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Originally Posted by LWJ

The "Claim to Fame" thread got me thinking. When I am gone, how do I want to be described?

I told my child if someone said "He really loved Porsche" it would be an indicator that said person completely missed what I am about. Yes, I do love the Porsches I have owned. But Porsches are a means to an end. They are fun. Ultimately, I love having fun.

Mostly, I really enjoy a select set of people. My family and some friends. They mean everything to me.

And I love nature.

And dogs.

And I love DIY and am pretty good at it.

And I love sellling / problem solving. It is how I have made my living.


This is opposed to the WORST memorial I ever heard. "John was a good provider." They said this three times and nothing else positive. John had a lousy memorial.

What do you want to be remembered for?

Interesting thread, and something to think about.

Originally Posted by Zeke

Helping others while having fun. On the flip side I will be remembered as a harsh critic of stupidity. I'm like Speeder in that respect. In fact, I think we are quite a bit alike. I doubt he'll agree.

I enjoy/appreciate your posts and sharing of your knowledge and experience. I feel like you try to help folks when you can based on your presence on the board. I am a bit younger, but completely understand your proclivity to be a harsh critic of stupidity. I share that trait to some extent. There are times that I embrace it, although, I'm not sure that it's the best/healthiest way to be. I try to temper it some, although I'm probably not very good at it.

Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

Being remembered for something isn't important to me. I've led a pretty low level life in terms of memorable achievements, but always tried to broadcast some semblance of positivity around me. Nothing to do with religion. I've always tried to be a helpful, carring person who tried to promote good feelings among people I've interacted with without being intrusive in their lives. While working in education, I had lots of positive feedback from students and many kept in touch afterwards to discuss situations and directions of their lives. Leaving whatever general good I can in my wake is good enough for me. I'm going to tell my wife not to notify people when I'm gone, just let them know when they try to contact me.

That doesn't sound like a bad way to go. Spreading positivity and touching lives in a positive way is a good way to go through life, IMO.

As long as my family thinks fondly of me after I'm gone and feels that I made a positive difference/contribution to their lives, I'll be content. If anyone other than my family has any similar feelings, that's great too.