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A few days before Christmas, my Dad called and told me that a scan had found cancer. He was the most fit, healthiest person I’ve ever known. I was devastated. https://twitter.com/uscocksman/status/1385690592097685504">https://twitter.com/uscocksma...
I have so many incredible memories of him when I was a kid, but our relationship in adulthood has been so much more. We became great friends, and I absolutely cherish it. We bonded over food, music, sports, tv, working out, everything.
Last year was the first year in forever that I didn’t get to go to an LSU game with him, and selfishly, that’s one of the worst things about 2020 for me. I know it’s a small thing.
He adored all his grandkids. He loved my beautiful wife like a daughter, and their relationship is something that will forever be special to me.
Throughout an incredibly difficult chemo treatment, every time he was up for talking, Dad would ask how Hank’s chemo was going. Just an unbelievably sweet man.
For months, my amazing sisters and I have done everything in our limited power to make sure that his every need has been met, and I sleep well knowing that we rose to the occasion. I am blessed to have them, and the time we had left with him was a gift.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, that time came to an end, and our Dad passed peacefully in his sleep. It feels far too soon. I was hoping for so many more years, but I’m deeply grateful for the ones we had.
It’s a cliche, but it’s one for a reason – call the people you love, spend all the time with them you can, and tell them how you feel whenever you think of it. I love you Dad, and geaux Tigers. I will miss you so, so much.
