A special tribute to a special DAD...Thank You!
My Dad....As a child, I remember my dad as a big, strong, muscular man. (And he was)I can remember him chasing a guy down the street.I can remember riding on the Indian motorcycle. I can remember hunting and fishing. Ducks, antelope, pheasants, deer. I can remember camping....Yellowstone.I can remember trips to Montana. Motorcycle trip to Montana. 81 years old....still rides his Honda goldwing motorcycle. I can remember picking up hay.Working with him in the shop....shop was dark, and cold on the floor. I remember working on a transmission with snow melting and falling in our face.Vivadly night making a wrecker call. He was born in Baker Montana. His dad died killed by a train while working on the railroad. My dad was eight at the time. Dad iw one of eleven children. ArmyRetired, mail carrier. Supported all of us. Was a hell of a man. Still does gardensWorks with brothers in Newell...still drives tractors for them. Has a hobby of fixing up old John Deere Tractors He & mom live in Spearfish, SD When he retired, he and mom purchased a 5th wheel. ...traveled My fathers favorite saying: "It's a great life if you don't weaken!" My mom & dad celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2008. I love you DAD....
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