End of an era

I want to step away for a moment from "all things Jacob" and bring your attention to my father and uncle. Today is the last day of business at Brister's Pharmacy, or as we've all called it for many years, "The Store."

Brister's has been around for 57 years, founded by my grandfather E.E. Brister in 1951. Ward (my dad) and Henry (my uncle) joined many years ago and took over when my grandfather passed away in 1984, I believe.
Uncle Henry on the left and my dad (Ward) on the right

A while back, CVS announced it was coming to town and the two Brister brothers sold their business. It was a no brainer, considering all of their sons were either too stupid to go to pharmacy school or too smart not to try. Both Bristers will be employed by CVS, which is mere seconds from The Store. There are many memories running through my head as I type...it's definitely bittersweet, but again...clearly the right choice.

Please wish the two finest businessmen I've ever known well as they start their new venture.