The Duke was quite a guy. Grew up dirt poor, had health problems, but was persistent in getting an education. He had what he termed a "lopsided personality" meaning he was socially awkward despite being brilliant. He got married, had a couple of kids and endured some unbelievable personal hardships along the way, but he kept pushing. He had a dream to retire and fix bicycles for fun. He never made it to retirement, the years of bad health, smoking and pent-up frustrations beat him down.
What the Duke did that was greatest was his belief in his children. He told one son that, "You can do anything you put your mind to." The son believed him and it altered his life for the better.
Thanks, Duke (Dad), for changing my life, and happy birthday up there.
Barry
LaBov & Beyond
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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That is so nice, Barry. It's like the old saying, "Our children are our immortality." So, LaBov & Beyond is his legacy as well.
ReplyDeleteNice, Sonya. We can create legacies in many areas of our lives.
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