May 27, 2023 was a terrifying day for me. This is the first and only time that I was scared to see your face. Just imagining seeing you in the hospital was just to much for me to bear. But I made those arrangements and headed to Oklahoma. Growing up as a kid that's all I wanted to see was you. And it wasn't because you were taking me fishing or to play catch or any of those things fathers do to build healthy relationships with their sons. I just wanted to spend time with my dad even if it meant just being in your company. I remember I used to sit by the window for hours on hours waiting for you to pick us up. Most of the time you never showed up but it didn't matter because I'd be in that window the very next time that you were supposed to pick us up. I remember hearing stories about what you may have been doing while you were down on your luck. But again, that didn't matter to me I just wanted to see and be with my dad. I recall a few times seeing you walking the street not looking your best. My mom used to always pull over when she saw you and I appreciated that.I wish that I could have had more time with you. More time to hear you laugh more time to see you smile. More time to listen to your stories. I love you dad and I miss you.

Jerome was Employee of mine. He was also a friend. That man was so down to earth and lived working with us. He worked even after his back surgery. I would tell him to go home and he would just stay out there till he could not do it. Spent alot of time with him and Lori when he was not working. JEROME I am going to miss you and your since of humor. Gonna keep your truck running so you can look down and see how much I really cared for you. Gonna miss you buddy. Thing won't be the same. Love you buddy and see you on the other side. Hope they got a Ole MACK in heaven so you can drive it. Maybe haul a Lil water.