OBITUARY
Michael Ray Effinger
February 22, 1953 – January 26, 2021
Michael Ray Effinger, 67, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:49pm. Born in Houston, Texas February 22, 1953 to the late Paul Ray Effenger and Stella Castro; he now reunites with his parents. Michael was the oldest of Seven children: Linda Engling, William Effinger, Joaquin Effinger, Paula Pompa, Daniel Effenger, Paul Effinger.
Michael was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, riding motorcycles, and collecting military memorabilia. Throughout his life he rode everything from Bulls, to Horses, to Harley Davidsons. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren, which he loved and cherished deeply.
He leaves behind two children, Joseph Paul Effinger and wife Marisol Ramos De Effinger, and Pamela Rae Effenger; five grandchildren: Jalyssa Rae Curl, Jennifer Nichole Effinger, Michael Jonathan Effinger, Jackelyn Marisol Effinger, and Mason Maverick Effenger; his siblings; and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving guests at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:30am with a Celebration of his life at 12:30pm. Interment will take place on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:15 am in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery . Please visit the online guest book for shared memories and condolences.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Celebration of Life
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Committal Service
Friday, February 26, 2021
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYJoseph Effinger
February 22, 2021
Dads spent years collecting every version of the Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Ancho insignia.
Joseph Effinger
February 22, 2021
Dad holding Jenny.
Joseph Effinger
February 21, 2021
Dad wanted to get Jenny a nice cake for her 16th birthday January 15th 2021 he also helped buy her dress.
Joseph Effinger
February 21, 2021
Dad came down Feb 14th 2019 for a show. We got dressed and took him to Fogo de Chao.
Jacky Effinger
February 18, 2021
It’s was always funny when grandpa came over because he would say I did your mom make her beans I have been craving it and mom and him would always laugh and talk when mom went to his house mom would clean his room first he would always smile at her and say thank you when she did they living room he would say oh you don’t have to do that and mom would say oh no it’s fine. Made by Jackelyn Effinger
Jacky Effinger
February 7, 2021
Grandpa, Jacky and Jenny
Pamela Rae Effenger
February 1, 2021
My dad was the oldest brother of 7, single father of 2, grandfather of 5, and friend to all. An honorable marine, bull rider, motorcycle enthusiast, mechanic, and historian. He did it all, and this was before my brother and I. He was a man of selfless sacrifice, integrity, and chivalry. Whether it was camping, riding four-wheelers in Sam Houston, fishing, hiking, at the shooting range, or simply going to Austin to see grandma my dad was always ready to go. He never missed a beat, was always punctual, and his favorite naps were always after Thanksgiving. Having grandkids was a new chapter of 1sts. So many photos, but most are my dad behind the scenes of the lens to capture the moment. He never missed a track meet for Jalyssa, Mic’s ROTC promotions or football games, Maverick’s motocross races, football or baseball games. Dad loved birthdays, (and pineapple upside-down cake), but was too modest to acknowledge his own. Take a moment, think of your favorite memory and share with us that moment in time so we can celebrate his life as we lay his body to Rest In Peace. He is defending the gates of heaven and will always be remembered in my heart as my dad, my protector, my hero, and now my guardian angel.
Valerie Rodriguez
February 1, 2021
Pam, Jalyssa and family. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad/Grandfather, but I know he was an Amazing Man and Adored you both so very much. My sincere condolences to you and your family . Praying for strength through this difficult time.
FERNANDO CORTEZ
February 1, 2021
Mike was a dear good friend who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate in regards to US Military History. As a self-made Historian and Curator would provide historical research support to military museums and collectors. In 1992 during the 50th Anniversary of WWII, the Witte Museum, in San Antonio was in need of support for exhibit material. Mike answered the call by volunteering his services and loaned a large number of historical artifacts from his collection that at the end made the exhibit an instant success. This was who Mike was, a loving and caring person, who was always giving for others. May god bless his soul.
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Dad in the back yard with Mic & Mav 2012
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Dad & Mav Christmas at uncle Boogie’s
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Dad on USS Battleship of TX in Houston
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Dad and Mav at White Knuckle for more practice
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Dad taking Jalyssa & Mic around work at H&E
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Joseph, dad, and Pam Camping 1988
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Pam and dad hiking in Sam Houston 1987
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Joseph, dad, & Pam over Grandma’s house on Beverley for a bday party
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Grandma, Jalyssa, & dad... 2007
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Never missed the kids’ birthday bbq’s, and always on time.
