Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Papa was the inspiration that I had to even think about joining the military, and thoughts of him will always help me through the days while I am still in. He lead an amazing life and was in a generation where the whole way of life was changed over and over again. Through a world war, civil rights movement, women's rights movement, even down to televisions and computers. His generation is a dying breed of true old-schoolers, when everyone had to walk to school up-hill both ways in 4 feet of snow, no one was sued over spilled coffee, and everyone made money off of honest work. The best times I had with him was when I would visit for lunch and he would tell me stories about anything and everything. From getting kicked out of bars with his Navy shipmates in Hawaii, to how the mailman would always take an afternoon nap down the road because he drank too much. I never had a bad memory with him, and I wish I could have made even more memories with him. While I may be gone from home, I will always remember where my heart lies. I'm glad he got to live a long healthy life, and that when it was time he went fast and peaceful. I already miss you Papa, but I know every day you are helping God watch over everyone you had in your life. I love you and we'll take care of Gram for you. -Jake
