I need to tell you a story about Guru before his computer is trashed. I know you are getting tired of my eulogies, but I have to respond to Bazza`s post which we sincerely appreciate. The video may be more powerful than you think. His brothers and I were just in awe of the video and how it was presented and when it was made. He made this video 3 days after the tornado had destroyed his home with him in the garage on April 27th 2011 in Pleasant Grove. Guru and his Bassets had to be dug out. A work table and the motorcycle he is showing in the video saved his life. It kept the block walls and rafters and roof from touching him and his pups. It took 45 minutes to dig him out by a couple of guys he had never met, and before he was able to thank those guys, they disappeared. After repairing parts of his bike, this is when he made the video 3 days later. AS GrayTide said, "Hugh taught us all something". Also during his working years in hard labor with a product that most firemen would not like to get involved with because of the dangerous product, He was burned twice and the first explosion should have killed him, but survived. Of course there was a 100 more close calls throughout his career. What do you say to that except he was blessed and was guarded by Angels his adult life, not to mention he survived being drafted and serving in the jungle war in 1971. Too many miracles not to have a calling of some sort. Guru knew his time was nearing and prepared for it, just a sense I got through his attitude.
I do want to tell you his blood family is doing fine and are being well taken care of with comfort. His Mom and Dad just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. That is unheard of these days, and Guru was an image of his parents. Did not really want to take up space on this site, but I just needed to tell a little more of his story before the computer is trashed. Hugh was an inspiration to anyone who knew him, and it is evident he was an inspiration to you guys of whom he never met. That`s just Guru!!! I wont take up any more of your time. Thanks!!!
RIP Guru