I will celebrate Smokey's one year anniversary of his death

I am going to celebrate Smokey's one year anniversary of his death.  After that no more celebrating his death but his life instead.  I am not going to celebrate his death anymore but will always remember the day that he died.  Smokey would never want me to remember his death but his life.  I know that one hundred percent.  Smokey would never want me to go on and keep crying over something we had no control over like death.  Smoke would want me to live my life, be happy and find someone special just for myself.  All Smokey wanted for me was to be happy and looked after in a good positive way.  Smokey might have griped and complained about things like everyone else does but that is about it.  Smokey preferred the positive aspect of life and a positive outlook on it as well.  Smokey was one hundred major positive support person in my life.  He was always here for me in a good way.  Smokey did not like any crap from anyone.  Smokey always shot straight from the mouth.  If he thought anyone was using me, Smokey would let me know in no uncertain terms.  Smokey did not like anyone using me or himself.  Smokey loved down to earth, simple, honest and straight shooting people.   Smokey was just himself and no one else.  What you see is what you get with Smokey.  I think his heart would be broken knowing it was because of his daughters that the estate got screwed up and is taking so long.  It would make him very unhappy.  It will get settled very very soon.  This would make Smokey happy.  I know Smokey would be happy for me in finding Dave.  Dave is similar to Smokey and shoots straight from the hip as well.  What you see is what you get.  I know this would put a smile on Smokey's face.  I am sorry for going on for so long.  I just wanted to say that after Nov. 15th, I will be celebrating Smokey's life.  This is all my personal experience and opinions only from Diane Baillie