Friday, July 29, 2022
I first met Paul in the mid '70s, He stopped one morning at Southworth Cat where I ran the truck engine shop. He had an older Cabover with a 1693 Cat engine, it was having a fuel pressure issue and He was asking for advice on where to start looking. We walked outside looked it over, I gave Him some things to try and a used fuel transfer pump to try. He wanted to pay me; told Him no, just go try it and let me know if it helped. He was back the next morning with a couple of bags of fresh Webbs corn, thanked me, shook hands and talked a long time. He came for advice, left with a lifelong friend. I loved Him and Kiki with all my heart; I was always there if they need my help with anything including the big cleanup for the long awaited wedding July 30th 1994. Paul my friend I am so glad I got to see you at the June gathering, I will miss you, but there are so many stories that I have to share about some of your "adventures" I was part of. You will be forever remembered by myself and Steven and Crystal. Thank you and the family for all the great memories. Rest In Peace my friend. Stephen "Cat" Plowinske
