Friday, December 28, 2012
As people have learned of my father's passing they've asked what happened. He died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep, no pain and no suffering. He spent Christmas Eve with his close family, was able to see all the grandchildren and children. We ate, played cards (a tradition during this holiday), laughed and had a wonderful evening. He spent Christmas Day with my mother talking and watching old westerns on AMC, something he truly enjoyed. Went to bed that evening, passing away in his sleep around 5:00am.
I am thankful that he spent his last days like this. No Christmas will be the same from here out, but his memory will live on through us and we will celebrate his life with each Christmas we gather.