Reply to "Lou Caponi, LCCA President"

I'll never forget the FIRST time I met Lou.  It was 1990 at atrain show in Timonium, MD.  I was in heavy negotitions with a fellow over a 2344.  We finally agreed on a price, but the fellow said cash only which I didn't have and had not the means to get it.  I begged him to take my check, but he refused.  As I turned to leave in despair I got a tap on the shoulder.  It was Lou, who I had never met.  He said, "I overheard your conversation, and if you would like to write me the check, I'll give you the cash."  Over the last 23 years our paths crossed many times and never an unpleasant experience.  Every time I look at that 2344 displayed in my train room, I smile and thank Lou again and again.  Condolences to the family.  RIP