Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Dear Pops: I want to tell you how much I love and appreciate allowing me, no welcoming me, to be part of your very extended family. Through your humor, compassion, and integrity that family is far reaching and includes so many. Thank you for stepping in when I lost my own Dad and you were there to fill the void. Your lifelong service to your country, family, friends, community, & church is testament to your character. I keep hearing you say Hi Mere, Luv ya Mere. I think of all of us cooking together, playing dominoes together, and you and Ruth reading volumes of books! You have always showered all of us with so much warmth, happiness, limitless love & support. We move forward saddened by our loss but knowing we will try to live by your example. All of us will carry you in our hearts forever.