Friday, February 19, 2010
Mike, Mark, and Roy, I am deeply saddened by your fathers passing. He was always so good to me and treated me like family. When I told him that I was enlisting in the Coast Guard, he told me to work very hard and make everyone proud, and then he hugged me. Years later, I saw your parents in Panama City at their campsite and then again in Skipperville. They met my family and we had a very nice visit. During each visit, your father told me he was very proud of me. I want you to know, hearing him say that meant more to me than any medal the Coast Guard ever gave me. You are very fortunate to have such a wonderful father. I always envied you. Love, John
