This is a picture taken of Buddy, my father-in-law, in 2006. He is sitting in his den with his beloved dog, Trotter, and the remote control. Trotter is a very protective dog. This was probably taken while Danny was irritating him with an attempt to touch Buddy. This picture was chosen randomly without seeing the image from a file containing pictures from our old hard drive that crashed. The pictures were retrieved and are on my laptop now.
Buddy passed away last year. He was one of the greatest male influences in my life. If I ever needed help he was there for me. Car break down, small plumbing problems, dog needs burying, he was the one who I called. He loved his family and did everything he could to show his love. I miss him so much.
At Sims the other day a friend of his who drank coffee and discussed politics shared some stories with me about his relationship with Buddy. It brought tears to my eyes. Every time someone brings him up I find myself fighting tears. He was a constant every day presence in my life that has not been filled or forgotten.
I just hope that everyone has someone like him in their lives.
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