I've had the pleasure of knowing Neal for the last 33/34 years, give or take a couple, in fact throughout our working careers, with our first encounter on the top floor of K block when he appeared as a fresh faced AC to be trained on all things HP/LP air and reservoirs! 

I was one of the team, charged with training this lad...can i take the credit for that...no, his brain was so big that he just sucked up everything we gave him, tucking it away to use at a later date. We all just contributed to filling his melon and watching him develop his leadership. 

Throughout Neals career, our paths have crossed many times, he never forgot those early days and often sought advice or opinions on ideas he had and he had plenty! But throughout he always respected the responses.

Farewell Neal, rest in peace and soar high wherever you are, you are sadly missed, but I will always remember you as one of the few good ones, even if your office was so cold, that wearing a coat was necessary to avoid frostbite

Dave W