My very good friend and neighbor passed last Friday, I was away on business Thursday and when I got up Friday am I walked next door to take him his morning paper like I do every morning when I am home. Saw Friday and Thursday paper still in the driveway. Big red flag. Knocked and no answer so I went back next door to my house and got his key. I found him on his bedroom floor unconscious but breathing. Called 911 and assisted the paramedics then left voicemails for his family.
Well he passed later that day. Been an amazing friend and been as good to me as I was to him, fellow veteran and reminded me of my grandfather as he fixed everything and never threw useful stuff away. For the last 4-5 years he has still gotten around but his ability was diminished when it comes to certain things. I’ve cut his grass for about 4 years and helped fo the maintenance when I could. Changed the radiator, house filters etc. never asked or accepted anything just what I do for a friend.
Well to get yo it, he was the most organized hoarder on the planet. Everything was neat and tidy, his family offered me something of his from his shop where we spent tons of time together so I asked to buy the drill press/grinder table, it’s an absolute symbol of who he was. It’s a recliner bottom the swivels, drill pipe, 15 inch Buick wheel. You put it facing you in a corner, if you need the other device, you pull a pin and rotate it 280 degrees. He built this and that’s why I wanted it. I appreciate that kind of problem solving,
Anyway I’ll digress. Glad I have this amazing piece of scrap metal that he made into something amazing,
Rest in Peace Mr. Bill. 90 years was a good run, and I am thankful I was blessed to call you my friend.
Well he passed later that day. Been an amazing friend and been as good to me as I was to him, fellow veteran and reminded me of my grandfather as he fixed everything and never threw useful stuff away. For the last 4-5 years he has still gotten around but his ability was diminished when it comes to certain things. I’ve cut his grass for about 4 years and helped fo the maintenance when I could. Changed the radiator, house filters etc. never asked or accepted anything just what I do for a friend.
Well to get yo it, he was the most organized hoarder on the planet. Everything was neat and tidy, his family offered me something of his from his shop where we spent tons of time together so I asked to buy the drill press/grinder table, it’s an absolute symbol of who he was. It’s a recliner bottom the swivels, drill pipe, 15 inch Buick wheel. You put it facing you in a corner, if you need the other device, you pull a pin and rotate it 280 degrees. He built this and that’s why I wanted it. I appreciate that kind of problem solving,
Anyway I’ll digress. Glad I have this amazing piece of scrap metal that he made into something amazing,
Rest in Peace Mr. Bill. 90 years was a good run, and I am thankful I was blessed to call you my friend.