HOOT "TINY" CONNER

I only met Hoot in person one time, I grew up hearing stories of him from my father. My father passed ten years prior to him. I´m not sure why as they got older they didn´t keep in touch. I joined the Navy to follow in their footsteps and am now myself one of those old sailors that never keeps in touch. I saddens me that here on a lonesome night up on a mountain above Palm Springs, that I happened to google Hoots name only to find out ten years to late that he is now gone as well. I say this...

My Precious Darlin'

I wrote this to you 25 years ago for your surprise 50th birthday roast. The words hold even more meaning today than they did then, because I have been loved by you an additional 25 years.

I wrote, " Remember how many times we've said to each other "someday I'll find a way to show you how much I love you?" Tonight, this surprise to celebrate you, is my "Someday!" Tonight is not only from me, but our family and friends to honor you in a way so suited...

Dear Mrs. Conner, Kyle, Lesa, Michel and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Hoot was a remarkable man and lived a life of love and gratitude. His presence shows in all of you. With love,

Dear Grammy:
My prayers and heart are with you. I know what you have gone through and how hard it is to continue our journey without the person we love so much. But Grampy is now with God and God will give you the strength to continue. My daughters and I are blessed to be part of the family. There are no words to express the gratitude to Grampy and you. Grampy and you were always there for Mari!!. The bond that Mari and Grampy had was wonderful and it breaks my heart to think that...

My darling Uncle Hoot will always be in my heart. Whenever I saw him, his huge smile, bear hug and loud "MY MUGGINS!" gave me so much happiness. I will remember and cherish his unconditional love, and I will ALWAYS be his Muggins.

I love you always and forever my Monue.

xoxoxo Muggins