Mr. Lance was my first employer after high school in 1967-68. I worked for him until 1980, and what an opportunity it was. He was a teacher above all else. He always wanted to make sure that every day was a learning experience. He took me to court with him, to the State House to meet then-Governor Richard Hughes; and he involved me in every aspect of his life including his family, the running of his office, his political endeavors, and his beloved Tri-County Baseball League. It was an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life. He was one of a kind. His death is a tremendous loss to all of us who knew him, but his life was an inspiration. He will always be remembered by me with fondness and appreciation for all that he did for me.
