There is so many reasons why I do this walk every year... His name is Richard Dorr, but I called him Grandpa. He was everything to me! I lost him a few years ago, and it still sits with me every day that he isn't here. I watched him go from the rock of our family tree, to someone that barely recognized me. Through it all he always had a smile for me when I walked through the door, or down the hall. He would wave and hold my hand. We still shared stories right up til the end. I could tell him anything and he would listen and give me advice. I will never forget my years with him and that is why I will continue to walk in his honor.
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