When you are young

When you are young there are people who change your life, I have had 2 in my life, No I'm not talking about my folks, I love them and they made me who I am, but other people, One was my friend and teacher Phil Preston, The other was the man who taught me to play guitar, Taught me the idea that you don't need to blow your own horn it works better when others do and made me believe that if you care about what you do you will do it well. George Britton was that man. Yesterday at the age of 94 he passed away. His kids tell me that he was failing and that it may have been a bit of a blessing. I understand this after losing my mom. George loved music and teaching it to kids, he loved learning and he was always advancing his knowledge of recording and technology. He was a fine wood worker. He taught me that learning how to do something well was worth the time and that if it didn't matter to you then don't even bother starting. I still live by these words and I will miss him. One of the hardest things I ever have to do is to say goodbye to someone who I have loved, no matter if the person is just out of my life or dead it is a loss in my heart. I think that George made enough difference in my life that he is a part of me and so it will not be goodbye but till I see you on the other side.