Subject: Re: OT mostly: forevers
I agree with many of the recommendations listed earlier such as XOM, GOOGL, WMT, COST, etc.

I would add one that I own and would hold forever (or grudgingly accept BRK acquisition).

HEICO (HEI) - a family owned FAA-regulated airplane parts and electronics business. The elder Mendelson recently passed away and his two sons have taken over as co-CEOs. They previously have worked for the company 30+ years. It's a great business and the Mendelson's run it in such a way as to make their customers and vendors pleased for having worked with them (perhaps unlike a quasi competitor in the industry TDG).