My buddy Gerald, a story from 10+ years ago on the old Coffeeshop

Some of you old time Coffeeshoppers may remember a story I told about Gerald, how i was in a constant friendly competition with him and how his carrying 3 bundles up a ladder inspired me to carry 4 bundles up a ladder so I never had to hear great praises of his name spoken again....Gerald killed himself on Sunday. He ran a successful roofing company as well as had a couple side projects in the works. Rest in peace roofer.