Friday, August 30, 2013
Dear Mr. Gotty. It has been a long time since we've seen each other. Never have you, or your family, been far from my thoughts. How could anyone forget walking into your home? Your face with a smile from ear to ear? You'd come out of your office (the windowed, beautiful porch) embrace me with a big hug (then of course complain about the darned car parts in the back yard). I think LuAnn and I were what, 19 maybe 20 when we met? My car would be parked on the street in front of your house. You'd say "Pat... get that thing in the driveway, you're gonna get smushed". So protective you always were. I'm thinking you are still being that protective Dad. Keep it up. I want your family to know that over all these years your face and your warmth has never left my mind. Your family was the best! My love goes out for the ones left behind. Along with prayers. Thank you, Mr. Gotty! Pat
