Charles, thank you for a good morning read (accept for the 2nd to last para). I had the the privilege of having him ride with me on the Yukon River to the Bible Camp where he was to speak. we ran out out gas and floated for a while and I was blessed just to listen to what ever he said. It was just like having another older and wise man from one of villages; one who may had truly lived as an Alaskan would have. I like to think that he enjoyed the float as much as i did. 
Oh yeah, Charles, I remember your dad too. I liked his spirit and his encouragement toward me in projects we worked together on.
Merry Christmas,