This past weekend Jim and his family were in Florida celebrating a very bittersweet honor bestowed to our late brother-in-law's company. Tim McDonald, who was lost in a plane crash this summer with Jim's brother, Tim Turner. Tim McDonald's, company, Fort Walton Machining, received the very prestigious award of "Supplier of the Year", from Lockheed Martin.
For those that don't know, Lockheed Martin is a highly respected company in the United States. It is a global security and information technology company, that does the majority of it's business with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. federal government agencies. In fact, Lockheed Martin is the largest provider of IT services, systems integration, and training to the U.S. Government. Fort Walton Machining is proud to provide parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35, F-16, F-22 and C-130-J Aircraft, which are used to defend our country and keep our troups safe!
Jim, now proudly serving as a member on Fort Walton Machining's Board of Directors, along with Tim's son, Tim Jr. and Tim's wife Jan (Jim's sister), was joined by Jim's folks and Jim's brothers, Nicholas, Philip and Michael, in Niceville, to stand by Jan and Tim as they accepted the award. It was a touching and very bittersweet event.
and brother Tim 
We know though, that Tim Mac and brother Tim were there, watching with a huge smiles. Tim Mac, being so proud of his company and especially his son, Tim, for being so hardworking and strong, seeing to it that his Dad's dream came to fruition.
(Our nephew, Tim Jr., proudly speaking at the big event!)
Jan too, has been so strong and determined through all of this. She still runs her Anesthesia business, no small feat, mind you, along with over seeing things at Fort Walton. It continues to amaze us all how she manages it all with such love, grace and dignity. Tim would not be surprised, however, That's just one of the many reasons he loved her and why they were such a great couple.
Tim McDonald was also instrumental in helping us fine tune our Slow Down Hay Feeder Soaker invention. And Fort Walton continues to make high quality parts for our feeder. I love working with my nephew, Tim. He is so his father's son!
It's been eight months since we tragically lost our two Tims. We still miss them with all our hearts. But this weekend was a small silver lining to remind us that the love of family triumphs all. I am so blessed to be a part of such amazing family.
Congratulations, Tim, Jan and everyone at Fort Walton Machining!!
http://www.weartv.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wear_vid_14147.shtml ABC news video link
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/walton-37931-fort-beach.html newspaper article
http://www.fwmachining.com/ Fort Walton Machining's website
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ - Lockheed martin's website
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