How do you celebrate October’s holidays and your legacy?

October always reminds me of the holiday, Day of the Dead. The holiday is a time to remember our ancestors who are not with us physically. The time to celebrate their legacy.

I remember my dad coming to all my high school football games. He cheered and whistled, clearly louder than most anyone there. Dad and I continued celebrating football together, going to Raiders football games. We were at the ‘Heidi Game’ in 1968; where the Raiders scored two touch downs in the last 50-seconds to win over the New York Jets. Dad was hoarse for a whole week.

I remember sharing sports with my father-in-law, as well. Name the sport and he watched, attended, or listened to it. Two of his favorites were the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland A’s. Whether on television or radio, you can be sure he watched or listened.

I learned from my father-in-law, not only the enjoyment of a ballpark, but savoring the best hot dogs in the area at Casper’s Hayward. He thoroughly enjoyed a good hot dog piled high with sauerkraut.

Stay tuned for my next October newsletter, due out the 24th, where I will share more memories and family legacies … in honor of the Day of the Dead (Oct 31 through Nov 2).