Last Saturday Night...Memorial

Last Saturday was Valentine's and we had a great evening. We went to the annual neighborhood party. This year was a bit different, there was still the food, the oysters and the neighbors, but this year our neighbor, "The Mayor" Mr. Fred was not there. Mr. Fred passed away at the age of 92 in Nov. 08. His birthday is Valentines Day and each year we would celebrate with a party and this year was no different. Mr. Fred was nicknamed "The Mayor" because he knew everyone and every one's business! When we moved into our home 12 years ago, he was the first one we met. Everyday you could hear his loud voice all over at the end of my street. Up until this year he went hunting, he put up Christmas decorations on his roof, was up in trees and anything else he could get into. He was a real inspiration to us all. Mr. Fred built his house in the early 1950's and raised 3 boys. I remember one time when my oldest daughter was waiting at the bus stop, he came and told me that if anyone messed with her, she should run to his door and he would take care of them! He would always be around with a shovel to kill a snake at the drop of a hat! This past summer he made me a compost box, just because I asked! He was like that and would do anything for anyone. What an Angel God received! Good bye Mr. Fred, we will miss you!! But you will not be forgotten!