A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO AN AMAZING MAN
MY DEAREST FRIEND & MENTOR
MR. MERV FONG
What can I say about this man? My mentor, new product advisor, and someone who believed in me and CleeYor Innovations. My most dearest friend!
I met Merv in 2007 at an inventor’s trade show. More specifically when we met, I was on an elevator, when a kind woman gave me Merv's business card and advised me to reach out to him. When she gave me the business card, I noticed she had written on the card, "My Blessing!”
After searching for him, I finally spotted a man in the crowd I thought may have been Merv, and sure enough, I had the right guy. Yes! The kind woman described him perfectly. I approached Merv and introduced myself. We struck up a conversation naturally. It was as if we’d already known each other for years. He took the time out to look over my business ideas, and right away, grabbed a pen & paper to initiate writing and sketching, helping to bring my ideas to life on the spot. He looked up at me and stated, “Cherra, I do not usually take this much time out for anyone.” Keep in mind, we were at a trade show, where there were hundreds of people all around us. Merv could have been networking with many other individuals, but instead, we sat at the table for hours further discussing business ideas. Needless to say, we formed our friendship and business venture right there in that moment.
Merv is a one in a million stand up guy. I have never met anyone like him before. During our conversations throughout the years, I would always say to him, "Merv, you are THE MAN!" He would always chuckle, in a humbled vibe, as to say, “I'm glad you recognize!"
Not only was he my friend and mentor, he cheered for me and admonished me to never stop. Merv will always be a big part of me, and of our CleeYor Innovations Family as a whole. I truly miss my friend. MUCH LOVE & RESPECT, ALWAYS!
P.S. I always admired how Merv, love, honor and respect his family & culture. Always refreshing to see.
