This past week, our family lost a dear friend. Mr. Bruce was my dad's best friend for as long as I can remember. He had been principal of our high school and was a great man, but that isn't how I knew him. I knew him as my Dad's hunting buddy, a die hard Alabama fan with a love for dogs that surpassed mine. He always had a smile on his face and a joke. He and my Dad were like brothers, always messing with each other, trying to best one another and always there when they needed each other. I guess the things that I will remember most about him was his encouragement to do better than your best, to try something news and to be a blessing to others. He encouraged my wonderful nephew C.J. to pursue football, and I know C.J. will never forget Mr. Bruce pushing him to succeed.
My heart hurts for Mrs. Charlotte, his wife, and Becky his daughter. I know the pain they are going through and I hate that anyone else has to feel that. We will miss his wonderful friendship. We will miss his hearty laugh and smile. I know that he is celebrating in Heaven with Jesus. I know that he and mom are already messing with each other there and I know that I will see him again, but until then I will pray for peace for all that miss him.
We love you Mr. Bruce!
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