Thanks for stopping by; you’re just who I hoped to see. The coffee’s nice a fresh, and I think there’s a cheese danish or two around here somewhere. Continue reading “Saturday Morning Coffee”
Saturday Morning Coffee
One Last Sad(ish) Post
OK guys, I know I’ve been down since Friday. That’s only to be expected. I just wanted to share the video my sister-in-law and I put together in memory of Mr. Tom. Really, she did the majority of the work; I must say she’s learned well.
One More, For Old Time’s Sake
Today is already hard, and the hard part hasn’t begun yet. Thanks for being here, for listening to my ramblings and rantings and perhaps incomprehensible jibberish. It’s helped, knowing someone is out there listening. Continue reading “One More, For Old Time’s Sake”
Monday Morning Update
This weekend I actually went out in public. I didn’t want to, but everyone wanted to be somewhere other than here. I saw people I knew, who asked me “how are you doing” – – all well-meaning, I’m sure. Continue reading “Monday Morning Update”
Saturday Morning Coffee
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Not Goodbye, but See You Later
My friend and grandfather Mr Tom passed on earlier today. He will be greatly missed as he was greatly loved.
This photo was taken at (and by) Tryon Palace on Pearl Harbor Day, where he was the guest of honor. It may be one of my favorite pictures of him.
Before you now appears the militia of Christ’s triumph.
Tom Poole: 1918-2017, USN (Ret), WWII veteran of Pearl Harbor and D-Day, the greatest man I have ever known.
