I first met Niilo, I believe, when I lived on Chena Ridge in 1971. Thereafter teaching at the U of A and Tanana valley Community College, my wife Susan and I often socialized and enjoyed many good conversations and political discussions with Niilo.

I left Alaska in 1989 but I’ve never forgotten my life and adventures there or my friendship with with Niilo…a gentleman and custodian of what makes Alaska so unique.

All the best Niilo, Jonathan Nielson