The men of this picture are my Uncle Ernie Day(R) and E.L. Nif Sullivan(L). Along with my father Donald Day, they survived wars, wife's and the up and downs of daily life in Boise. Although you won’t find their names on any ski lodges the “boys†contributed fortunes and more importantly hours to making Boise and Idaho the fantastic place it is today.
To me, they were my mentors, in later years friends. These men gave freely of their time and expertise. I am the photographer I am today, because of Ern’s encouragement and valued critique. Nif taught me how the stand proud at a craps table, and that a martini needs vermouth. My dad?, well he taught me about the value of “cheap†scotch and just about everything else. We lost dad years ago, Nif a couple of months ago. Now, with Ern’s internment today an era closes.
It wouldn’t surprise me if these two and dad are right now in heaven looking for a “forth†for a round of golf or bridge.
I hope so.