And I also loved that he was so devoted to his own family, especially the women in his life. (Applause.) I saw -- and it was important for me to see the respect he had for his mother, how proud he was that she put herself through school while still supporting him and his sister as a single mom.
He made a real sacrifice in moving hisfamily out of the state that they loved and has helped to strengthen our critical relationship with the Chinese government and the Chinese people.
Several Girl Scout Troops (they didn't know him at all) near us have raised money for hisfamily and planted a tree in Erwin's honor....he so loved trees.