I didn't get to stay for all the service. But i did what i promised Travis i would.

That is something his father taught us. Keep your word to those who depend on you.
Well i did that.
This evening as i don't know how many come by but many. Probably a couple thousand if not more, i learned what the following meant.

If a person can touch or have an impact on one life they have done something.

Tonight. I seen hundreds if not thousands pay their respect to Tom Turner and his family. I must say i was not amazed. As i knew Tom had always touched many. As a coach, a father figure and just as a friend.

Tonight i watched as his son, Travis took over and took care of the family, something Tom would of known would of happened, but still been extremely proud of.
Not that he needed a reason to wonder.

Travis today your father looks down and see's what he has done. Not only did you learn from him but so did many others.

From a friend to a long time friend and coach.

You will never know the exact impact you had on this area and around VA.

Never will you be forgotten. Tonight only enhanced your true legacy and legendary history. As i watched former coaches, present coaches, former players, and friends and just those who admired you, pay their respect and their gratitude.

As was the saying if i can touch only one life in my life time. I have accomplished much. Well Coach Turner. Tonight showed you accomplished much more than most could hope.

Thanks Coach and my eternal friend. We never ever said the words good bye, it was i will see you or talk to you later.

I will see you or talk to you later, my coach and my life long friend.