Michael

Don't know where to start with the stories, there are so many.

The First time I met Dennis was through work at United Memories and through Tim.  Tim asked me if I wanted to come out after work with him and the Mad Morman.  While shooting pool Dennis cried out during a critical shot I was trying to make that  “if you don’t make this you suck”.  I thought okay, he has some strong opinions.  Our relationship started from there.

Snow skiing with Tim, Dennis and I at our Leadville Cabin.  Sometimes with additional people and sometimes as a couples trips.  Also had several ski trips while staying in a placer valley cabin.   

The conclusions of which was always that "Laughter is the best therapy of all." 

At UMI Christmas parties Dennis could often be seen break Dancing with our CEO Sheff Eaton.  Both were spinning and rolling on the dance floor together. 

Some might say that I tricked Dennis into leaving UMI.  At one point in the late 90's I interviewed and accepted a job with Al Weiner at Atmel.  I told Dennis about it.  He interviewed, got the job offer to move from layout designer to layout manager at Atmel.  He accepted this position.  

Then I proceeded to change my mind and stayed at UMI.  And Dennis left.  A similar situation happened when going from UMI to a company called Ceram with Gary Derbinwick.  Dennis went and I never did. 

Please raise a glass of wine to toast to my great friend Dennis, I love you Man!

  

Michael