Those who knew and visited Tommy know of his passion for collecting many things, insulators being but one of the categories. The evidence is in the warehouses in Farmington. One of the things I will always remember about him, beyond the amazing collections, is his generosity toward the hobby and its collectors. He supported a number of aspects of the hobby financially through grants, shows, etc. and provided more free meals at shows and events than can be counted. This photo is of Tommy and me at the B-Square ranch in 2008 where I delivered the pictured Scott Cutter porcelain mold he had purchased from me. Here are a couple of links to him that you may find interesting if you didn't know the man.

http://www.cjow.com/archive/article.php?month=12&a=12Tommy+Bolack+Profile.htm&year=2004

https://www.cjow.com/archive/article.php?month=2&a=02UNDER%20THE%20INFLUENCE%20OF%20INSULATORS.htm&year=1997

There are many other stories and articles, just Google his name.

The hobby has lost a literal and figurative giant.

Thanks for the memories Tommy.