So I've started asking some of you to share some of your favorite thoughts about my dad and I've received some really touching responses.
My dad's friend Rex, who worked with Daddy at Diamond Transportation, shared this:
"Your dad and I have been just about everywhere in this country together. I guess one of our longest trips together we left Harrisonburg, Va., went to Phoenix, Az. and unloaded. We sat there for a couple of days, another Diamond driver came in that we both knew pretty well was just about broke. We decked up his truck and trailer on our trucks and went to Bettendorf, Ia. Between the two of us we bought his meals all the way back. We both told him he owed us nothing in return. It has been a good 40 years or so of knowing your dad."
That really made me cry because, while I know my dad has a very generous spirit, not everyone is that familiar with him. Dad will give you the shirt off his back if he likes you and you're in need.
I also received a response from my Auntie Sue, who has been a part of my life as long as I can remember.
"It started over 20 years ago after Gary passed away. Although I had only been related by marriage, Joe remained one of my strongest supporters. For that time, we have talked nearly every Sunday morning and visited when we could. When he came to family reunions, he always stayed with me and I have sometimes felt I was closer to him than some of the actual kinfolks. Shortly after Gary passed away the holidays were upon me - didn't really want them but Joe & family visited and helped me through that first Christmas - meant a lot. Even when I remarried - they came to the wedding and have accepted Cliff into the "family". Just want you to know Joe that you are loved and very dear to me."
So, come on people! Share your thoughts with me. Give me something funny!
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