I haven't known Howdy for a long time and didn't know him especially well, but we did have a standing joke between us! Even though I didn't know him well, I thought the world of him because you see, he was so good to my kids. They loved him so much and had been very close friends for several years. I know he had a great sense of humor and was full of Howdyisms! He also was great for giving advice, some of which I would rather he had not given my grandson! (Just kidding) Howdy you will be greatly missed by so many, but I know you are kicking up your heels in heaven with no more pain. We will all be looking for you on the other side where you and our Lord will be preparing a place for us.