Wednesday, April 15, 2009
It seems like only yesterday... I was just a little boy, a young man, a proud father, an even prouder grandfather. And through it all, I was mentored by three brothers. These guys were always there for us all. I based my dreams on the ideals they taught each of us everyday through their own strengths, virtues, actions and love. They were each individuals anyone would aspire to be, they showed me the world as it should be, and guided me to lead my life as a proud member of the Welch Family. Not with their words but with their deeds. They went through WWII, heroes in our eyes, one building planes, one building men, and the other dreaming of building on a ship in the Navy. They returned to build homes together... and they succeeded, not just with the homes they sold, but with their own Homes. They showed us all, by their example, what life means and what is really important and what isn't. But this morning... The three brothers passed the reins to the three sons. (& 5 daughters) It is now our turn to try to achieve and pass on, what they bathed us in our entire lives... happiness, wisdom, and family. It's our turn to show our steadfastedness to the next generation. But I don't know how... without them I Love You Uncle Jimmy
