Very touching tribute. Thanks for sharing. It made me think of the few times I got to play pool with my father during his life. It was funny because he wasn't a serious pool player but we still shared some of the same mannerisms around the tabe, which I remember laughing about.
Sorry for your loss. It's really awesome that you two were able to reconnect after your childhood and maintain a lasting relationship. That is a great story all on its own.