I think a common desire amongst most people is that we are remembered by those who will proceed us.  Forgive me, but this in on my mind as my grandpa has just recently passed away.  My grandpa was adopted and so he never knew his real parents.  My grandpa worked hard his whole life creating a good life for his six children and beautiful wife.  My dad, the second oldest, was given a home, warm bed, and food to eat.  My dad continued to build off of that foundation a legacy for me, he gained an education reaching into the deep halls of schooling and study to earn a PhD.  His diligence has brought him to the highest positions and greatest opportunities and has afforded me the greatest experiences–my grandpa and my dad have created a wonderful legacy for me that I want to live up to and pass on to my own children.  Louie M. Xifaras has also created a legacy.  Louis, despite suffering from Parkinson’s was able to accomplish much in his 69 years. (more…)