We're looking for 3 things:

1) YOUR THOUGHTS / MESSAGES: If you would like to give Louis a message, we have a place for that. Once we gather all your comments, we'll compile them and then post in some form (maybe on a website and / or create a booklet for him).

2) PICTURES. If you have pictures that would be good to include, there's a way to post those below. They could include pictures with Louis in it, but other things as well. Maybe you have a picture of the shop when he first took over (it's changed quite a bit :-). Or a picture of a project that Louis helped make possible (either in the Laney shop, or that you did later at your workplace). Or a picture of students in his class, etc. And it doesn't have to be in the shop. How about at an A's game, a Dead concert, or somewhere out and about in the community!

And extra points if you have one without him wearing a hat, and triple if you have him in a collared shirt! And we might just send you a gift if you have one of him wearing a tie! ;-)

3) OTHER IDEAS? We're looking for ideas on what else can we (or you) do. We're going to be looking into setting up a scholarship fund in his name, and I know there are other ideas out there. Anyone want to create something special to honor him? Maybe we get a 3D scan of him and create a bust (3D print, CNC machine would be ideal, cast, ?). Or create an art piece in some form honoring him. I don't know exactly what to do, so that's why we're asking for your ideas below (or if you just want to do something for him, work away!).

Thanks to all and we'll keep you updated.

Regards,
Mark Martin
Adam Balogh
Peter Brown