Vernon was a teacher not just to the girls but to all of the Bucket Dads who learned from him and how to handle the girls. I know on Bourbon Co he was working with Ariel Dailey, Hannah Waganer, Ally Sanderfur, and the catcher Kandice Green. He started with Ariel when she was 7 years old. She now pitches for Bourbon as a eight grader. She loved him like a grandfather and a great friend. I know he had a pitcher on Lafayette, Norte Dame, Ryle, East Jessimine, Woodfrod Co. , Clark Co, Montgomery Co, and all the gilrs who attented Blue Chip Camp. We not only did we lose a great teacher but a better person, he may be gone but will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family.