We came home today from Florida, following the wake for our son. I'll have more to write about that later in the week, but I can tell you that I was astounded at the number of people who came to pay their respects. Not just family mourned, but friends, co-workers, and business acquaintances. There were employers, employees, and previous employees, his Realtor, fellow Bears fans, people from six or eight charities, and golfers.
My stepson liked people, and he wanted to see them excel. Over and over I heard "passion" and "excellence." "Leadership" was another word we heard frequently.
Tomorrow there will be a wake for him in the town where he grew up, and Wednesday morning we will make the trip to the cemetery.
My step-son was an amazing man, and I'll miss him.
