Thank you Todd.

Achewater, I'm sure I don't love him any more than you love your kid, I just have some very good opportunities and always do my best to be sure he comes first.
My dad was an alcoholic and as a single dad never had the time or money to spend on me.
I really discovered the outdoors on my own.
Funny thing after I got married my wife really had to convince me to have children.
I guess out of fear or selfishness I was reluctant to bring a child into my life after being raised like I was.

In hindsight, I cannot imagine my life without Thomas in it.
There is nobody on this earth that i'd rather spend time in the outdoors with.
We've experienced so many great times in the outdoors together.
Some of our most memorable are the times we faced difficult situations under harsh conditions.

I'm a lucky man and I truly appreciate your kind words.
Thank You All.
Sal

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