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Sam Houston four-wheeling 1988
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Mav & dad 2012
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Dad teaching Mav to sniper shoot at the range 2015
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On the grind. At Grandma’s house on Beverly in San Antonio
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Dad and Joseph at SMM church
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Joseph, dad, & Pam after church 1988
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Dad at the airshow 1997
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Dad got Mav a sponsorship from Kent Powersports and began their weekend races
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Boogie, Daniel, Bill, Dad, Michael
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Dad doing his thing 1987
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Dad bull riding in the rodeo
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Mickey, Frankie, Jalyssa, & dad
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Dad brought Jalyssa flowers for her graduation from elementary
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Never missed an Air Show with Joseph 1989
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Dad 1975
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Dad on Halloween 2020
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Dad & Jalyssa cat-naps 2004
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Georgia would chase dad 1/2 a block leaving the house
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Dad and Jalyssa at a track meet when she got asked to homecoming.
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District 20 races with Dad and Mav 2018
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Joseph, dad, & grandpa 2004
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Dad and Pam on Christmas Day, 2020
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Dad teaching Mav to swim 2013
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Volleyball Easter 1990
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Dad, Jenny, Jalyssa, & Jaci
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Thanksgiving 2004 at Mom & Dad's Leander TX
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Mic and dad
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4th of July in the backyard 2012
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Dad took the kids’ to the movies to see The Red Baron
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Jalyssa, Boogie, Michael, Maverick
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Dad and Grandpa 2005
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Dad’s Harley
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Rudy and dad at the kids’ birthday party 2007
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Bullet hole gun range with Joseph 1995
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Keepsake Pics in Michael's Wallet
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Dad, Desi, & Pam Christmas party 2017
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At Mary Magdalene with grandma
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Dad took the kids to Home Depot to get some things
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(Left to right/ back to front) Joaquin, Don, Daniel, Grandpa, Grandma, dad, Dzidra, Billy, Polly, Angela, Boogie
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When dad napped, Mason did too
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Perfected his blinds in Rockport
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Christmas 2006
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Christmas at Grandma’s 2006- Jalyssa, dad & Mickey
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Dad and Mav football Saturday 2016
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Dad took this selfie with Mav at the shooting range 2019
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Dad watching TV with Mickey 2007
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Dad and Jalyssa 2002
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Pam’s baptism
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Dad’s Harley
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Dad & Maverick goofing off at Mic’s promotion ceremony 2018
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Took Grandma to lunch for her birthday (Grandma, Jalyssa, & Dad)
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Camping trip 1987
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Thanksgiving 2019 Kids said “say cheesecake” & dad responded “I’m diabetic” 🤣
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Easter at Uncle Boogies. Dad, Mic, Jalyssa, Pam, Mav, Austin & Luke
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Jalyssa, Boogie, Michael, Maverick
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Dad hard at work for H&E 2010
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Bullet hole gun range Joseph & dad
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Dad at the VA
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Engineer of USS Lexington
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SA Military Show 2013
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Mike & Victor at work
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After work dad was all about the bbq and birthday cake!
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Joseph and dad in Albuquerque NM 1985
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Hiking in Big Bend
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Dad taught Mav to swim
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Margie the football commissioner had Mav’s team wear blue socks to support my dad’s cancer during October
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Dad switching Mav’s tires to grip the mud during the District 20 races 2018
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Christmas 2012 Mic, dad, Jalyssa, & Mav
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Dad, Pam & Jalyssa won 1st place for decorating the boys’ football tent for homecoming 2003
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Dad and Mav every Saturday
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Dad and Pam, Easter at Aunt Linda’s 1990
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Dad and his ducks Christmas 1990
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Dad coaching Maverick at his race White Knuckle 2019
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Baseball season Mav & dad 2020
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Dad walked the boys down the field for Homecoming 2016
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Mike at work fixing heavy machinery
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Having lunch with dad at the VA between Dr appointments.
