Vernon went home this morning, fitting that he went home on Sunday. I felt kind of like I lost my dad all over again. I loved to sit and listen to the stories of his life. We had his 100th birthday party last summer. It was such a great party. He said he was going to start over this year and be 1 again. He had 4 boys and 1 girl.
Vernon served, was part of the team that drew the map of Alaska when it became a state from the seat in an airplane, taught school because he did not like what kids were being taught, or not being taught. He was full of funny stories of his life.
Vernon was one of those men who did a lot of great things but he did not do them for recognition he did them out of love for the country and wanting a better world for future generations. He was very Republican (maybe why I loved him so much).
I hope he and my dad can connect cos I think they would be great friends as dad would be 102 on the 16th.
Vernon thanks for the stories and making me feel like a part of my dad was still here. I will miss you and I hope to see you again cos I know you still have stories to tell me.
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