[cobirds] Victor Emanuel

Hi all

I was very sadden to hear that Victor Emanuel recently died.

In my late thirties I was mess, wobbling around with very annoying back pain, having not clue of what I was going to do with my life. My mother thoughtfully suggested we should go on a bird tour to Mexico on one of Victor's tours. Just being in Victor's presence instantly changed my life. Victor had a special gift for showing, with precision and great enthusiasm, a bird through the telescope and making sure that everyone saw the bird. With me the experience was magnetic. I will always be indebted to Victor. In every way Victor was an amazing person and will be greatly missed by all

Bob Righter

Denver CO