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So proud we won 1st place for the boys’ football tent display. Dads victory cigar
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Dad’s 1st few selfies 2012 with Mav
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Dad and Joseph at the Air show
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Grandma & dad at Jose crab shack
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Joseph and dad
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Dad, Jalyssa & Mickey Christmas 2009
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Grandma and dad at SMM church
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Dad & Mav fishing at Miller’s Pond 2019
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Open heart bypass May 2020
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Uncle Billy & dad 1990
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Basketball court at aunt Linda’s
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Grandma & dad
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Dad at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg 1996
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Pam and dad at church
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Duck hunting in Rockport
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Best friends- Maverick & popo 2011
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Jalyssa and dad at Canyon track meet 2016
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Dad and Jalyssa after work (Sygma) 2003
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Grandma, Jalyssa, & dad 2008
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Dad and Biscuit (he tried to get her service dog papers to take her to the VA)
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Sniper shot dad & Maverick
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Dad and “Gucci”
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Hanging out with Grandpa & Maverick 2011
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In the backyard with Maverick 2011
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Dad’s adventures on a Harley started right here
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Air show
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Dad and Jalyssa track meet 2015
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Dad & Jalyssa 2002
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Jalyssa and dad at Joseph’s graduation at UTSA
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SA Gunshow 2015 w Boogie, Austin & Mic
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Jalyssa and dad 2005
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Dad and Joseph four-wheeling 1989
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Shooting Range w Boogie & Austin 2015
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Dad leading Christmas dinner prayer 2020 (left to right) Mic, dad, Mav, Jaci, Joseph
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Pam, Desi, Dad & Hercules Christmas party 2017
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Joseph, Jalyssa, & Dad at beauty pageant 2003
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Canoeing on the Pecos River
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Jalyssa’s baptism 2003- dad, Jalyssa, & Pam
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Dad, Grandma Jovita, Linda, Michael
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Dad and Jalyssa at Jalyssa’s beauty pageant 2002.
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Dad and Pam at the motocross track July 2018
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Patriot camp for Mic’s promotion. Dad was always proud.
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Halloween 2020, Dad introduced us to his Harley trike
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Nicholas, Jalyssa, Dad, Mav, & Mic on Veteran’s day 2020
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June 2002 at the range
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Dad post heart surgery 2020
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Dad
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Dad got off early to take the grandkids trick-or-treating
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Left to right, Uncle Billy, Uncle Boogie, and dad
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Mike's Vietnam Collection: US Weapons
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Always there for the kids’ activities. Homecoming senior year.
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Dad 1976
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Pam and dad after church 1989
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Billy, Linda, Dad
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Dad's 1-yr Funeral Reunion 2006
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Pam & dad, Father’s Day 2015
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Dad’s high school picture
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Dad & Jalyssa on his birthday 2003
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Dad on the sidelines every Saturday
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Dad after church St Mary Magdalen 1994
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Mav & dad in 102 degrees, but still riding
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Dad rebuilt the 1980 Ford engine on his truck
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Dad loading up his precious cargo
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Military show
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Dad and his horse Bambi 1975
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Dad, Joseph, Mav & Frankie
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Dad and Mic
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Souvenir to add to his “bug-out bag”
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Dad & Mav hanging out 2013
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On a gunship was like being in a candy store. 1998
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Dad & Mav’s selfie Jan 7,2020
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Mav and dad in Corpus 2011
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Church 2009 Mickey, dad, and Jalyssa
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Dad cutting the turkey with Jalyssa Thanksgiving 2020
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Heaven’s angels
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Easter 1990 (left to right) Dorothy, dad, Boogie, Billy, Daniel, Tammy (Joaquin and Linda not shown but on court)
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On our way to Uncle Boogie’s 2012
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Christmas 2008
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Mav trailing dad at GSL June 2018
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Dad feeding Mason 2010
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Duck hunting Aug2002
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Mic, dad, & Mav teaching the boys how to ride dirt bikes 2017
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SA Military Show 2013
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Feb 22, 2020 Pam & dad on his birthday
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Easter at Aunt Linda’s 1990
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3rd birthday with Khalid Pam & Dad having tea
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Nov 2013
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VA appointment
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Dad’s before heart surgery 2020, he couldn’t wait to get back on his Harley
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On their was to the Lexington
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So excited to be in the engine room of the USS Lexington 1998
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At White knuckle ranch in 100 degree heat every weekend.
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Dad’s Capri
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At Boogies for grandma’s Rosary
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Summer party at the Warhawk pool, aunt Jeanette, uncle Gary, dad, Jalyssa & Mic 2008
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Dad was Mav’s motocross hero
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Dad 1979
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Duck blinds in Rockport 2002
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SA Military Show 2013
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2013, Jalyssa, uncle Boogie, dad & Maverick
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Dad & Maverick summer 2017
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Mike's WW1 Collection
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Maverick and dad at Mav’s football game, every Saturday
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2015 surgery, he loved the hat
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Christmas party 1998
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Dad and Maverick going to the Lexington 2011
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Dad’s selfie with Mic at Seton hospital Jan 2020
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Christmas 2016
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Dad in the back yard with Mic & Mav 2012
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Dad & Mav Christmas at uncle Boogie’s
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Dad on USS Battleship of TX in Houston
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Dad and Mav at White Knuckle for more practice
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Dad taking Jalyssa & Mic around work at H&E
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Joseph, dad, and Pam Camping 1988
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Pam and dad hiking in Sam Houston 1987
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Joseph, dad, & Pam over Grandma’s house on Beverley for a bday party
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Grandma, Jalyssa, & dad... 2007
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Never missed the kids’ birthday bbq’s, and always on time.
