"Welcome to the Journal"

I didn’t grow up with a father, so I grew to my principled liberal ideas largely on my own and with a little nudge from mom; there was one man, however, who helped me focus my ideas and put them into practice. I began listening to Bill Moyers show several years ago because John Stewart was making an appearance and an interview with John Stewart is rare. What I saw was the father that I wish I had.
Since viewing Bill Moyers I have developed; I became a more responsible citizen, I became more informed, I volunteered, my world mattered more and eventually because of something I saw on his show I got a job. I looked forward to his program, the only passion, besides football, I would cancel dates, ignore family, and become upset if I did not catch.
With his white hair and Texas accent I loved Moyers like he was my own family. I knew Bill had daemons. I knew that he was the press secretary during Vietnam espousing the lies that lead to the deaths of millions of people. I also know that he will spend the rest of his life repairing the damage, for which he felt responsibility, but that is what made him real to me and an example for my life, mistakes are made; horrendous ones, but you can still live with purpose and inspire others.
Moyers was my champion, my hero and a voice I never wanted to stop hearing. He has reshaped my world and because of it will be thoroughly missed. So as I heard “Welcome to the Journal” for the last time to Bill Moyers I say thank you and you will be missed; you were like the father I never had.