In Honor of My Dad

[Bayard]

He would have been 99 years old today. A great man, in a quiet and unassuming way. A gentleman, that never lost his soft southern accent. He always put his family of five kids first....working long hard hours to put food on the table, then taking us bicycling, fishing, or to nature preserves or parks on Sundays. He taught us to love nature and the great outdoors, animals, gardening, self-discipline, manners, and respect.

The remaining two of us miss him every day. Love you, Dad.

[Tanuki]

1. He sounds like a great dad and a wonderful person. You were so lucky

to have been raised by someone as decent and loving as he was. I can see why you miss him every day, but his memory lives on in you and his light keeps shining in the world as you live out and pass along the lessons he taught you.

[MLAA]

2. What a warm smile! Sure sounds like Sundays were something to look forward to in your home!

[Duppers]

3. Your dad was a great teacher.

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The love of animals and nature is among the greatest gifts anyone can impart in my book.

And it sounds as if he gave you THE greatest gift anyone could give another person, not only did he care, he believed in you!

Your kind heart is a testament to your dad. He did good, dear Bayard, he did good.

[Karadeniz]

4. Thanks for introducing him to us! He obviously taught you well!