Browncoat Loss: My Dad

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 8:16 AM

Ni hao, everyone,

I know I haven't been around as much as back in the day, but this place is still my online home as far as I'm concerned and, as my Caption Tightpants players know, real life has gotten in the way often. My dad, John Sr., has been ill for quite some time, and he passed away early yesterday morning, 10.23.16.

Now I know many of you know I am an avid Browncoat, did everything in my power to get the word out back in the day, which included (after much Serenity Valley level of motivating) getting him to give it a chance. He finally watched it, and marathoned it in two days, and decided Jayne was his favorite. He was always supportive of my Browncoat efforts (and shenanigans). He loved the show, and loved my love of it. Just one of the many things he and I shared in life.

He was a Sailor & a Veteran (US Navy), a father, a grandfather, a husband, a friend, a son, a brother, and one of the hardest working people I've ever known. He also gave me me love of science fiction, technology, sports and, while not his intent(I don't think it was anyway), he did teach me to challenge authority. ;)

I'm going to miss him. Typing this is helping me cope a bit. If you're the praying type, say a silent prayer for him, if not, just spend a moment in silence for him. My sister and I will carry him just a little bit further...

Thank you,

John Jr.(bka TCM)

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