The Loss of a Good Man...

I just learned of the passing of a good man, former Naperville, IL, mayor, George Pradel. I served along with him when I was with the police force. Not only was George a good man, he was bright, bold, and colorful. A former Marine, his pride in the Corps, and love for his country was very real and obvious. Cancer took him from us today, and we are the less for it. I'll have to sit with this loss a bit and take some time to grieve. It's hard to say farewell to such a man. But I know where he went, and he knew he was going home. With that in view, I have not lost George. I know where he is.