Condolence: Good bye for now my very good friend and brother in arms. I give you this one thought to keep. I am with you still. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone. I am with you still in each new dawn. - Native American Author unknown

Condolence: Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in God’s promises “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4. Psalm 37:29 ‘The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.’ Matthew 5:5 “Happy are the mild-tempered, since they will inherit the earth.

Condolence: I would like to recognize the significant contributions made by Phil at the negotiation table as the Association of Civilian Technician's Chief Negotiator, and also as ACT's President and Vice President for Labor Management Agreements between the Adjutant General and The Badger State and Mad City Chapters Association of Civilian Technicians, 1997-2000; 2000-2003; and 2003-2006. I had the distinct pleasure to be sitting on the opposite side of the table for all three contracts, but that distinction was only official. Unofficially, we all got along amazing well due to Phil's desire to expedite compromise for the good of all parties. It was indeed a pleasure to work with Phil in this capacity. He was always a tireless researcher of fact and worked very hard to find common ground. His heart was always in the right place while carrying out his role at the table. It was indeed an honor to assist Phil in resolving concerns to everyone's advantage, management and labor. The family's loss is everyone's loss. Salute!