Paul Hewitt, age 64. Cancer.

He was a good friend and a pretty big deal in the Hydroplane Racing League. His engines are powering 3 of the Top 5 Grand Prix boats in Championship Points including the leader this season. He did all my machine work, engine and otherwise. A machinist's machinist.

He laughingly called himself a non denomination engine builder. You never knew what you were going to see there. Everything from a St Lawrence marine engine to a Rolls Royce Griffon and everything in between.

I am going to miss hanging around the shop and all the lessons to be had.

Kevin