Charles A. Kidwell

Dad, I would need a lot more space to write about everything that you mean to me and everything you’ve done for me. But I want to say Thank You for being there at those times (and there were many) when I needed help with something or I needed coaxed along. Thank you for helping me with life’s lessons and learning, and reminding me not to give up easily. Thank you for being a good Grandpa to my sons Kevin and Danny. When I was 4 or 5 you showed me how to hold drum sticks properly and how to hit the snare and high-hat cymbals on the drums in the garage, it helped lead me to have a life long love and appreciation of and for music and expression. I was always so impressed with your creative abilities in art and carpentry and construction development, you were able to see in your mind a completed version and concept of things before they were ever put on paper. Your creative gifts have always inspired me even to this day. Your spirituality and your devotion to the creator are highly commendable. I’m very thankful that for the last many years you’ve had a wonderful companion by your side, your Wife Jeanie. Thank you for being a great Father to my brother Steve and my sister Lora.. Oh and I could go on and on but suffice to say thank you for helping me understand what it means to be a Man and to never give up or give in..oh, and before I forget just for old times sake.. I feel like like having a homemade ham salad sandwich with Velveeta cheese, I love you Dad! Your Son Chuck