Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Obviously I didn’t know you long as I met your beautiful daughter in 2019 and subsequently met you and met and talked with you some time. From what I can say you were a kind and  peaceful man that loved your daughter. I was always upset with your disability that prevented you from having the life that you deserved and may have wanted but things were what they were. But you sufficed and tried to make the best of your situation and was subjected to an environment of turmoil and stress and I’m sorry about that as I witnessed it myself. Some said you were flawed but I saw no flaw in you. In the end we visited you as you were in hospice far exceeding the doctors expectations of your time left (lucky us). Given your diagnosis I was so pleased that you never had pain or suffering. What a blessing indeed. I did not speak at your funeral for fear of irritating your family but I have the utmost respect for your life and you will be missed. We all have our faults and I’m a person who bears the weight of 1,000 faults. However, I think in the end you mended many of the wounds your daughter may have suffered and she thanks you for that. That means a lot to her and me as well. That only encourages me to mend the wounds that I have caused as that is what you wanted me to do. I asked your daughters hand in marriage at Christmas, you gave your blessing and that means so much to me. I want nothing more than the be the man you wanted me to be for her so we can both look to the sky, remember you and hope that you can be proud of us.


In peace and love, may you have eternal rest and care in Jesus Christ your savior. 

With love, 
Adam

When we became roommates we also showed how small this world really is. Who would have thought that in 55 years we would go from almost being neighbors on the same base to becoming roommates and better yet friends sharing the same room. We shared some laughs and I wonder how much we said to each other had never been spoken before. I know that I aired some things out about my past that most do not know and may stay that way for a very long time. I know that I am glad to have had even the short time we had to get to know each other. I am sure it will be a long time before I could ever forget you. I think about you every day and thank you for being my friend.
Michael Smith 

Love you Dad. Miss you always, everyday. Miss our phone calls. Rest in Peace. Love Always, Krystynn

THOMAS HARRY MCCLANAHAN

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