I was fortunate to have Phil as a great brother-in-law and a dear friend. I admired his generosity and devotion to friends and family, particularly the love and care he showered on Janet throughout their marriage, and most especially in her illness. I enjoyed, vicariously, the adventure he brought into my sister’s life: Hiking down the Grand Canyon, going on Safari to Africa, traveling to Sweden to adopt 2 special dogs! According to Phil, he was a difficult kid with no love for school, but he became a decorated Army Officer, an FBI agent and trainer, a business owner and an Expert Witness, even earning a PHD. He never bragged about these accomplishments, but could always produce entertaining stories based on his many and varied experiences. In sum, Phil was a warm, jovial, kind relative and friend. I trust that he is happily reunited with his beloved wife, my sister, Janet, but I will miss him as I have missed her.
Jean Schaeffer