Neil, Was always so full of life and energy and I remember a long talk that we had at one of the reunions and joy we had in sharing some moments in time.   I am always so sad to read of our classmates passing into history we seem so young.   Neil will always be forever young in my mind.   This is true of our old friend

THE CROWN OF A GOOD NAME

There are three Crowns, our Sages taught: The crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of royalty.  But the crown of a good name excels them all.

“Blessed is the person who lives with a good name  And departs this world with a good name.”   Of such a person did the Bible say:  “A good name is to be treasured above precious all”.

Wealth, like health, may pass away, But a good name can live on forever.It can adorn a person throughout life:  It can be bequeathed as a precious inheritance.   Conferring honor on family and friends,  Inspiring and challenging those who carry on.   Therefore, our ancient Sages taught:   “The righteous need no monuments; Their good deeds are their memorials.”       The earth of the grave does not cover them;   The hand of time does not erase them.  The kindness they have shown, the love they have given,  Remain in everlasting remembrance. Their achievements are more lasting than granite, Their devotion is an enduring legacy.