"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
-Arthur Ashe-
My father never owned a cape, never wore a colorful spandex costume and never exited a phone booth any different than when he entered it. He was none-the-less a true hero to all who knew him as he spent the entirety of his life giving tirelessly and compassionately to others. His heart was perpetually available to anyone who needed some emotional or spiritual comfort and his incredible legacy of love will continue to light the hallways of our hearts forever. He was an amazing man who lived an exemplary life and I am deeply grateful and honored to have been his son. Godspeed, Dad, and may the eternal rewards that you so richly deserve be waiting for you above.
***Memorial Service Info***
My father's funeral and memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 9th at 10:30a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Burien, Washington. We would love to see many of you there to celebrate his amazing life!
***Pulmonary Fibrosis Donation***
Make a donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in Wayne's name and give other families hope for a cure to this terrible disease. Just follow the link below:
http://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/wayneatwood
Tributes
Leave a tributeBut apart from that gesture, he was still one of the kindest and most precious people I have ever known. He has always been in my heart. A blessing in my life.
Although I had only a short while to know you, you have left an indelible blessing on my life ... you will remain in my heart forever.
Leave a Tribute
Sand, ocean and I Love You
My Story as his Grand daughter
I had an epiphany today 8/10/2012...
I lost 2 people on July 3rd, 2012. Not only did I lose my grandfather, but I lost my father also...
Growing up seeing my family and friends off with their fathers wether it be for the weekend, evenings, or school events or sports...I had my grandfather at my side filling this void in my life that I saw happening around me. As a child and even entering into into adulthood you don't understand that; you still think you are missing something...
When I got pregnant with my son and had trials and tribulations during pregnancy and parenthood did I understand and respect the position my grandparents played in my life and I no longer felt I was missing anything, but I had been a part of a fortunate few who have the support of grandparents who will do anything for not only their children, but their grandchildren as well. Both of my grandparents stepped up and filled the void of my father who passed away when I was only a baby and was there for my mom and I as we dealt with this loss throughout our lives.
Only now do I truly feel the loss of both a grandfather and a father...
Once In A Lifetime Love
Few couples are lucky enough to share the deep love, admiration and mutual respect that my parents have always felt for each other. Their romance has spanned six decades and survived almost every kind of calamity that eight wildly active and impulsive children can create. We smashed their cars, emptied their wallets, pushed their sanity to the brink of complete upheaval and chaos and despite our efforts nothing has ever come close to shaking this incredible bond that they share. Despite leading busy lives with both of them working full-time jobs and tending to all the other responsibilities that a family of this size requires, they have always found time to nurture their relationship away from the craziness of home to ensure that it remained strong and vital. In doing so they have provided all of us with an incredible example of how to maintain a successful and loving marriage and to celebrate their last anniversary I put this video together called "Once In A Lifetime Love."
http://youtu.be/bAF4__Dnrts