yeah, thanks again... i guess with him having been sick for so long, it gave us all time to prepare somewhat mentally and emotionally. the doctor's did give us notice back in january that he'd probably only last about 2 months.
i'm just thankful that at 72 yrs old and despite all the pain he was in, he was still able to crack jokes (as he was apt to do) and still laugh. it was amazing to witness. he was a decorated soldier of many wars and received a burial with an honor guard, 21 gun salute, and folded flag presentation to his wife/widow at the new veterans cemetery out here in wrightstown near fort dix.
here's a shot btw i took during one of the early practices. if you look closely, you can see a rider coming across the start/finish straight. man, it was colder down there in the mornings (30 degrees), than it was here in jersey. LOL
i'll try to post as many of the better shots as i can in the morning (thurs). unfortunately, this morning, i was running late and didn't get a chance to do it.