Every time I heard the song Brad Paisley sang "He Didn't Have To Be" I thought of you. You took on the role of father two three kids who didn't have one without hesitation. You loved them as your own every day, in every way. Then your mini-me came and our family was complete. Your gentle spirit and fun-loving antics is just what these four needed. For that, and many more gifts you brought to this world, I will be forever grateful to you and for you. I owe you my life. My only sadness is wishing you could be here for our grandkids. Remember that conversation? Trying to pick names of what your grandkids would call you. My promise to you as that each one will always and forever know who you are and the legacy of love you left for us.