[Wayne C.]

I have been very fortunate to call Paul a good friend for the past few years and he is probably the leading advocate for the kids in the whole FIRST world. There is so much behind the scenes that the man is involved with to support a myriad of teams. He always goes to bat tackling problems head-on with the best interests of the kids coming first. The man moves mountains for the entire FIRST community, often to the disapproval of others with their own interests.

Paul is the original Big Kahuna of team 25. He is honorary member emeritus with us and will always be. I know a number of other teams around here think likewise. He was doing the job of senior mentor well before FIRST caught on and created the program. He guides kids and coaches alike and always gives a jolt of enthusiasm to whatever team he works with.

One of his favorite phrases in describing the building of enthusiasm in new rookies is that we need to get them to "drink the Kool-aid". Well Paul is the guy who is mixing the pitcher and we all should be handing out the glasses.

We all appreciate you big guy! Thanks

WC