At this point Dad was on a feeding tube and had to go though physical therapy. He was a tough character and never complained much - he loved to laugh - work - and play and The War was always in the back of Dads mind somewere.
He loved his home so much that when he got terminally ill Dad choose to make what he called Music room the place were he would be taken care of for about 3 years and finally came to terms with death peacefully and eternally.