kwyeewyk
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My father in law, Randy (not to be confused with Big Fin), is in the hospital coming to his final stages. Due to covid restrictions, they're only allowing limited visitation from immediate family, so I'm not going to be able to tell him goodbye. I guess timely to Memorial Day, Randy was a Vietnam veteran who is just now succumbing to the fight, after a long personal battle with nerve degeneration from Agent Orange exposure. Throughout his slow, painful struggle, I've never once heard him complain, the fact that you could even tell he was in pain was the most he'd allow, and even that he tried his hardest to hide. Like a true soldier, he just kept marching on, duty and honor first and only. The long march is over, Randy, it's time to rest. I hope you know how much I appreciate what you've given to me, beyond our freedom, you gave me my family, my beautiful wife--you're youngest daughter, and our beautiful kids, you gave me your wisdom and knowledge, for life and for butchering meat, you gave me your guns because you wanted to see them used and the kids to learn. I could never have asked for such a gift, but you gave it freely. I wish I could tell you thank you now, and I hope that you know that you will be remembered as the hero you are. RIP to all the soldiers, fallen on the battlefield and years later, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
