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Tom and His Girlsby ~kkskipper

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This is a tribute to a wonderful guy, a friend of Craig's and mine who he met in high school. He died last night after a tough battle with leukemia. I hope you're in a better place, Tom...we'll all miss you.

(I used a reference picture for this. It's my favorite picture of him and the girls because of the face she's making - so cute!)

NAME: Tom

HABITAT: Often at work, but happiest anywhere his kids are

IDENTIFIERS: Mischievous smile, spectacular patience

DESCRIPTION: A hard worker who loved his two girls more than anything in the world, he always found a reason to smile, even when those reasons were few and far between. When we worked together, he was the one still trying to do the job even when Craig and I were arguing over something stupid and not getting anything done. He liked to play pool - and was good at it - and would always order a “mixed anything” from the bar when we went to the pool hall.

When he was planning to get a new car, I think he was more excited about the idea of letting us drill holes in it to install antennas than actually driving the car. I could never remember his radio call sign because I never needed it; he had one of the most distinctive voices I’ve ever heard, although I couldn’t begin to describe it.

I’ve never known anyone trusting, or perhaps insane, enough to trust any bartender with an order of “mixed anything,” but that’s exactly what a bunch of us are going to do in his honor: go to the taproom, play pool, and drink whatever mystery they’ll pour in our glasses. The surprise is the best part.

~MirroredSky Jun 3, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I'm very sorry for your loss ; ;

It is a wonderful piece, though. I think that sounds like an awesome way to pay tribute to someone!

~kkskipper Jun 4, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Thank you

It helps me remember to look on the bright side: we had the chance to know an amazing guy, and he's no longer suffering.

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