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4. That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing!

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 03:43 PM

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I don't know why I'm thinking of it, but in 1975, the day... [View all] NNadir Aug 2025 OP

He sounds like a wonderful person AltairIV Aug 2025 #1

Knowing how much homegirl Aug 2025 #5

NNadir definitely is kind to others. I can personally attest to that Tanuki Aug 2025 #17

The money was nice but the way he made you feel is too. That you can't buy. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #3

That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing! Iris Aug 2025 #4

My uncle was just like that. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2025 #7

Good people are with us forever Grim Chieftain Aug 2025 #8

I aspire to be that type of person your Uncle John was BaronChocula Aug 2025 #9

Uncle John sounds like a very kind and loving man FakeNoose Aug 2025 #12

You are not too late MuseRider Aug 2025 #13

I think it was Maya Angelou who said, Ziggysmom Aug 2025 #14

Memories are a wonder Figarosmom Aug 2025 #15

Love to you. Hope22 Aug 2025 #16

A nice tribute to your uncle mgardener Aug 2025 #18

Sounds like he was an excellent role model. WestMichRad Aug 2025 #19

Thank you for sharing this story with us. 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #20

Precious Memories... so wonderful when they float by like that! FemDemERA Aug 2025 #21

I had an Uncle John kkmarie Aug 2025 #22

I had an uncle Wally Jarqui Aug 2025 #23

Thanks, you just made me think of my Uncle Bob. ECL213 Aug 2025 #24

It took me 18 years to appreciate your uncle's wisdom. NNadir Aug 2025 #25

My mother was one of 10 children who lived to be adults. NNadir Aug 2025 #28