Before he really understood the extent of Darel's illness, the decision was already made. Ralph Mason had already committed himself to every effort that would be needed to hold our family together in the decades to come.
Few men are called upon to meet the demands of working long hours as a truck driver, coming home in time to coach our Little League baseball teams, finding time to handle the chores of the day, and surviving the pressure raising a family in the midst of a rapidly changing world. Add to that the resonsibility he carried for remaining confident in the midst of Darel's uncertain medical condition and we come to know a man who stands tall among the great men of our time.
He stayed. No easy way out. No shortcuts. His love kept him home and his commitment to each of us was the clearest demonstration of character that we will ever know.
On the occasion of his 74th birthday we honor our dad, Ralph Mason.
We love you, Dad. Happy Birthday!
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