I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out read more

I was simply amazed; in my 20-plus years as a funeral home director, I have never seen workers come out in force in a display of respect as I had here today. There were state highway department workers at every intersection on the way to the cemetery and about 40 to 50 state trucks on hand. The Illinois Department of Transportation takes care of its own. It was very impressive.

I can't say I could do all that they do; they are really motivated.

I can't say I could do all that they do; they are really motivated.

I just sent some information about him to a student last week, ... I get inquiries on and off throughout read more

I just sent some information about him to a student last week, ... I get inquiries on and off throughout the year. It seems like more and more people are catching on that he came here.

All have been accounted for ... No gun battle took place,

All have been accounted for ... No gun battle took place,

John has distinguished himself with his sound judgment and great leadership skills. He will be a key architect in helping read more

John has distinguished himself with his sound judgment and great leadership skills. He will be a key architect in helping us continue as innovators as we chart our course to higher profitability. ... He always takes a big picture view to everything he does while bringing a great deal of wisdom, knowledge and patience to all matters he deals with; qualities that make him the perfect choice to work side by side with me in running the business and operational areas of the network.

Hopefully, in a year, when we come back to Iowa City, it'll be tough to get in the door because read more

Hopefully, in a year, when we come back to Iowa City, it'll be tough to get in the door because people want to come out and hear us. The goal is to keep building, and that takes time.

He's impressed. He continues to take steps forward in his development, and we're excited about the progress he's made.

He's impressed. He continues to take steps forward in his development, and we're excited about the progress he's made.

As of right now, we have given $105,140. And it's been a wonderful labor of love, and I don't even read more

As of right now, we have given $105,140. And it's been a wonderful labor of love, and I don't even like to use the world labor, it's just been all love.

Winning makes an experience more positive. We played with some positive energy today, and with some intensity.

Winning makes an experience more positive. We played with some positive energy today, and with some intensity.