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Friday, May 29, 2009

May 29, 1935


Today is Dads birthday. He would have been 74. It is hard to believe that he has not been with us in over 18 years. I think of him often lately, he would be a great "grandpappy" this year. I am laughing at this picture of him in his party hat and his beer. We all think of him this way when we look back.

I do believe that Joe Diffie sums him up best:

"Prop me up beside the juke box if I die. Lord, I want to go to heaven, but I don't want to go tonight. Fill my boots up with sand, put a stiff drink in my hand. Prop me up beside the jukebox if I die. Just let my headstone be a neon sign. Just let it burn in memory of all of my good times. Fix me up with a mannequin, just remember, I like blondes. I'll be the life of the party, even when I'm dead and gone. Prop me up beside the jukebox if I die. Just make your next selection, and while you're still in line you can pay your last respects one quarter at a time"

Happy birthday Dad
Love to you from all of us.

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