From Tracy on 09/13/2008

Ok so I've cried enough today, I want to stop, you know you are supposed to remember "the good times" - but it's awfully hard when all you think of is "How your dad isn't here anymore and you can't hug him ever again". I feel better knowing that your spirit is around every now and again. But I sure do miss hugging you. You know I have an old gray t-shirt of yours - Logan uses it as a pj shirt and we hug each other and both of us say "we are "hugging grampa". It's better than nothin' - as they say. Why in the world God took you from this earth - I have yet to know because it sure doesn't seem any better without you. I sure miss you and eventually I will see you and HUG you again. LOVE ALWAYS...