I met Irish when he was leading the electronics shop for Raytheon. He provided leadership and guidance to the younger technicians and the same for the management team. His high standards and expectations provided crucial guidance that made the FAA program such a success. He was very much liked.
Once in awhile, my wife and I would run into Irish and LoEll at Starbucks. You could tell that no matter where he might go he would always find someone he knew. It was such a delight since you knew he would have some comment that would bring forth a chuckle from everyone and brighten those gray Seattle days.
The service was very nice and we thought it was very appropriate that it was a bright sunny day. We know you will miss him.