You' re a good sort, Zoos. You painted a beautiful picture of the scene too....I could see it all in my minds eye. He sounds a marvellous old fella...and it probably makes him feel closer to his son, too, spending time with you.
pulled up something" from the database" ....love it!
I'm a hardbitten atheist and I hope I behave as decently as you if the situation arises.