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Sarah Lewis's avatar

Oh Heather, I wish I could give you a hug. Reading this it's so easy to understand why you miss your father so much.

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Paddy K.'s avatar

Thank you, Heather. Like you and your family, I grew up in Los Angeles and spent many memorable days camping in the Sierras with my family, going to the Mojave desert to see the wildflowers, and even watching my heroic father on top of our roof during the Bel Air fires (no, he didn't bring his 4 year old up with him, but wished he had as I was scared to death). All of those memories come flooding back as I read your beautiful tribute to your father and the values he instilled in you. Lucky are your sons who do still get that part of your dad. And those ripples will probably continue for generations. Sadly, we never really think about the effects our ancestors have imparted upon us, as silent and powerful as they may be. And thank you for the work you and Brett do. Mere words will never be able to convey the appreciation we have for you both.

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