Husband, Brother, Father, Son, Grandfather, Nephew, Uncle, Great Uncle, Friend.
I wish my mind wasn't so scattered right now so that I could truly paint an accurate picture of Dad and of how much he meant to everyone that knew him. Four years ago he was diagnosed with lung cancer and he started to fight. He beat lung cancer, beat radiation pneumonitis, survived multiple rounds of chemo, planned a vacation while on 8 liters of oxygen and made it to a huge goal this summer. The whole Claflin family went to Disneyland for a week. It was such an amazing trip and time for us all to be together. To forget about everyday worries, hassles and struggles. We were able to just be a family at the happiest place on earth.
Dad passed away Friday, September 2nd. He spent the day surrounded by all his grandchildren, daughters and son-in-laws, wife and friends. I am overjoyed thinking that he listened to his family chatter and laugh and was content to know that we all loved him and each other. That we would all take care of each other. He was peaceful and resting surrounded by an infinite amount of love.
We love you, Dad.
