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He made you laugh. Not just once in a while, but all of the time. That’s how I will always remember Kiz. Jack Almond had a unique way of accepting life’s ups and downs. He could take the most trying times and make them seem lighter. My father, Ford Moss and Jack were always the best of friends and seemed more like brothers than in-laws, so I had the pleasure of spending countless hours with them as I grew up. They loved to argue, no matter the subject. Their playful banter would go on for days at a time. One or the other could make a simple statement and the other would immediately take the opposite view, just to get something going. I recall one time during the spring of 1975, they came to Florida while I was stationed in the Navy to spend the weekend fishing. We rented a small cabin on the lake and settled in for some serious angling, or so I thought. We awoke early enough, about 4:30 am and put on the coffee. We had planned on having a cup or two and then head out to catch a few bigguns. But no! Jack pops off that credit cards are much better than cash when on the road and of course Ford must set him straight. By 6 o’clock and two pots of coffee later, I had decided that if I was to fish, I would have to go it alone, which I did. I returned at 8:00 am and they were still at it, deeper yet into the financial problems of the IMF. On through lunch, they kept it up………finally heading for the boat late in the evening. With all of Jack’s antics and fun, I still carry with me a deep respect and admiration for him. He wore a badge that few can carry and that is the Silver Star that he earned during World War II. It is something that I always knew but never asked him about, though I have always wanted to know the story behind it. Of course I have read the citation, but those are shallow words for the bravery that it takes to earn the medal. I’ll always miss Jack….There will never be another like him. I am much happier for knowing him and I know the world is a little bit better because he was here. Fordy Moss |
