Post by kevinfelixlee on Apr 27, 2011 2:28:03 GMT -5
This past summer has honestly been one I will never forget, but also one that I really do not want to remember. My father, Elmer Daniel Moody, passed away on June 1st. This past year he had been battling a rare cancer buy runescape gold of the small intestines which spread to his liver, and while doctors had stated that we would not have to worry for a “little” while, his heart gave way. He died of a heart attack at 67.
Since his passing, much self reflection has led me to conclude that my father made the greatest impact on my life thus far. His honorable disposition in life is one I have seen in few. I know this may sound clich¨¦, but I truly witnessed his full impact on others at the funeral. He affected so many lives. I was in awe. It wasn't the fact runescape accounts he did great things, but his life was a testament that he did little things with a great amount of love and every action and word he spoke came from the heart.
Sometime during the 60's on a hot summer day, my father and a friend of his decided to get a bite to eat at an Arlington, Virginia restaurant. My father's friend was black, and at that time segregation was still a prevalent issue. Certain segregated restaurants would deny service to black customers, while others would only serve them in the back of the restaurant. My father was one who didn't care for such acts of racism so on this day he decided to take his friend inside runescape items the restaurant. Yes, my father was scared, but he felt his friend deserved the same rights to be served as any white person. Upon entering, my father told me that everyone stopped and stared at them. Nobody confronted them, so they sat down. While waiting they could feel the tension build, and then a waitress finally spoke to them. She stated that they could only be served in the back of the restaurant. My father replied that it was a hot day and they needed to cool down, and requested a menu. They eventually ordered their food, which took longer than it normally would. I also remember my father telling me it tasted like crap. When they finally got the check, the restaurant overcharged them, but my father didn't mind. His friend had received the same treatment that he had. There are many other such stories that will forever be engraved upon my mind and heart.
So, where do I go from here? As you all know I am currently a Special Education Teacher, and love every minute of it. My plans are to become a History teacher at the high school rs gold level, and then on to collegiate academia. I also cannot forget you guys. You can look forward to my Swords and Soldiers review at the end of this week. I'm glad to be back!