My father liked his beer but was Sober in his soul. He was brave Fiercely loyal. He was quiet but Loved to laugh; worked hard for His family. Showed not all his Cards but never bragged that he Always won. Loved dogs. cats and All little animals including children Loved to fish; to be near the water... Was a a volunteer life guard all thru My early youth. Suffered pain with Little complaint. Was a friend of many But said when I commented on this that One makes only a few real friends in this Life. He let me be excepting for sassing My mom. Apologized when he was wrong Loved great writing but made no pretense of Intellect, I see him now as a child, looking Out over the Sound at the Westport Beach, Compo where he lived as a young man.... He is Looking into the far distance at the far Horizon seemingly searching for Forever watching for, a drowning child perhaps My eyesight has never been as keen as his But as he would say a lot of water has passed Under the bridge since those times-So many Memories I cannot tell them all. In my heart It seems like it was only yesterday but I know It was a long time ago but Dad I hope you still Know I love you