Happy Father's Day
Gilvin C. Broxson49 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
What a beautiful tribute to what was obviously a remarkable dad who left an indelible impression on a loving and appreciative son. Unlike you, I grew up with no interaction with my dad from the age of 5 years old into adulthood. My father's mother and my mother were not fond of each other and coupled with my father's roving eye and his frequent travels as a tender of rodeo horses did not bode well for my parent's marriage.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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What a beautiful tribute to what was obviously a remarkable dad who left an indelible impression on a loving and appreciative son. Unlike you, I grew up with no interaction with my dad from the age of 5 years old into adulthood. My father's mother and my mother were not fond of each other and coupled with my father's roving eye and his frequent travels as a tender of rodeo horses did not bode well for my parent's marriage.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I am honored and humbled by your six-star rating for this story. Thank You! Terry.
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You earned it. Please believe me.
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, your father was a miracle from birth! Thank you for sharing about him! I think his childhood was hard, too, if I recall your other stories correctly. To be born a preemie and survive in those days was unheard of. And then it sounds he did lots for other people, not to mention bring you into the world. Thank you for sharing about your productive, resourceful, poetic, Renaissance man father!!
I'm sure there was some humor here but sorry, not knowing anything about whiskey, you'd have to explain what this means:
"My father used whiskey able five fat, dumb, and lazy. When he was drinking Jim Beam, it was whiskey able five fast,"
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Wow, your father was a miracle from birth! Thank you for sharing about him! I think his childhood was hard, too, if I recall your other stories correctly. To be born a preemie and survive in those days was unheard of. And then it sounds he did lots for other people, not to mention bring you into the world. Thank you for sharing about your productive, resourceful, poetic, Renaissance man father!!
I'm sure there was some humor here but sorry, not knowing anything about whiskey, you'd have to explain what this means:
"My father used whiskey able five fat, dumb, and lazy. When he was drinking Jim Beam, it was whiskey able five fast,"
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thank you! whiskey (W) able (A) five (5) fast or fat (F) dumb or dangerous (D) lazy or lover (L)...WA5FDL his call letters. Jim Beam is a bourbon, when drinking that he would use the more humorous words. Terry.
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Oh. Thanks!
Comment from Jay Squires
You have a lot of pride in your father. I can feel it in your words. While my life did not parallel your father's, there are a few interesting touch-points. I also spent the better part of my life (50 years) selling insurance. Your father was successful at it. I was lazy and wasn't. During my military years, I was a radio operator, using morse code, so I know what a challenge it was for him to learn it at 40. From the looks of your dad in that photo, I see that both he and I were striking to look at. The difference is that by that age, my face had taken a lot more strikes, LOL.
No, very definitely you have a lot to be proud of, and I think if he knew what you were doing on Fanstory, he would be mighty proud of you.
Jay
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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You have a lot of pride in your father. I can feel it in your words. While my life did not parallel your father's, there are a few interesting touch-points. I also spent the better part of my life (50 years) selling insurance. Your father was successful at it. I was lazy and wasn't. During my military years, I was a radio operator, using morse code, so I know what a challenge it was for him to learn it at 40. From the looks of your dad in that photo, I see that both he and I were striking to look at. The difference is that by that age, my face had taken a lot more strikes, LOL.
No, very definitely you have a lot to be proud of, and I think if he knew what you were doing on Fanstory, he would be mighty proud of you.
Jay
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Jay, Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from karenina
Hey Terry? I know where you got your sense of humor, your wry wit, your big heart and your love of writing!
This is a womderful tribute to your dad, who certainly was a Renaissance man...
That he was born weighing 1 12 pounds, three months early, in 1919--and not only survived but thrived is a miracle!
My own dad was an amateur Ham Operator...
and even better, I too had a red Schwinn bike!
As I'm saying prayers for my father, I'll be sure to ask him to look up Gil!
Happy Fathers Day to every dad...and everyone who has or had one!
Karenina
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Hey Terry? I know where you got your sense of humor, your wry wit, your big heart and your love of writing!
This is a womderful tribute to your dad, who certainly was a Renaissance man...
That he was born weighing 1 12 pounds, three months early, in 1919--and not only survived but thrived is a miracle!
My own dad was an amateur Ham Operator...
and even better, I too had a red Schwinn bike!
As I'm saying prayers for my father, I'll be sure to ask him to look up Gil!
Happy Fathers Day to every dad...and everyone who has or had one!
Karenina
Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Karenina, Thank you very much! Terry.
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You are very welcome!
Comment from SimianSavant
That is a pretty cool legacy from your dad. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your dad has been gone for 30 years; that must seem like a really long time.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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That is a pretty cool legacy from your dad. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your dad has been gone for 30 years; that must seem like a really long time.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from dellsworthpoet
A very nice homage.
The piece flows well. The language is warm and loving. The images are crisp. The narrative stays on point. Ending with one of his poems is a perfect ending to such a piece.
Thanks for sharing. Peace.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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A very nice homage.
The piece flows well. The language is warm and loving. The images are crisp. The narrative stays on point. Ending with one of his poems is a perfect ending to such a piece.
Thanks for sharing. Peace.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thank you veery much! Terry.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
The awesome picture of your dad reminds me of an earlier
generation of men and women who knew what it was to work
and earn pay for an honest job, Your story is an excellent tribute
to the man you call Father, but also to a man should strive to
know and be like. I enjoyed reading your special story, Terry.
It is stories told by these 'pioneers' that so many haven't a clue.
I didn't know of the flood in Sanderson, though I didn't live in
Texas at the time. Now I do. Your Father's poem is incredible.
I'm thrilled you have his outstanding work.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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The awesome picture of your dad reminds me of an earlier
generation of men and women who knew what it was to work
and earn pay for an honest job, Your story is an excellent tribute
to the man you call Father, but also to a man should strive to
know and be like. I enjoyed reading your special story, Terry.
It is stories told by these 'pioneers' that so many haven't a clue.
I didn't know of the flood in Sanderson, though I didn't live in
Texas at the time. Now I do. Your Father's poem is incredible.
I'm thrilled you have his outstanding work.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Jan, Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
I loved to hear of dear old Dad and his many escapades with the ham radio and his IBM personal computer wat back when it was hard to lug around! His last poem written was a nice touch and it brought a tear to my eye.
Well written and enjoyable to read this bio of your Dad was all it was cracked up to be!
Thank you for sharing these stories of your father I wasn't aware of time going by.
Jesse
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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I loved to hear of dear old Dad and his many escapades with the ham radio and his IBM personal computer wat back when it was hard to lug around! His last poem written was a nice touch and it brought a tear to my eye.
Well written and enjoyable to read this bio of your Dad was all it was cracked up to be!
Thank you for sharing these stories of your father I wasn't aware of time going by.
Jesse
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Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Jesse, Thank you very much! Terry.
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You're welcome, Terry. I am glad you liked my review.
Jesse
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is both a gripping and heart warming story. Your dad sounds incredible!! He was not only intellectual but creative as well, pretty rare if you ask me. It looks as though your inherited his writing skills and sensitivities.
Thanks for sharing and keep writing.
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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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This is both a gripping and heart warming story. Your dad sounds incredible!! He was not only intellectual but creative as well, pretty rare if you ask me. It looks as though your inherited his writing skills and sensitivities.
Thanks for sharing and keep writing.
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Comment Written 18-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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K.L., Thank you very much! Terry.