Hoas,
my dad died a little over a year ago. he was my hero as well, reminded me quite a bit of john wayne, another of my boyhood heroes. i miss him as well, your story was a great reminder to me of one of the great men in my life. well done.
@1dirthawker I'm really sorry for your loss. Our dads play a very big role in our lives and when they pass away they leave a huge empty space. Luckily we have the memories of them that will never be forgotten.