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From Joshua Wickwire (son of Chris, son of
Donald): I have much honor in my heart and mind for my Grandpa. He was a man
that was worthy of this. My Grandpa was a selfless and loving man, who was
described to me by some of my friends that met him as a "t.v. grandpa",
because he spoke and acted like a character that was created for his part
as a grandpa. He told long stories that were very interesting, even after
the third or fourth time you heard them. He never complained about anything,
and was the first person to give his time and/or his money to benefit another.
His 1972 Firebird was the first car I drove! He loved that car, but still
didn't mind letting a goofy kid drive it around town. He was the kind of character
that you didn't want to see leave the show.
I hope that I can display at least a few of the outstanding characteristics
that my Grandpa showed to me, and have half the personality that he had. I
know that my children and even their children, would benefit endlessly from
the mark that my Grandpa left on me.
Even though this time is sad, I know that my Grandpa would not have wanted
us to be so focused on his death, but rather on the life that is still here
and going on around us. He was a very thankful man, that had a beautiful way
of seeing the things that we have been blessed with in this life, instead
of focusing on the things we are without.
From a grandson that is appreciative beyond words for the parts of your life
that you gave up for me and the things that you have taught me, I love you
Grandpa, you will be missed...... -Josh