My Dad, (1936 - 2010)

[S. May]

Always the first to tell a joke
your sense of humour a thought would provoke
a kind and loyal soul with a strength that could astound
and a love that simply knew no bounds
your laughter and ready smile
are but a few of the memories etched in my heart foreverwhile.

I will never forget your love Dad. My heart is breaking and I miss you so much already. You have inspired me to write and I promise I will.

[Joe Gensle]

And write you just did... moving my own heart swell in empathy, and in envy for something you had that some of us never experienced. Keeping the promise will keep the both of you going :)

[Cath Barton]

I feel for you. Keep writing.

[Bonnie]

It's a wonderful tribute to your dad that it does hurt so much to lose him. Remembering the times you had together, remembering his touch, smile, look....are very precious things you have of him forever. You take care...time is a true healer.

[Teresa]

It doesn't end here, I promise. Keep talking to him.

[Jeanette Cheezum]

Beautiful tribute to your father. I'm sure you will keep your promise.

[S. May]

We knew it was coming. But it still hits hard. Especially when he just had a few really good days last weekend.
I went home to see him for 6 weeks but had to come back to the UK last month. I can't get back home now. I am literally waiting for Mom and siblings to call me from funeral home to talk about plans. The ocean between us is killing me. I thought I would come online to distract myself and write something - I can only bawl and howl for so long (well, one would think).
We all must go through this I know. I just never thought it would hurt so much.

[Stephen Torelli]

Sorry about your dad. Mine passed in 1966 and also feels like yesterday. Stay tough. Our thoughts are with you.