Thursday, May 2, 2024
My father meant the world to me, and my heart is broken now that he is gone. I have so many fond memories of him like, the hundreds of chess games we played (I never won a single game), taking me to baseball games growing up always cheering me on in the stands, and the many fishing trips. We once stayed up 24 hours together to do an engine swap on his truck so he could finish some work for a customer the next day. He taught me so much and he always gave me the very best he could because all he wanted was for me to be successful no matter what I did.
He had a special connection with animals that I simply can't explain, they didn't fear him. Time and time again squirrels, chipmunks, chickens and other animals would crawl all over him (as you can see in the picture) and eat out of his hands. He loved his work and specialized in everything trees.
If you knew my dad you probably know that above all else he loved to talk, you could literally put the phone down and he would talk for over an hour not needing your input. He loved talking about the locally community, politics, the environment, sports, plants/trees, and all the interesting people he met during his short time on this earth. If he met you and talked to you trust me you left an impression on him and he would never forget people who treated him with respect.
He was my number one fan in everything I did, and he is my hero for making me the man I am today. Rest in peace, old man I will miss you always.
