Hey Don,

I haven't been following the forum lately, but I stopped by tonight and was surprised to find this thread. I want you to know that at various times since knowing you, you have inspired me, encouraged me, made me laugh, made me think, and soon you will make me cry. I have such respect for you, I don't even know how to start saying why. It takes a certain kind of person to remain as selfless and positive and helpful as you have been, even in the midst of health issues that would make the average man surrender, or turn mean.

Every summer since knowing you, I have resolved to come visit you, and every summer some insignificant reason derailed the completion of a trip that would certainly have been more significant than whatever kept me from it. I regret having missed years of opportunities. Please forgive me.

One of the things that has always made me admire you is that you are a man of faith, and even when society started objecting to the mention of anything spiritual, you were not silenced. If there is a reward in eternity for those who suffer in silence, I feel sure your name is on the list. Thank you for being my friend. I wish I had done a better job of returning the favor.

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