They called him "POP"

Today is Father's Day 2009.
It has sent me into deep thought.
My dad's name was Walter Speight. He died
in the late 80's. Sadly, he died from complications
from his addictions. In his last years he was known
as "POP." When he wasn't "using" he was a
pretty cool man. Gentle spirited....warm......and
actually pretty loving. He taught me some good....and
a pretty good bit of bad. Today as I think of him, I am
sad as well as convicted.

Sad....because he lived in the death-grip of addiction.
Convicted because I want to break that chain forever.

To all those men who were father figures to me..
Buck......Lytle......Joe.
Thanks.

To those of you who know me as Dad or a Father figure.......
Jill.....Wes.....Ash....
Gretch......Moose......Bear Bear.......

I Love you.

And........
Thanks for loving me !