By: Rusty Sneeden

Rusty Sneeden — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:25:31 +0000

All,
I talked to Andrew as well today and it is a very sad day , but in the same voice we need to be thankful for what Phil was doing for our country and others as well . I remember when Phil and I played Golf together with Andrew while he was stationed in Jacksonville , it was a great day and he was as nice of guy as I can ever remember meeting . He took me back to his house and introduced me to his three kids and his Wife , I remember that day like it was last week . It was a true pleasure to get to hang out with him and get to know him . We laughed at each other and made fun of each other , it was good times .
With all of that in my mind , I can’t forget why I am running for teamdykeman . I am a father of two precious little girls and I can’t imagine my kids growing up without me . So on a serious note , I hope that each one of us can remember Phil as well as be thankful for what we have when it comes to life and our own families . It is a true honor to run for these kids , they are all I thought about when I crossed the finish line in the last marathon .
So please , please take a minute and close your eyes and say a little something , and even say a little something like thanks Phil and thanks for bringing us all together while we are here . Also say thanks to everything while we are here on earth .
I feel like we all bring honor to Phil by sticking together and doing this marathon , thank you to all the Batemans as well , great people for a great cause , THIS IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT !

Rusty Sneeden

By: Cousin David

Cousin David — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:53:20 +0000

I also think about Phil daily. I have his picture on my dresser. Phil came to my 40th birthday party and played golf with the group that included Walt. It is hard for me to think about Phil without crying.

I spent a summer with Henry and Jean working at the mill while in high school.

I was honored to be Phil’s Godfather along with my sister Mary. She gets credit for remembering his birthday each year.

Peace Brother! I miss you.
Cousin David

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