Thanks for poating it Adam. I still can't believe he's gone, and I don't think it'll ever really sink in. The amount of support from all the local families has been overwhelming, and everyday more and more people call us up, stop by, and offer their thoughts and prayers. Summer field work will never be the same without him on the haywagon to stack, or him up in the mow to help put it up. I am espescially troubled that he won't be with us on what is supposed to be the happiest day of my life, when I finally say "I do" and prepare to spend the rest of what I hope to be a long and successful life, even though I won't ever be able to really enjoy life quite like my big brother did. Even as I type this I have to do it through teary eyes and with a sunken heart. He should be back in the Fox Valley by midnight tonight, and his final resting place will be next to our grandmother, Laurine Shmidt, along with Grandpa (George) and Uncle Eugene who's life was cut short about 30 years ago. Thanks to all who have given their thoughts and prayers. Donovan from Wisconsin
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