Comments on: Father’s Day Weekend

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By: Idaho Joe

Idaho Joe — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:37:34 +0000

Thank you Lex. My father is still with us, a spry 75. I try to remember that someday I’m going to be remembering the last time I talked to him. I sure hope it’s a good one. I’m right proud of him and he lets me know he’s proud of me and my family, so I guess we’re good.

Last time I saw my mother was in 1999. Folks came to visit for a long weekend. My youngest son was 5 and playing on a Soccer team with a miserable record. Unfortunately, my dear wife was the coach. Last game of the season, Grandparents watching from the sidelines, final score 3 to 2, with our young hero scoring the middle goal of the three. I’m still not sure who was happier, Mom the Coach or Grandma the spectator. It was a wonderful weekend and, though I didn’t know it at the time, a wonderful way to say goodbye.

Only regret I have is not being able to share all my daughters accomplishments with my mom, beings she’s the only granddaughter. I do know that those Irish green eyes are smiling down on all of us though.

By: Beavis

Beavis — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:57:27 +0000

Really enjoyed this, Lex! Thanks!

I did wonder about your comment: “…all the negative influences that could go along with being a Son of Virginia.” I thoroughly enjoyed my childhood in Virginia and I miss her terribly.

Cheers!

Beavis

By: Wilko

Wilko — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:03:08 +0000

Sounds like he was not only a good man but a great Dad. His Naval Academy dreams were a legacy to you. He must have been proud.
My goal is to try to be the father and husband my Dad was to his family. However, he set the bar so incredibly high, I’ve not come close. This is one of those days I’d like to thank him for that example. If only I could.

By: b2

b2 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:26:13 +0000

A great tribute to a man who begat such a talented son.

I think I’ll sit back with a cool one and contemplate my own Da who passed over 37 years ago.

By: Buck

Buck — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:30:02 +0000

So very well said, Lex, and thank you for it. Your father and mine were contemporaries in age and probably other aspects as well… given their generation. That said, my father more closely resembled your grandfather than your Dad, as you’ve described them. Still and even, although my father was a “hard man” I believe he taught me well. He passed in 1987 and I still miss the man.