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Sam Houston four-wheeling 1988
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Mav & dad 2012
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Dad teaching Mav to sniper shoot at the range 2015
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On the grind. At Grandma’s house on Beverly in San Antonio
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Dad and Joseph at SMM church
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Joseph, dad, & Pam after church 1988
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Dad at the airshow 1997
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Dad got Mav a sponsorship from Kent Powersports and began their weekend races
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Boogie, Daniel, Bill, Dad, Michael
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Dad doing his thing 1987
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Dad bull riding in the rodeo
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Mickey, Frankie, Jalyssa, & dad
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Dad brought Jalyssa flowers for her graduation from elementary
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Never missed an Air Show with Joseph 1989
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Dad 1975
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Dad on Halloween 2020
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Dad & Jalyssa cat-naps 2004
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Georgia would chase dad 1/2 a block leaving the house
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Dad and Jalyssa at a track meet when she got asked to homecoming.
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District 20 races with Dad and Mav 2018
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Joseph, dad, & grandpa 2004
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Dad and Pam on Christmas Day, 2020
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Dad teaching Mav to swim 2013
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Volleyball Easter 1990
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Dad, Jenny, Jalyssa, & Jaci
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Thanksgiving 2004 at Mom & Dad's Leander TX
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Mic and dad
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4th of July in the backyard 2012
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Dad took the kids’ to the movies to see The Red Baron
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Jalyssa, Boogie, Michael, Maverick
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Dad and Grandpa 2005
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Dad’s Harley
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Rudy and dad at the kids’ birthday party 2007
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Bullet hole gun range with Joseph 1995
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Keepsake Pics in Michael's Wallet
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Dad, Desi, & Pam Christmas party 2017
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At Mary Magdalene with grandma
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Dad took the kids to Home Depot to get some things
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(Left to right/ back to front) Joaquin, Don, Daniel, Grandpa, Grandma, dad, Dzidra, Billy, Polly, Angela, Boogie
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When dad napped, Mason did too
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Perfected his blinds in Rockport
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Christmas 2006
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Christmas at Grandma’s 2006- Jalyssa, dad & Mickey
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Dad and Mav football Saturday 2016
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Dad took this selfie with Mav at the shooting range 2019
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Dad watching TV with Mickey 2007
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Dad and Jalyssa 2002
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Pam’s baptism
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Dad’s Harley
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Dad & Maverick goofing off at Mic’s promotion ceremony 2018
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Took Grandma to lunch for her birthday (Grandma, Jalyssa, & Dad)
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Camping trip 1987
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Thanksgiving 2019 Kids said “say cheesecake” & dad responded “I’m diabetic” 🤣
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Easter at Uncle Boogies. Dad, Mic, Jalyssa, Pam, Mav, Austin & Luke
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Jalyssa, Boogie, Michael, Maverick
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Dad hard at work for H&E 2010
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Bullet hole gun range Joseph & dad
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Dad at the VA
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Engineer of USS Lexington
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SA Military Show 2013
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Mike & Victor at work
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After work dad was all about the bbq and birthday cake!
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Joseph and dad in Albuquerque NM 1985
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Hiking in Big Bend
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Dad taught Mav to swim
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Margie the football commissioner had Mav’s team wear blue socks to support my dad’s cancer during October
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Dad switching Mav’s tires to grip the mud during the District 20 races 2018
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Christmas 2012 Mic, dad, Jalyssa, & Mav
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Dad, Pam & Jalyssa won 1st place for decorating the boys’ football tent for homecoming 2003
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Dad and Mav every Saturday
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Dad and Pam, Easter at Aunt Linda’s 1990
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Dad and his ducks Christmas 1990
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Dad coaching Maverick at his race White Knuckle 2019
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Baseball season Mav & dad 2020
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Dad walked the boys down the field for Homecoming 2016
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Mike at work fixing heavy machinery
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Having lunch with dad at the VA between Dr appointments.
