James K. Kenealy

I have the fondest memories of Jim. I met him in 1969, the day after I was hired at Waco Scaffolding & Equipment's Akron branch. He impressed me with his dry sense of humor, his encouraging ways, steady temperament, willingness to jump in to assist wherever necessary. And those wonderful wild eyebrows! I regret not having kept in touch over the years. I trust that he enjoyed his retirement years and was able to fulfill many of his wishes. He was a wonderful man.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.