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16. Thanks, snot. He was a good husband and father.

Fri Dec 26, 2025, 08:12 PM

Dec 26

He passed away at age 57, when I was 11. Not too long after we worked on those phone parts.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 26 OP

Good memories don't fade away. calimary Dec 26 #1

And Merry Christmas to you too, calimary! LuckyCharms Dec 26 #10

Awesome story -- both the story itself and its telling. KPN Dec 26 #2

I've been Googling trying to find pics. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Dec 26 #3

Thanks LuckyCharms jfz9580m Dec 26 #4

Thanks, jfz9580m. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #18

i bet google knows the song Tetrachloride Dec 26 #5

might be that nameless tune onethatcares Dec 26 #7

I can only whistle it or hum it... LuckyCharms Dec 26 #11

Was just talking to grandson, finishing college in March. cachukis Dec 26 #6

Best wishes to your grandson in his job search, cachukis. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #12

You're lucky that was before catalytic convertors. JohnnyRingo Dec 26 #8

Probably, Johnny! LuckyCharms Dec 26 #13

What a man! snot Dec 26 #9

Thanks, snot. He was a good husband and father. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #16

My Dad Maninacan Dec 26 #14

OMG I thought I was the only one! LuckyCharms Dec 26 #15