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David Howell, Nephew

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With Aaron i cant write enough. How can you describe someone so loving and kind?  To show how much i love Aaron i should bring up the show i made called The David Show. It was a very low quality slide show were it just showed some pictures of me and family members. Well in the middle of the show in big bold letters it says DAVID LIKES BIG A.  

Well this statement  is very true. While he may have won me over because of the soda. I have grown to admire him in many more ways than just the soda. He is always so kind and he always is listening to what you have to say. He is the most un-selfish person i know. He never talks about himself and he always makes you fell like you are the most important person in the world. 

I cant think of all the great experiences i've had with Aaron (because their is way to many!) but one does stick out. When we went to disneyland with them we were in the hotel and uncle Aaron bought me a soda. But didn't buy me just this soda he bought me many over the trip. It was on the last day that we were their that we discovered that they had a free soda fountain.

I don't know why i remember this experience but i know i wont forget it soon.  When I learned Aaron had something in his lungs i became very worried for him.
Then when i learned He had Lung cancer i started crying. I love Big A so much. And i know that he will make it through this! 

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  1. Katie BaylesMarch 19, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I wonder how many times Uncle Aaron has dropped by your house with pop for you. I think he loves you David.
    Grandma

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  2. JimMarch 19, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    David,

    You're a great kid! We sure enjoy your creativity and sense of humor. Don't think for a second that I've forgotten that I owe you a pack of butter!

    Uncle Jim

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  3. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    And one time when David was 4 or 5 years old he was saying the family prayer and in the middle of his prayer he paused for a moment and said, "And ya know what? I love Big A."

    I remember how this brought a smile to Big A's face when I recounted the story to him.

    Joe Howell (David's Dad)

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