So many memories to just describe one, from working together for many years, to traveling through the rocky mountains on fiber jobs, taking our 4×4 trucks off road through the mountains in colorado, to just hanging out fishing and having some beers. I had the pleasure of having Rusty not only step into my life as a father, but he was a friend. I worked with him over the years some, and he also worked for me doing fiber optic inspection jobs across the country. Often We would spend the day doing lawn work, we would start the grill and turn on some KMOD to listen to Sunday night blues, singing and just having a good time with all of the family. A special memory i have is the time we went to the ozarks to do some trout fishing for the weekend. We rented a boat and a storm came up on the river, the boat broke down and it was a wild ride for a moment. We went on to catch 77 trout i believe it was only to find out later the limit was 3 per person. Oops.. He was always the one that had jokes, that would smile and laugh and lighten the mood. Just an all around fun person to be around.He would always sing the a line from the song "Fame, im going to live forever, Im going to learn how to fly" well sir, you are flying free now with the angels. No more pain. Until we see you again, may you Rest in Peace!with love and memory, Mike RIggins