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Posted by gatractorman on September 13, 2003 at 04:14:00 from (63.85.141.104):
As far as I know my Dad never typed a word on a computer keyboard but mabye I can tell you a little about Him. Daddy told me several times that had things worked out for him when he got out of the service in the mid 50's that he would have loved to farm for a living but things didn't work out and he worked in various factories around where we live, it wasn't what he wanted to do but it provided for a wife and a baby on the way (my oldest sister). If there was one thing Daddy liked better than tractors it would have to be plowing a mule, while I did not share his passion for large scale farming or mules I do share his passion for tractors, I am so glad now that I quit my regular job a couple years ago to work on tractors full time and I got to spend alot more time with my Dad, "Listen here boy, I saw Mr. Smith out at the store, he wants us to put a clutch in his tractor for him" or "Mr. Jones is lookin' for a 3000 Ford diesel w/power steering, wants us to get him one". My Dad lost his bout with pancreatic cancer Aug. 13 2003 he was 70 years old, I'm thankful I knew this man for 33 years, he truly was a hero to me and His guidance and instruction made me the man I am today, it's awful hard for me to go and work on tractors now but the money is running low and like Daddy said "a man provides for his family". Thanks to everyone that sent prayers and condolances.
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