MexicanDragon

Thanks for the words, guys. A lot of people who knew him saw this on FB and shared some kind words about both the man, and some about the day. I reconnected with a good childhood friend moments ago when he saw that. It's nice to see that someone who has made such a large positive impact on your life has made similar impacts on others. Steve, for some perspective, my dad had just turned 43 when he passed away. I'm sorry that he wasn't the best role model for you, but I'm glad to hear you were able to learn behavior that you wanted to avoid within yourself. I can't recall much negative about my dad, and though I'm sure I was insulated from a bit, I still imagine it was less than most. I think he'd be proud of me, and he'd love his grandkids; I wish he could have met them.

**BRENT**

Some of you have seen this on Facebook, but I wanted to post it here as well. I don't feel like typing up anything different, but I love you guys and wanted to share this. Today marks the 25th anniversary of my dad's death.I remember being picked up from school by my Aunt Nancy and taken home to a sea of cars at the house, but asking where dad's was; it was the only one missing.I remember being told my dad was dead, and I remember the immediate denial in my head, and then looking across at the faces of these people who I KNEW had to be playing some cruel joke onus, but I immediately knew it was true. I remember my dad always wearing dress pants and a button up shirt. I remember him wearing shorts one time, and that's when we were out for a walk on the beach. They were navy blue, and basically a shorter version of the dress pants he wore every other day. I remembered a few minutes ago, as I was about to take off my socks after a long day at work, that Xavier insisted he do it for me. I remember taking off my dad's socks for him after he was relaxing in the recliner in our old house after what was surely a longer day (as superintendent of schools) than I typically have. I remember playing golf and meeting a man and finding out he knew my dad. We talked and he told me that he didn't like him, but he respected him. That encounter really helped to flesh out my idea of my dad not just as my dad, but as a person and a leader in our community; a story that has stuck with me for 20 years. He was a good man, a kind man, a loving husband and father. I still think about him often, and I miss him daily. I wish my brother and I could have had more time with our dad, my aunt more time with her brother, and my mom more time with her soulmate, but alas, we did not. We do, however, have our memories, and as long as I'm able, I'm going to remember, fondly, my dad, Richard Kirk Lawson. -Brent Kirk Lawson

I got some from Jomashop and had a great experience. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Nice. Postmodern Jukebox is coming to Chattanooga in a couple months, and I'm thinking of going to check it out. **BRENT**

So Grahame isn't there. Nice. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

These two things are the things I'm telling you to buy for your birthday. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

At least you can download them all Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Well that's just nonsense. **BRENT**

I'm probably game. **BRENT**

Fried Gator tail bites And Cajun chicken pasta Not bad. **BRENT**

Happy birthday, Jeff! Hit me up later and I'll help you buy you something fancy that I want and can't have. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Have a couple great bread shops in town next time you're here, Dan. **BRENT**

Go wake up Colin and get his bitch ass out there. **BRENT**

You people seem to think he only needs one. Big Monkey is JH13, Lil Monkey is HD800S. That way he gets to get a source and amp colored enough to make the 800s tolerable. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

JH13 + iPhone. **BRENT**

I got you, my friend, but if Dusty's train derails; my bad. I did get my first week of the new job on the books, so figured it was safe to try. **BRENT**

Just went and saw Dave Chappelle. He's still good. No cellphones allowed, so no pix, but had a good center lower balcony seat at my favorite stage in Chattanooga. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Good luck, NYC crew. First biscuit of the year. Magical. **BRENT**

That's a good deal. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

Dan is Mexican now? **BRENT**

Thanks for the invite... **BRENT**

Couldn't make NY due to new job, but I had some pi to celebrate with you in spirit. **BRENT**

Krispy Kreme is so much better than Britt's. Publix does better than Britt's. You old people and your sentimentality being put above rationality baffles me. **BRENT**