Posted On: September 30th 2026, 04:47 am
“I’m the outlaw, bang bang.”
That was how he announced himself, with a grin and all the swagger in the world.
It’s how he showed up. And he was always there!
He was there when my son was born; there on my OSU recruiting visit (proud to say he shook Coach Eddie Sutton’s hand); there when I met my husband; there at my son’s wedding; at my daughter’s college graduation; and ready to pull great grandpa duty when all of my grandbabies arrived.
Every chapter of my life has him in it.
He didn’t have to be.
He chose to.
I haven’t cried. I’m sure at some point I will, but I’m at a remarkable peace because I’m glad he is no longer in pain.
Thank you for all of it. Rest easy, outlaw.
You did good down here 🤍