b'from vans to a safer alternative with the MFSAB. An avidRusty believed the most important thing in life was getting golfer, Jim would often be seen practicing his golf swing inkids on his side. That worked for him in the classroom as countless airports or school bus trade show floors. He was ahe found unique ways to engage the brightest but most mentor to many, and to others simply a legend in the schoolrecalcitrant students. It worked for him across every boundary bus industry. Thank you, Jim, for your commitment andline of his many endeavors and into the most difficult friendship. You will be deeply missed. season of his life when he gave a final lesson on overcoming obstacles. From his memorial tribute:Joe Leggett, sales business development manager for Radio Engineering Industries (REI), used to work with Elliott atAt least one of Rustys friends considered this his crowning Collins. He shared the following on LinkedIn about Elliott,achievement. Rusty was a multi-talented individual [who] his longtime friend, mentor, and peer:To say he was well- touched so very many lives, and this most recent episode of liked would be an understatement. He was one of those raresharing the ALS journey might be his best work. No question individuals who left every room brighter than he found itacalling a national championship or state title, or coaching true gentleman, a steady presence, and a passionate advocategolf, or teaching young kids to have AHA moments when for safety and excellence in our industry. His wisdom shapeddoing their math, that was all stuff that Rusty did quite countless careers, and his kindness touched even more lives.well. But the courage to share his story with truth, humility, He wasnt just a legend because of how long he worked inhumor and wit may help many more families deal with ALS in this spacehe was a legend because of how he worked: withthe future . heart, humor, tenacity, and humility.10'