Nice story. My Dad flew as well —a Cessna 310 & 401. I threw up nearly every time flying with him. Funny how we learn to love these complicated old men who got things done.
What a powerful and moving tribute to your Dad. He sounds like a cool guy—in retrospect—a lot like my Dad. Stoic and didn’t like being corrected—but always had that twinkle in his eye from something that tickled his funny bone ☺️
I loved this sentence: “I suppose it might be common for kids to not comprehend how courageous their parents were until we find ourselves at similar crossroads in our lives.”
So beautiful, Teyani! Thank you for sharing your dad with us!
Nice story. My Dad flew as well —a Cessna 310 & 401. I threw up nearly every time flying with him. Funny how we learn to love these complicated old men who got things done.
Well said, yes indeed. Complicated old men. I still miss him, and he crossed ten years ago..
What a powerful and moving tribute to your Dad. He sounds like a cool guy—in retrospect—a lot like my Dad. Stoic and didn’t like being corrected—but always had that twinkle in his eye from something that tickled his funny bone ☺️
I loved this sentence: “I suppose it might be common for kids to not comprehend how courageous their parents were until we find ourselves at similar crossroads in our lives.”
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Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you Dee. I feel your understanding of what it is like to be raised by a powerful, amazing man. Your comment makes me glad I shared.
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