Somber news

[Jim Morrison]

In December, we lost a home inspector from MA named Mark Forkey. He was a great friend and I don't know anyone who loved being a home inspector more. He served in VietNam and was one of the many soldiers exposed to Agent Orange who later contracted Leukemia.

Yesterday, Ron Pazzanese, the only guy who would bother to speak with me at my first ASHI meeting died. Ron was a force of nature and one of the most passionate, opinionated guys you'll ever come across. No matter how bombastic he was, I found him impossible not to like.

Both men left their mark on ASHI NE and their families and both will be sorely missed.

[Robert Jones]

Thanks for sharing Jimmy. RIP Ron and Mark.

[Erby]

It's a wonderful day when we wake up in the morning, as so many are denied that privilege every day.

Sorry you lost your friends.

[John Dirks Jr]

Although I did not know Ron or Mark, I'll take your word Jim that they are people we should emulate.

[randynavarro]

My condolences, Jim. Makes me sad.

Grateful to be here today. . .

[hausdok]

Lots of good folks passing.

We're a profession that most folks, unlike Jimmy, enter later in life; so we probably see more folks leaving us than some professions.

Jimmy, take solace in the fact that right now they're probably doing what they love and are inspecting the facilities of where they are now.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[allseason]

Sad news.

[Jack Ahern]

Sad news. Good guys. Will be missed.

[Jim Morrison]

Just got back from Ron's memorial service. A lot of people stood and spoke about him and every last one called him a pain in the ass. That, he was, but a lovable pain in the ass. Requiescat in pace, amicus.