Originally I was going to write a posting about something political. However, I happened to check my email and discovered that the first team lead (direct supervisor) I had worked for, after leaving the military, had passed away earlier today. I’m not going to get detailed or personal because that’s not what this blog is for. I will say that this guy and I did not always get along. In fact, we are both stubborn and that lead to some major disagreements and a period of time when I did not think too highly of the man. However, over time we sort of mended that, and by the time I left the company to work for another one, he was kind enough to give me a good recommendation.
He was known by many who worked with him by the name of ”Oscar.” Although he appeared to be grumpy, he really had a heart of gold and did mean well. So, although no one else affiliated with him will probably see this, I felt compelled to post the following clip.
Although I haven’t seen or talked to the man in over four years, I still have plenty to thank him for. He was the reason why I had work waiting for me when I did separate from the Navy. Anyway, it might be a few more days before I get around to writing what I was originally going to write about on here. In the meantime, you might want to check out any of the blogs that I have linked that you might not have checked out before.

Hey, I’m sorry to hear about that.
I think we all have an oscar in the family, at work or school. I am sorry about your loss. I just realized who my oscar is!
It’s always hard when someone leaves your life, no matter what the circumstances…sorry for the loss.
Thanks folks, but really his family, close friends and co-workers with a longer working relationship are the ones who are really hurting right now and my thoughts are with them.
I think it is harder when someone you don’t like dies,
when you lose a friend you can grieve for them..
when some one I disliked dies, I feel guilty for some reason.
Good old Oscar, I use to call my youngest son that when he woke up in the morning grouchy as hell.