Lou, my brother, I just read your post and sat here myself with a heavy heart as I read your words. What a neat thing to call your dad, your "champion and mentor". For that I am thankful for you. I love my dad. But he and I were never as close as I had always wished for. Too many personality differences. I've sat at the bedside with many a person and even held some hands as the final breaths were taken. Some with family by their sides, some not. I am so thankful you were there for him and got to spend those last days by his side. This urn, I suspect from the detail of the wood that it will be the most beautiful ever turned. What an honor that is to build. Bless you my brother and your family. We will mourn with you here and also rejoice the life of your father. God Bless brother. - Clay