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I thought I'd change things up a bit here and share some memories of loved ones who are no longer with us, with the hope that others may do the same.  After all we have nothing to lose, and only the caring, understanding and support of others to gain.  So here goes.  My father died of cancer in 1989 at the age of 56.  Cancer ate his body away which didn't seem fair especially since he was very active and outdoorsy.  My old man taught me how to backpack and survive in the wilderness.  He taught me how to work with my hands and use tools.  He was a good guy.  I was 24 at the time and completely ill-equipped to deal effectively with his passing.  Of course I missed him terribly, but there was also a part of me that was relieved that he was gone.  I would no longer have to worry about not being 'good enough', or have to deal with his discontent over my own life decisions instead of doing what he thought I should do.  It was a...
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