To my two followers, I am very reluctant to get involved in whatever mess you and your friend Lisa have gotten yourself into. However, it's not in my nature to do nothing if I am able to help. So, I will continue to post my blogs in hopes of getting you some useful information.
Dr. Smiley, as I mentioned before, was the newest member of the Colorado Team. That didn't stop the men from accepting him as their own. My grandfather always described him as a "squirrelly little fella, real nervous."
Since no other meteors hit the test site, Dr. Smiley occupied his time with the Godspeech and acting as a sort of court jester. Grandad said he never stopped looking or acting like a teenager, which made him good for a laugh out there away from all other forms of entertainment.
When it came time for the men to return home, Dr. Smiley seemed the most heartbroken to be leaving his friends. He took them all out for a final beer and then they parted ways. Over the years, Dr. Lauren and Dr. Patterson would come visit us and Grandad would take trips to see their families, but Dr. Smiley never visited. He would still write and call very regularly, but I could tell my Grandfather was heartbroken at going so many years without seeing his old friend.
Last I heard, he was finally ready to come visit. Unfortunately, that visit was to take place the same week Grandad passed, so he never came. I really would've loved to meet him.
My Grandfather, Stephen Klein, was an amazing man. He did so many things in his life that have inspired me to be a better person. Unfortunately, he passed from this life last week. Out of love and respect, I leave you his stories.
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