A Father’s Gift to His Son

When Clarence Williams learned his father’s life was about to end, his own life changed — for the better — as he documented that final month.

via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/a-fathers-gift-to-his-son/?&_r=0&module=Slide&region=SlideShowTopBar&version=SlideCard-7&action=Escape&contentCollection=Blogs&slideshowTitle=A%20Father%E2%80%99s%20Gift%20to%20His%20Son&currentSlide=7&entrySlide=1

My dad, Clarence John Williams Jr. — C.J. to the rest of the world — was truly a unique cat. When I tell stories about him, many of my friends squint in disbelief, with a look that says, “Come on, dude!”