RIP, Knight of the old code.

Very few people knew Elias as I did. Very few people left in the world like him. Elias Hernandes was a man of Integrity and determination. He passed today surrounded by people dearest to him.  As Elias upheld his ideals, he lost many friends, and gained very few. Providing and protecting his three daughters was his upmost important oath. 

I would like to share a few things about him.

Elias was born in Dominican Republic, a third world country with very limited resources. Elias was raised by his mother, who worked hard to feed her three children. At an early age, Elias was diagnosed with Polio. The decease atrophy his legs and hands and made him disable. Doctors said he will need aid to walk, and even write. Against faith, he pushed himself and got the attention of General Trujillo, which paid for his surgeries that allowed him to walk unassisted, but left him crippled. Even at the age of 82, he refused to walk assisted until his health deteriorated. Elias had no time for pity, as he took it upon himself to help his mother and two brothers to bring income for the whole family. He study very hard to become someone. Among his ventures, he founded an electronics business which specialized in selling 2-way Radios to businesses and government.   

Elias was very loved by family, as he sacrificed all for the ones in need. When his older brother died, he took care of his nephews, educated them, and gave them a fighting chance in a world where no education was synonymous to failure. 

Elias sacrificed all that he had to make sure his Family lived prosperous. He did not mind living in a small apartment, as long as his daughters had the best he could provide. 

Elias, I am lucky to be part of your family. I will do my best to uphold your oath. I love you, Rest In Peace, knight of the old code.