Custer Carpenter

Mr Carpenter
He was, not only to me but two other students from high school wood shop, a true craftsman and a leader. It was his insparation that lead us to become carpenters ourselfs. I remember that we really didnt know his first name at the time but soon learned it later. And we dare not make fun or even comment on the fact that he was missing a finger. As with most high school students in shop class, we knew it all already, and found out very soon that you couldnt get away with...

Custer... Oh, what a sweet man! I worked with Custer at Home Depot. When I walked near his department.. I would look for him just to call him "Mustard" and hear him giggle. I loved hearing his giggle.. he was so sweet! I love this man. His kept his house super neat and had a beautiful garden. I loved his message on his house phone.. he said"' you have reached Custers super duper answering service!" That message is not longer there.. but I still hear it in my head.. LOVE IT!
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