John William "Jack" Curtis

My Dearest Uncle,
To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of the intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
to know that one life has breathed easier
because you lived here.
This is to have...

Uncle Jack I am gonna miss you! Your letters, while I was in Iraq, were an escape from the craziness of war. Although they were crazy themselves. God blessed you in life, and I know has blessed you in the afterlife.

Aunt Barbara, Donna, John and Mike, my family (Lee, DJ and Matt) express our deepest sympathies. We dearly miss all of you and love you. God bless and we will see you soon.

Dan Jr.