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“... the glory of children are their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6

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 The picture above was take working the grill with Dad, while listening to Irish music and enjoying a Killian’s Red.   Note:  Dad would always buy Killian’s Red (an Irish beer) when I was coming over.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This blog post is to remember/honor my father James Michael Hanley.  Ten years ago - today, my dad passed away from a sudden heart failure.  I was shocked at his sudden death, because I only saw him a few days before his death (we visited on Memorial Day) and he looked better then he did on past visits.   I do remember that  visit with fondness, because for the whole day, I had my father to myself.   We went out to refill the propane tank (we were going to barbecue) and was surprised and delighted that he was going to drive to the gas station (he hasn’t been driving lately).   During the trip I remember telling my dad a couple things.    First, I told my dad how