Without Rita, Robert, Horst and Joan, our travels through Alaska in 2000 would not have been so memorable and fun-filled. In 2005, Horst put aside his loss of Joan and showed three Australian softballers not only the beauty of Alberta, but heartfelt hospitality second to none. Later, he came Downunder in the hottest summer in years that tested his physical reserves, and still able to laugh and joke. We did not teach him to swim, though. No more Canadian phone calls on hot Christmas Eves; just very fond memories of a friend and fellow traveller. Yes, we will remember him.
