Jim Williamson, Jr
January 29, 1932 - December 4, 2001
Master Chief Machinst Mate
United States Navy
Johnny Henderson Pruett
May 5, 1933 - January 27, 2016
Master Sargent
United States Air Force
Today is father's day and both of my father figures have passed on to their great rewards.
My biological father passed some 21 years back and it seems like yesterday.
My step father passed about 6 years ago and it seems like it happened today.
They were both career military men who engaged second careers after their end of active obligated service.
They were both motivated self starters and knew what they wanted and how to attain their goals.
Both of these men took care of me at times when I was unable to care for myself and looked out for me when I was unable to see the dangers surrounding me.
I have missed both of them more than I can adequately express.