The man planned and executed an overnight remodel of the company’s production floor so team members could finish and deliver a huge order on time. It was a feat no one thought was possible and he did it. He was THE superhero of the party.

This was Chad’s last birthday party. He died shortly after. He was 40 years old. Everyone at the party knew he was dying. He had cancer and was in hospice.

The men drank beer and teased one another as they dipped their fresh-caught fish in a secret batter. It was an Americana scene straight out of the Norman Rockwell book I carry around in my head.