My name is Blake, I am the proud daughter of what was the best dad and my best friend. He and I traveled all over and left our mark around the world. He was there for absolutely everything for me and he was always enough. He was a bright light wherever he went. He touched the souls of so many, and he taught me my most valuable life lessons. He fulfilled all his promises to me before he died... except for taking it easy. He was always a go getter and he believed in never slowing down. He was so many things in his life, all of which were amazing. He pieced together of his lifes lessons he learned of what to do along with the opposite of what not to do to form a wonderful man and father. When he died, everything had to move so quickly and so many parts and steps were involved that I never realized would be necessary. But at the same time, it felt like there was a crack in the earth and time froze still... my heart shattered. Realization hit, I had lost my best friend... my daddy. Someone in my profession I should know better, but there was a part of me that thought he would live beyond my years as he was very resilient and at times seemed invincible. But he died this past June and was found on the 22nd in Colorado not long after leaving Texas for one last season of work for the Forestry Service. I had taken care of him for months prior bringing him to health after a terrifying incident, it was my honor to be there for him. When he died, he left this world with no life insurance. Since then I have struggled to pay for all the services as well as travels and repairs to be able to get his ashes and property back home. It has taken every dime and more to make this happen and I still have yet to fulfill his wishes of a celebration of life. He was not only a Veteran, a hard worker, a go getter, a world renowned stained glass artist, alongside many things more... he was an amazing person and even though he's gone, his love will still always be enough for me. I ask if you could help contribute to assist me in honor of this shinning star and if not please say a prayer, and remember this wonderful man who was there for so many. God bless you all!

-His dedicated and loving daughter