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My father passed away this past week and I hope no one minds that I post this letter here to share. He was a wonderful man and I miss him alot already.
The last year was very tough on you and the family, but through it all we became closer than we have ever been. I am glad we had those talks late at night about everything from Politics to Star Trek. I can remember feeling homesick the first year I moved away to join the Army, and one thing that I missed the most was sitting in front of the TV with you watching Star Trek or Kung fu, or one of your favorite westerns. You never did seem to like going out to dinner or movies, but you sure did enjoy watching the TV at night when everything settled down. I can remember the trips across country we made in old cars that were on their last leg, but somehow you coxed them into getting us from point A to point B. The best was the station wagon you bought for $200 that overheated somewhere in the mountains in Colorado. You pulled over to the side of the road lifted the hood, said “Damn!!” Then you shrugged your shoulders and started packing snow around the radiator. Well we got to the next town where you bought a hose and worked your magic. I am sorry you left us before you were ready; lord knows I was not ready for you to go. You and Mom always took in strays be they people or animal and I want to thank you for the kindness you passed along to me and the rest of us. We were never rich, but we did okay I think. I cannot remember missing a dinner or not being able to go out once in awhile. Your hard work is much appreciated. You have passed along a torch that is strong with love, courage and a vision to succeed. The flame is in good hands Dad, I promise to do my best to make you proud. Goodbye Father, you will missed so very much by all of us. Oh yeah save me a seat in front of the big screen I know they have up there in Heaven so we can catch up on the Star Trek episodes we have missed.
Love,
Dionne
To my Father
The last year was very tough on you and the family, but through it all we became closer than we have ever been. I am glad we had those talks late at night about everything from Politics to Star Trek. I can remember feeling homesick the first year I moved away to join the Army, and one thing that I missed the most was sitting in front of the TV with you watching Star Trek or Kung fu, or one of your favorite westerns. You never did seem to like going out to dinner or movies, but you sure did enjoy watching the TV at night when everything settled down. I can remember the trips across country we made in old cars that were on their last leg, but somehow you coxed them into getting us from point A to point B. The best was the station wagon you bought for $200 that overheated somewhere in the mountains in Colorado. You pulled over to the side of the road lifted the hood, said “Damn!!” Then you shrugged your shoulders and started packing snow around the radiator. Well we got to the next town where you bought a hose and worked your magic. I am sorry you left us before you were ready; lord knows I was not ready for you to go. You and Mom always took in strays be they people or animal and I want to thank you for the kindness you passed along to me and the rest of us. We were never rich, but we did okay I think. I cannot remember missing a dinner or not being able to go out once in awhile. Your hard work is much appreciated. You have passed along a torch that is strong with love, courage and a vision to succeed. The flame is in good hands Dad, I promise to do my best to make you proud. Goodbye Father, you will missed so very much by all of us. Oh yeah save me a seat in front of the big screen I know they have up there in Heaven so we can catch up on the Star Trek episodes we have missed.
Love,
Dionne
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