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All I can say it that I had the BEST DAD ever. He became my dad when I was 3 yrs old. He was my dad and I was his little girl. Our life with dad was never dull. He was a spur of the moment kind of person. He loved anything to do with the water. (we named him AQUA NUT ) was also his CB handle, back when CB's were cool. We camped, water skied, and took lots of road trips. He was a certified Scube Diver and an avid surfer & skier. It was with a VERY HEAVY HEART, when I first contacted Doc. I felt it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I never knew so many people were looking for my dad. I'm greatful to Jeff for connecting me with Doc & Bear. (that's how I know them from Dad). I'd also like to Thank DOC, for letting me share my memories and Family photos with him. Doc. You & bear have been a very strong support group for me. THANK YOU. I'd like to let Everyone know that the MUSIC didn't DIE. Dad wanted his kids to love the "music" as much as he did. Dad continued to play in bands as I grew up. We (the family) Mama (Sharon) Brother (Shawn) & Myself, were his best audience. Dad taught us all to play an instrument. My brother learned to play drums & guitar, (he played on dad's mother of pearl Ludwig drum set with the Zelgin Symbols), my mama dabbled in the drums, but played the piano, and also played around with the tamborine. I (never to be the comon one) played the cowbell, tamborine, sang back-up (or pretended to) and then Blew dad away when I wanted to play the VIOLA. He laughed. But always when the School put on a concert. would tell anyone who would listen with the biggest smile on his face, thats my babygirl in the first chair.
Bless him & mama for listening to long hours of "practing" which I'm sure was pretty rough, until I got better. I'd like to thank EVERYONE who loved my dad and for sending heartfelt wishes thru the wire to my family and myself. I can't tell you how comforting it is and has made his passing easier to bear. We have a very huge VOID in our life right now, but dad would LOVE all the attention he's getting. (he was a spotlight hound).
If you know him well then you know I speak the truth.
When I was much younger, dad practiced all the time (pretty much any where he could), but one memory stands Above the rest. Dad would warm up by playing 'Wipe-Out", I would get in front of him and he'd say " you ready EIleen" I'd say Yes dad, he say ok then count off like he always did, 1 2 3, then on 4 he'd start, I'd then start shaking my little behind as fast as he'd drummed. It became a compentition to see who could go faster, Mama would scold us and tell us it was time to stop, I'd like to think I won but I know realize (dad slowed down). and I never really won. funny how little things stick into your head. I'd like everyone to know that he had a VERY FULL and FUN life. He did everything he ever wanted to do. Please know that He was loved more than you can imagine. I will miss my dad more than you could ever know. Please know that His life was full of love and happiness. I Love and miss my dad very much, I'm proud to say that , he has a grandson that thinks his grandpa is the "coolest "thing since Sliced bread. I'd also like to say that my son carrys his name. Thanks for all the love and support, Please know that I may have been his Little girl, but he will alway be My DAD, MY HERO.
Eileen