On More than just 'a cop in Evansville'

Posted on October 3 at 3:01 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Art was an icon in this community. He had a hand in just about everything positive in Evansville and around the county. Though I only knew him for 5 short years, because of the warm person he was, I feel that I knew him all of my life. Art & Pat were the best neighbors we've ever had. I miss sitting on the porch with Art watching trafiic go by. He treated my kids as if they were his. It was easier knowing that the big guy was right next door keeping an eye on my family when I could not. The man loved life and everyone close to him in it. Art and I had coffee nearly every morning before his tour started. He would walk into the gas station and say to me, "Good Mornin' George." I would reply with, "Mornin' Boss, how are ya doin' today? He would always respond with, "Rotten, and you." The morning coffee at the gas station was the birth place of many meaningful and insightful conversations. He always had time to listen and always had advice to give. I will miss those times. Good bye old friend, thank you for all you have done for me. Myself and my family's deepest condolences are with Pat and the rest of the family. God bless you all.