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So proud we won 1st place for the boys’ football tent display. Dads victory cigar
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Dad’s 1st few selfies 2012 with Mav
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Dad and Joseph at the Air show
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Grandma & dad at Jose crab shack
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Joseph and dad
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Dad, Jalyssa & Mickey Christmas 2009
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Grandma and dad at SMM church
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Dad & Mav fishing at Miller’s Pond 2019
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Open heart bypass May 2020
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Uncle Billy & dad 1990
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Basketball court at aunt Linda’s
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Grandma & dad
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Dad at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg 1996
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Pam and dad at church
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Duck hunting in Rockport
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Best friends- Maverick & popo 2011
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Jalyssa and dad at Canyon track meet 2016
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Dad and Jalyssa after work (Sygma) 2003
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Grandma, Jalyssa, & dad 2008
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Dad and Biscuit (he tried to get her service dog papers to take her to the VA)
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Sniper shot dad & Maverick
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Dad and “Gucci”
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Hanging out with Grandpa & Maverick 2011
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In the backyard with Maverick 2011
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Dad’s adventures on a Harley started right here
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Air show
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Dad and Jalyssa track meet 2015
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Dad & Jalyssa 2002
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Jalyssa and dad at Joseph’s graduation at UTSA
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SA Gunshow 2015 w Boogie, Austin & Mic
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Jalyssa and dad 2005
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Dad and Joseph four-wheeling 1989
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Shooting Range w Boogie & Austin 2015
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Dad leading Christmas dinner prayer 2020 (left to right) Mic, dad, Mav, Jaci, Joseph
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Pam, Desi, Dad & Hercules Christmas party 2017
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Joseph, Jalyssa, & Dad at beauty pageant 2003
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Canoeing on the Pecos River
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Jalyssa’s baptism 2003- dad, Jalyssa, & Pam
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Dad, Grandma Jovita, Linda, Michael
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Dad and Jalyssa at Jalyssa’s beauty pageant 2002.
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Dad and Pam at the motocross track July 2018
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Patriot camp for Mic’s promotion. Dad was always proud.
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Halloween 2020, Dad introduced us to his Harley trike
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Nicholas, Jalyssa, Dad, Mav, & Mic on Veteran’s day 2020
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June 2002 at the range
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Dad post heart surgery 2020
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Dad
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Dad got off early to take the grandkids trick-or-treating
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Left to right, Uncle Billy, Uncle Boogie, and dad
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Mike's Vietnam Collection: US Weapons
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Always there for the kids’ activities. Homecoming senior year.
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Dad 1976
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Pam and dad after church 1989
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Billy, Linda, Dad
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Dad's 1-yr Funeral Reunion 2006
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Pam & dad, Father’s Day 2015
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Dad’s high school picture
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Dad & Jalyssa on his birthday 2003
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Dad on the sidelines every Saturday
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Dad after church St Mary Magdalen 1994
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Mav & dad in 102 degrees, but still riding
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Dad rebuilt the 1980 Ford engine on his truck
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Dad loading up his precious cargo
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Military show
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Dad and his horse Bambi 1975
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Dad, Joseph, Mav & Frankie
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Dad and Mic
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Souvenir to add to his “bug-out bag”
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Dad & Mav hanging out 2013
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On a gunship was like being in a candy store. 1998
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Dad & Mav’s selfie Jan 7,2020
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Mav and dad in Corpus 2011
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Church 2009 Mickey, dad, and Jalyssa
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Dad cutting the turkey with Jalyssa Thanksgiving 2020
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Heaven’s angels
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Easter 1990 (left to right) Dorothy, dad, Boogie, Billy, Daniel, Tammy (Joaquin and Linda not shown but on court)
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On our way to Uncle Boogie’s 2012
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Christmas 2008
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Mav trailing dad at GSL June 2018
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Dad feeding Mason 2010
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Duck hunting Aug2002
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Mic, dad, & Mav teaching the boys how to ride dirt bikes 2017
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SA Military Show 2013
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Feb 22, 2020 Pam & dad on his birthday
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Easter at Aunt Linda’s 1990
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3rd birthday with Khalid Pam & Dad having tea
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Nov 2013
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VA appointment
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Dad’s before heart surgery 2020, he couldn’t wait to get back on his Harley
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On their was to the Lexington
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So excited to be in the engine room of the USS Lexington 1998
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At White knuckle ranch in 100 degree heat every weekend.
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Dad’s Capri
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At Boogies for grandma’s Rosary
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Summer party at the Warhawk pool, aunt Jeanette, uncle Gary, dad, Jalyssa & Mic 2008
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Dad was Mav’s motocross hero
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Dad 1979
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Duck blinds in Rockport 2002
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SA Military Show 2013
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2013, Jalyssa, uncle Boogie, dad & Maverick
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Dad & Maverick summer 2017
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Mike's WW1 Collection
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Maverick and dad at Mav’s football game, every Saturday
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2015 surgery, he loved the hat
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Christmas party 1998
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Dad and Maverick going to the Lexington 2011
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Dad’s selfie with Mic at Seton hospital Jan 2020
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Christmas 2016