Being your son!
Dad, thank you for all that you have done for all of our families through the years! We are all better people because of you. For me personally, your incredible example of how to be a great father and husband has helped me navigate and manage these two most important parts of my life. I will never forget your patience with me when you taught me how to fish the Truckke river. I must have snaggged my fishing line on the rocks every cast, when I was learning and you would simply hand me your fishing rod told me not to worry and put new tackle on my pole. Thank you also for coaching me for so many years in baseball. As I look back on those days Im filled with great memories of that time together and all the friends we made along the way that we still cherish to this day. I do apologize for throwing so many fastballs and curve balls in the dirt, I know it took a toll on your toes. Most of all my greatest memory of you is how much you loved and cared for your wife for 70 years. I already miss you so much but Im comforted to know that you will continue to be part of our lives and look after all of us from heaven. I cant thank you enough for everything that youve done for me but I know I will always have you with me in my…