Peter Thornley

My favorite memory of Pete involves rugby. I was playing for the Milwaukee Black and White in a match against Marquette University, and Pete was the referee. The Milwaukee RFC had participated in a five-mile charity run before the match to support the Children's Hospital, and as a result I cramped up three times during the match. Pete had stopped play for the third time, and told me if it happened again, he would send me off. Then he told me, "You need to drink more beer." I will always remember you Pete, and your generosity to the game of rugby as a player, referee and as the Benefactor to the Chicago Blaze.
Cheers,
Tom Sturomski