Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Don was like an older brother to me. As first cousins, living only five blocks apart on the north side of Syracuse, I spent most of my free growing up time with him and his brothers. Wonderful memories of playing baseball, street hockey, board games on the front porch abound. Don encouraged me to take risks and get into activities I might not otherwise have done, like joining the Boy Scouts, going away to camp while still a "Tenderfoot", riding a bike, learning to sail, an activity I've enjoyed my whole life, joining the Navy and so much more.
Don was generous with his time and abilities. When he visited us at our summer cottage, he was always looking for ways to help out or make a needed repair. As recently as a year ago Don was urging me again to file a report with the V.A. to obtain hearing aids. Little did I know that included a monthly pension for the disability he knew I had. Thank you Don for being there for me and so many others. You have blessed us with your life and being. Roger
