I just found out that my great uncle, who was more like a grandfather to me, died in his sleep last night.

He was a great man. He was a WWII veteran. He lived for several years with the Navajo and learned traditional silver smithing from them. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He touched every life he came in contact with.

Please remember him and my family in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come, and if you would, raise a glass tonight in memory of a life well lived.

May his memory be eternal.