Col. (ret) Thomas L Thacker

Last night our beloved grandfather passed away. He was 94 years old.  I met him when he was already 80.  He was a charming, sweet man who immediately welcomed me and my little family of daughters into his family.  He was warm and caring and concerned and the girls got to grow up with the extreme privilege of having a great grand father in their lives.

R was very close to his grandfather.  He grew up living not too far from him and he was a part of his daily life and a huge influence on him.  His wisdom and character played an important role in R's life and his opinion and example have always been important to him.  This is a sad time for us, particularly for R.  Even though we know he is now with his sweet wife and enjoying a happy reunion we will miss him a lot.

In the years I have know him he has been active and engaged in living life. He was a volunteer at the Air Force Museum, as well as still active in business, his family, gardening, and other pursuits.  Grandpa was a wonderful writer.  I have enjoyed his many stories and am grateful that he took the time to write them down so his posterity could know him and about his life.  He took an active interest in the lives of his grandchildren, and great grandchildren and enjoyed the company of his cat, his children and many friends. 

Of course before I ever met him he had lived a full lifetime where he honorably served our country, spent many many years volunteering with the Boy Scouts, had a second career in real estate and perhaps most importantly was a loving husband and father.  His life was exemplary and selfless.  I love him and will miss him and look forward to the day when we are reunited on the other side of the veil and can enjoy the eternal bonds of family.