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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
John O'Neill

We brought our loved ones close to say goodbye

John and Nancy McBride with their children, around 1970. When we’re young, our parents take care of us. When our parents are older, we take care of them. (Provided)

I was at the kitchen sink one day a few years ago as my father-in-law walked up with a few things to load into the dishwasher.

When he was done, he opened the silverware drawer, reached into his pocket, pulled out a fork and started to put it away.

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