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32 Years Ago Now

Polaroid - Ken on Benjamin Balogh's lap as he plays Tic-Tac-Toe on an MITS Altair 8800 terminal
(Polaroid) Ken on Benjamin Balogh’s lap as he plays Tic-Tac-Toe on an MITS Altair 8800 terminal

BENJAMIN BALOGH, JR

Born February 5th, 1922
Died February 9th, 1989, at age 67.
 
It’s Tuesday, February 9th, 2021.
 
It’s been 32 years now.
 
I’m 48 years old now, married for over 20 years to a wonderful wife, father to two beautiful Shetland Sheepdogs. I think you would have liked meeting Victoria. I have little doubt she’d have thought as highly of you as I do.
 
It’s been a wild and rough ride. I don’t know where to begin. These last three years in particular have been a swift kick in the arse. I’m still here. I’m still standing.
 
You are missed. With each passing year, my memories get fuzzier and grayer. The sharp details get sanded down and blurred. The warmth remains. Your courage, conviction, compassion, ethics, and intelligence endure.
 
Your grandson,
 
Kenneth Balogh Foreman

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