I am sorry to hear aboust your friend,I will pray for him and his family,Iwill also pray for you also.I thank you for all the news letter it really educates me and gives me good information.To let you, my wifejust got out of the hospital 2 weeks ago from double pneumonia,and resporty failure,she is now but now she rebuilding her strenght back,anways I just wanted you know I understand how difficult losing a friend or relative,can be rough at times,so I will pray for you. Sincerely Phil,

Brooke and I worked together many years ago on some of the NECA/ANSI standards and getting them accepted in Miami-Dade County. Just recently, we were reunited as Mike brought us into his family of Instructors.

BJ and I immediately struck up a warm relationship with Brooke and Karen. My respect for him became even greater as we studied under Mike this last July in Ft Lauderdale to hone our techniques on teaching.

I am optimistically holding out that some good end will reveal itself from this sudden dissappearance.

John T. Travers Director, Codes & Education Versatile Industries, Inc.

Mike, my condolences to you and your family and H. Brooke Stauffer's family. It's very hard to loose a loved one. But know that he will be in a better place and his hard work will make others safer.

Having been associated with Brooke since his days at NEMA I echo all the wonderful memories and accomplishments published by his multitude of friends. Each of us is finding it difficult to believe. I only met Karen briefly, but do know his feelings for her and have heard so much about her. My sympathy goes out to the children. Your father was someone of which to be proud, as he was of each of you. The industry will miss you Brooke.

I would like to add that Brook Stauffer was the \'motor\' behind the \"Code-Question-of-the-Day\" Every day an e-mailed question, with the answer the next day. Another person was the \"expert\" but Brooke was the voice. I had a number of exchanges with him by e-mail; and he was genuine, friendly and great.

The Code-Question-on-the-Day continues, but without the great hand of Brooke. A lesson that we should all learn, and that Mike has often reminded us of: Life is what is happening now. Do not put off good and kind things to some indefinate future that may not come to us.

Lynn Adams

Brooke was a fine person, and fine engineer, and a good friend. We will all miss him.

I have had the privilidge of meeting Brooke many years ago. He honored me by sending me autographed copies of one of his children's books for myself and my children. This past spring I had the pleasure of meet ing Karen, a beautiful, intelligent woman. Watching the two of them holding hands made me happy to know how much they loved each other. Recently I took Brooke out to dinner and showed him where we had lived, surprisingly I received a beautiful note thanking me for being let into a corner of our lives. His authnticity as a great human being will be missed by so many. Our deepest sympathy to both of their families.

Rest in Peace!

Brooke will missed by many. It has been a privilege to have him do such a wonderful job. May God rest his soul.

Mike, I am saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your friend. My deepest sympathy to you, your family and Brooke's family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss.