Tabitha, thank you for responding to my post. I've spoken with your Uncle Jeff and know of you and your brother, Jeff.
I was hoping to hear from someone related to Madison aka "Butch." I was very pleasantly surprised to hear from your Uncle Jeff after all these years. I had a lot of questions to ask him regarding your father. My daughter, Linda, and son, Madison, also known as Butch, never really knew their Dad. Linda was only 15 mos old and Madsion was just 9 mos. old when your dad went to Vietnam. When he returned to the states, he didn't let us know he was back. He went straight to Toledo, called me and told me he didn't want us anymore and to file for divorce. I was stunned and hurt to say the least, but file for divorce I did. He soon married Jo Ann and the rest is history.
My son is anxious to make contact with you and/or your brother. I'm sure there are a lot of questions he needs and would like to have answered too.
I would be interested in having copies of the pictures in the album you have. I have no pics of the kids, when they were small, or your dad, to show them. They were all left in a storage locker when Madison went to Vietnam. I would love to at least be able to show them a picture of their father. They've never seen one. If you would like to talk to me, you can call me at 314-991-1789 or I can call you if you send me your number. You can also write to me at coates6405@aol.com if you wish. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks again and please keep in touch. Bea