Tuesday, February 26, 2019
I am broken hearted; not that "Dick" is now in heaven with his loved ones, but that I was not informed as to his passing so that I could be there to pay my overwhelming respects for a unique man....a man of honor....a man of strong faith...of dedication to his country, his family, his church, to EMS services, to his place of employment so many years, the Boy Scouts of America and the Highland Games. One might question if "Dick" had time just for himself, but it seemed to never cross his mind.
Dick was my mentor...he was my buddy.....I built his "Cat House" which was his hobby house and always asked if he still used it only to be once again thanked for its quality. When I last talked to him back in October/November, he said that he was fine and now he is gone.....I did not get to tell him how much I cared...how greatly I appreciated his friendship...his devotion. I will, though, always have James R. McCallum in my heart.....see you on the "other" side partner.....