An unfortunate eulogy and the lessons that we learn……

I hope this is one of the few times we have to get serious…..

This weekend one of my best friends lost her father after a long, courageous and valiant fight against aggressive cancer. My friend fought like MJ beating the Jazz by himself with a 102 fever. There is heartbreak across both Scout and DCat nations. The friend that all of us have loss was an inspiration and an example without trying to be. Besides Big Steve and Julie’s father, Larry Vogler taught me more about being a father and a husband than anybody I have ever met. He showed all of us that through loving your wife and kids you can bring yourself unbelievable amounts of pride, joy, and happiness. I will be thankful until the day I die for the lessons that he helped me learn and for my friend, Whitney, who he raised into an incredible woman and one of the best people you will ever meet.

Mike Greenberg says the greatest piece of advice he has ever received was from Lou Holtz. Holtz asked Greenberg if he had any kids, when Mike answered affirmative, Holtz laid this piece of gold on him, “The greatest thing that a father can do for his kids is to show them everyday how much he loves their mother.” Larry was a textbook example and is irreplaceable. He will be missed greatly and remembered in the fondest of terms.

When tragedies like this strike, it is a reminder to all of us that life is fleeting and too often cut short. This life is not a practice run, we are playing with live ammunition. So use this unfortunate reminder to jump start the dormant aggressor inside of you. Update that resume and send it to your dream job, ask out that girl or guy, take that trip, say YES to the things that you want.

The two biggest regrets in my life are that 1) That the democratic party is still viable and allowed to operate in the open without having to apologize for their ridiculous beliefs and asinine behavior and 2) that I haven’t done enough to eradicate cancer. Well, this stops now…..

I updated my resume and am getting back involved with conservative politics. Also I threw some money at the V foundation. http://www.jimmyv.org/ I recommend that you do the same and give in the name of Larry Vogler or another loved one. As an incentive for every comment I receive under this entry (up to 40) I will donate another $5. I know that is a pain in the ass to figure it out, but try and take the time.

Please keep the Voglers and all of us in your prayers.