time to check out of this world that someone such as yourself is there at my wife's side.

Thanks for being a wonderful person,

Gary