Who is this man?
Charles "Bo" Abbott is a quiet yet strong father of five. He is also the grandfather to seven girls and a great grandfather to five. All know him as an easy going, layed back person who enjoys his family and the time we spend together.
But who is this man really?
When you really think of what he has done and been through, he really is a very strong person. He was an all state lineman for Swissvale High School. He fought in the Korean War and worked his way up to staff sergeant. Upon his return to the states he entered a new war - the life of family and working a full time job. He had a blue collar job as a machinist at the Union Switch and Signal. After leaving there, he went to Westinghouse Research. While there, he had the chance to work on several projects for NASA. Some of his work could possibly be on the moon!
He probably felt more in control of his army squad in Korea than his new squad back in Pittsburgh. It wasn't long before the family grew to four boys and it was up to dad to deal with us on a nightly basis after working all day. He eventually got his little girl and our family was complete.
We could not wait for him to come home to play baseball. He always made time for us and would help us hone our baseball skills. Our yard had become the baseball field in the neighborhood. Which means it lacked grass and resembled a major league diamond. Dad was often the pitcher of record, giving up some monumental homers. But, we enjoyed the time we spent and would usually play ball until dark. It wasn't long after that we joined local organized baseball leagues and he was drafted into coaching. He had a special talent for coaching where he helped develop a number of talented kids.
Who is the patriarch of the our family? He has always been there for us all, a strong force that will not bend in a storm. He has always encouraged us and helped us get through the tough times. We love you dad for all that you are to us.
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