HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FATHER

We haven't forgotten all the great lessons in life that you taught us. We appreciate hard work and the value of a dollar. We understand the importance of eating right and getting adequate exercise. Some still act like peasants putting steak sauce on their beef, but i think most of us like it pink, juicy, grilled only seconds beyond being "done." We grill in the winter. We buy gigantic Christmas trees. We make sure we turn out all the lights and inspect the house for stupid shit before retiring to bed.

We talk about you often and Celebrate your birthday every year with "a box cake" that has the inscription "Happy Birthday Jerry."

We vote. and whoever takes mom to vote...gets her vote! Want a third vote...take Aric. Imagine that dad...the good ole government lets Aric vote. Ha.

They still can't make movies in Hollywood. The drugs they take are synthetic and im sure are frying their brains faster. When I cut my toast I think of you (that would be daily)....I remember how you like it corner to corner!!!

We now understand how easy it is to call your children by their wrong name. We argue about politics and religion and the economy with you in mind. We tell funny stories like the one where Aric was pushing your wheelchair and he decided to take you down Gehrons Hill and...well...you sort of got away and Aric couldn't keep up and then your wheelchair took a sharp turn and you hit the pavement. And then...you laughed...and said..."oh Jesus Ch...st.....What the hell are you doing?"

And there was the time that you went with Betsy and mom to KMart. but you didn't go in the store because...well...getting around was getting difficult for you. It was easier for you to wait in the car....and you waited...and waited....and finally you decided..."the hell with it." and though you didn't have a license you decided to drive away. Hell the city was in a panic. The police combed loyalsock.....Billy was so upset....a heli"cop"ter was sent up to try to locate your vehicle. Everyone was concerned about what could happen...that you and or others would end up hurt. Finally.....we found you.....sitting at home in your chair reading the paper!!! You were pleased with yourself......we were amazed!!!!

We didn't always give you credit for just how much you were paying attention. We drove you to Philly, and you sat slouched on the front seat....reading the paper. Betsy and I talkedback and forth for 10 minutes about where the turn might be....things looked familiar....we had written directions...we compared notes. We were on the right road. Hmmmmmmmmm.....Then as if you had a hole in the paper that you were reaading....you gently dropped it down in front of your face and said very softly, "turn here." From there you guided us to the front door of Marcia's house.

You were finnesse that way. And we remember. We miss you.

SUCH A GREAT PIC!

Happy Birthday Dad and thank you for marrying mom and being so damn horny!!!!!

John and Barb have fond memories of hanging out with you on Friday nights and going to Town and Country at 10 pm to pick up mom. We loved this night because you took us to Stop and Go and to the A&W Drive in. (cant turn that pic around...sorry)

You were the Golden Pair!!!! Congratulations for that Milestone. We appreciate the dedication that you had to one another!!!! So honorable! HAPPY 50th!!!!

You loved the Y....When you took Aric we would say..."what a pair, one can't talk and the other can't walk." You were so determined....nothing would stop you from going. Not even the Blizzard of 95 (i think that was the year). No one can fill your shoes dad.....hell we would trip and fall if we attempted. Besides....your shoes are in the smithsonian....they were definitely museum material!!!

APRIL 19th is a blessed day. Not only can't they make movies in Hollywood....they don't make nearly as many simple, good hearted, hard working, devoted dads like you!

Much LOVE to you.

The cake is delicious...."who the hell is Jerry anyway?" Love Barb