He loved to weld and he was good at it. He also loved to hunt and fish. He taught Amber how to hunt and Amber taught him how to shop. They shared everything.

He was never embarrassed about hugging and kissing anyone he loved, even his mother. He loved with all his heart. Both Amber, and he also loved their 'babies,' two Bull Mastiffs named Dozer and Skidder. They kept the dogs together all the time. During the week Amber had them, and on the weekends Jeremy would get them. They were always together, just like Amber and Jeremy.

Both of them were so mature. They really loved each other. Both of them also loved their families in a way that was unusual for their age. Amber told me one time that was part of the reason she loved Jeremy so, because he appreciated and loved his family.

Federal investment in university research has a much bigger impact on the nation's economy than previously thought. We are seeing much more commercialization coming out of universities that has not been measured.

The United States would seem to have a comparative advantage in maintaining its innovative leadership through the high caliber of its scientists and its strong protection of IP. Industry and universities must be alert to removing obstacles to joint research, or emerging countries will overtake us in innovation breakthroughs, and the burst of discovery that has been driving our economy for the past half-century will be over.

Industry and universities must be alert to removing obstacles to joint research, or emerging countries will overtake us in innovation breakthroughs, and the burst of discovery that has been driving our economy for the past half-century will be over.