[admiralsn]

I sat here speechless when I read the title of the thread. I thought I read it wrong. I MUST have read it wrong. I knew TC wasn't well, and I knew his death was upon us, but I guess you just never really do prepare for these things. I couldn't let this pass without paying tribute to a man who had an impact on me, whether he knew it or not. His dedication and devotion and representation of FR to our little Termite left a huge impression on me.

I will never forget the compassion of this man-- this man with the gruff exterior and the heart that melted at the site of little babies. He made a difference in the life of at least one baby that we know about, and he is now holding and playing with all the babies in heaven. I am saddened for his loss, or more appropriately OUR loss. But I am overjoyed to know that Texas Cowboy's body is free from pain, struggling no more, and that he is resting his head on Jesus' lap. We have all been better for knowing him.

Anyone who says FR is a place full of hatred and right-wing-nuts never read TC's posts. To me, Texas Cowboy IS Free Republic.

Farewell my FRiend.....

[StarCMC]

To me, Texas Cowboy IS Free Republic.

Amen.

[MarMema]

To me, Texas Cowboy IS Free Republic.

Me too.