It is hot and humid in my new home base, Galveston, Texas. Many of us will, no doubt, be on holiday trips or family reunions during this summer and I certainly wish you all the best as the summer wanes and thoughts of cool, crisp autumn days come into view. I hope that you all read the May-June issue, which had a very interesting article regarding Michael Gennaco and his efforts to investigate police misconduct. This is a very timely topic indeed.

As I swelter in Texas, I consider that misery loves company, so I rang one of my fraternity brothers who also resides in Texas—Rob McKenney. Rob and his wife, Claudia, have lived in Texas for many years; memory fades on exactly how many, but I do recall visiting him in Fort Worth in the early 1990s, when he was treasurer of the Burlington Northern Railroad. After that Rob, together with partners, acquired a number of short-line railroads, which have since been sold. For a guy who was our house manager—I remember him wandering around the house with a tool belt—railroading seems very natural. Rob and Claudia also built their own house in Fort Worth; I am not sure how many of the nails Rob actually hammered, but a few, I am sure. The McKenneys have three children, Jason, Brian and Dina, all scattered in successful law and finance careers from Texas to New York to London.

Unfortunately, we received word in June of the passing of Danny Kopec. You can see a complete obituary online. I remember Danny as a gregarious and very bright individual. He applied that intellect to the game of chess, achieving Master status and challenging some of the best in the game. Our thoughts are with his family.

That is it for now—more in the fall.

—Stephen D. Gray, 3627 Avenue M, Galveston, TX 77550; (650) 302-8739; fratergray@gmail.com