ROGER MALCOLM PAYNE-My Pop
Growing up in a small town (Ripley, NY ) but in a large family was idyllic. My childhood was truely blessed with two parents who loved each other to the very end and beyond. When my Pop passed away my Mother still felt married to him and never again was at peace until she was able to join him.
There is alot my Dad taught me: I think the most important thing though, is to be able to laugh at life. I know that's a cliche' but for me, it has sustained me through lifes toughest trials. To be able to find humor even when you might not be in a happy time can give you the strength to see past it, to know that this too shall pass. My Dad was the funniest man, and I can't stress that enough. Today I will go on a quest to retrace some of the steps to places he took me and my siblings on around this area. My Dad taught me to be happy. I don't know how, I just remember him with a smile, always.
Another important thing he taught us was to cherish and be cherished. That sounds simple, but in this life it's not always a given.
I love ya Pop.
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