Friday, June 24, 2016
I have known Barry since meeting him while working at GE in Ontario in 1997. I can say that working with him recently at American at LAX, he is very much the same employee. His work ethic has never changed as he still came to work, to work. Many days at American he was asked to work overtime even when he didn't sign up because they needed to get an airplane in service soon or they would have to cancel a flight. He loved working on airplanes and was respected by his peers. On several occasions Barry would just show up at my airplane to help me with a task that was too big for one person. I can say this man has done that many times for me and others in the years I have known him. As much as he loved his job, the biggest love in his life was his wife and kids. He loved spending time with his family and worked so much to provide for them. Barry had a big heart and I will miss our talks about airplanes, people and family. I thought he would be back in a month or two but now I have to accept that he is gone. That is hard for me. He was a good friend that would share his thoughts and idea's with me and that I could lean on and talk to. I will miss him. Rest in peace my brother.
