Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Howard Katz- "my best friend's dad":) I told Greg the other day that there are just a handful of people that help shape who you become. Parents, teachers, pastors, friends, etc. Howard met me just after I met his son playing high school tennis together. In just a brief time, Patricia & Howard would come to befriend me, feed me, invite me to all family gatherings, sleepovers, etc, etc. He did then, of course, become privy to most all of the happenings in my teenage life at the time (both trivial and significant), like when I totaled my mother's car, for the SECOND time:/ Howard's reaction? "You should use our car to get to work until you get yours replaced." Said car, by the way, was an already vintage Chevy Chevelle in mint condition. Only a fool or an angel makes such an offer. I accepted, got to work on time for several weeks, and grew up a little that summer as I learned that some people just love you and have your back- no matter what. Howard was no fool and his love and generosity is eternal in me. Peace and love to the Katz family in this hard time. Howard, my friend, I'll see you on the other side, even if I have to borrow your wings for the first few weeks! Dave Bott
(719) 207-8855
