From one of my favorite movies ..."Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Yes, Ferris Bueller was right. We all get very involved in life and the day to day activities that we sometimes forget what is near, dear, and important to our hearts. Today it is so easy to send a text, leave a voicemail, or Facebook that, in my opinion, we loose touch with the basic forms of communication...a firm handshake, a bear hug, and a kiss on the cheek. Technology is great, but will never replace those aforementioned items. I have had the recent pleasure of reconnecting with family. My Uncle Bud, and my parents best friends from a long time ago from Lakewood Village (whom I also consider my other Mom and Dad...Myrna and Geoff). I can not thank you all enough for everything you have done for me. I love you all. Geoff and Bud, you are two of the strongest men I have ever known...outside of Sonny. You fight like hell and never give up! Livestrong my friends! I also want to share some information my Uncle shared with me about my Dad from his military career. He was a member of the Golden Knights Parachute Team from the 82nd. They made demonstration jumps all over the country and Europe. My Dad and his crazy buddies pioneered many of the Special Operations parachute techniques, like parasails, that are taken for granted now. My Dad had something like 700+ freefall chute openings while he was on the Golden Knights Team. He once got into a real jam with his C.O. when he horsed around and pulled the cord at only 250 feet. No one ever knew of anyone ever making such a low opening and surviving. Most openings were done at 850 feet and that was plenty enough for most. Below is a picture of my Dad's two favorite things back in the day...his hunting dog, and me...
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