I've been following this thread but didn't know what to say that hasn't been said better than I could. I was hoping you would take custody of his treasured tools because I felt that you would both loose if you didn't. Sorry to hear about his health problems but it could be a lot worse. He could be going through it without a brother like you.
By the way all my grand kids need their wheels trued, are you busy this weekend? Just kidding of course. Smile when you use them and think of food times.