I have had several mentors, especially in my Alaska piloting. Mentors always seems to just magically show-up in my life just when I needed one.......but was to oblivious to realize I urgently needed guidance. I suspect many have mentors and don't acknowledge them as such.....Sad.

We each are mentors without even realizing we are mentoring. It is a kick in the gut, when those we are mentoring get killed, leaves a empty space.....and questions without answers.

ALASKA is a "HARD COUNTRY for OLDMEN". (But if you live it wide'ass open, balls'to the wall, the pedal floored, full throttle, it is a delightful place, to finally just sit-back and savor those memories while sipping Tequila).