My father, the late Harry C. Tripp, spent his career in the insurance business and had many clients in the fishing industry. He became acquainted with Howard Nickerson; the two men forged a bond of friendship based on respect and trust.

Howard explained the challenges and rewards of fishing and helped my father grapple with the realities of life on the sea and its constant uncertainty. Howard went on to serve the community in many different roles. His goal was always the same: to promote the fishing industry and the community of New Bedford. At the time of my father's untimely death in 1962, Howard was just at the beginning of his career.

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