papa coke (audio)

Tough and Tender

A leader of leaders of leaders of leaders

A son of coal

A teacher of teachers

He got things done

A historical, sometimes hysterical, historian

Forever with a story to tell

A permanent glint

Every tale a conspiracy shared just with you

even in a packed house

Sometimes Santa or a mustached miner

Always Coke

Black diamond toughness

A War to end all wars

Sailing the world’s seas

Coach…the coach

A family man

husband

caregiver

dad

grandpa

big papa

more than can be said must be said

already missed