Herbert F. Steve Brodie

Dear Brenda and Bernie:

I wanted to finally get back to you to add a few words regarding my memories of your father.

I'll always think of him as a very energetic and friendly man. Even when I was an adolescent, he'd speak to me as an adult. He was a "straight shooter" who said what was on his mind and gave good advice in a way that even a kid could appreciate.

I remember him umpiring many of my Little League baseball games. Occasionally, he gave me helpful...