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Tribute to my dad....I miss him.
It’s hard to believe that my dad has been gone for 20 years. So many of my memories of him are as clear as if they happened yesterday. Let me tell you just a little bit about what a great man he was.
He was a quiet man, but when he did speak, what he said was either profoundly wise, hilariously funny or he wanted to talk about you.
He was extremely humble. He would graciously accept a compliment but would almost always try to give the credit to someone else.
He proudly served his country through several tours in Europe as well as all over this country. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Force, the 236th. And at the time of his honorable discharge, he had earned over 5 medals.
He was the king of puns. You couldn’t out “pun” him if you tried.
He was a fabulous cook. He would collect the best recipes from around the world and modify them to be even more spectacular than the original.
He had a great connection with nature and the outdoors, a love that both of my parents thankfully passed down to me. I grew up camping and hiking with my family and my dad’s unique observations of nature always fascinated me.
He loved to laugh and did so often though quietly. His sneeze however, could be heard through several zip codes.
He was the most forgiving man I’ve ever known and when he loved, he loved deeply and unconditionally.
I’m thankful that though the years I had with him seem relatively short, I have a lifetime of treasured memories and life-lessons that I hope to pass on to my son.
He was a quiet man, but when he did speak, what he said was either profoundly wise, hilariously funny or he wanted to talk about you.
He was extremely humble. He would graciously accept a compliment but would almost always try to give the credit to someone else.
He proudly served his country through several tours in Europe as well as all over this country. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Force, the 236th. And at the time of his honorable discharge, he had earned over 5 medals.
He was the king of puns. You couldn’t out “pun” him if you tried.
He was a fabulous cook. He would collect the best recipes from around the world and modify them to be even more spectacular than the original.
He had a great connection with nature and the outdoors, a love that both of my parents thankfully passed down to me. I grew up camping and hiking with my family and my dad’s unique observations of nature always fascinated me.
He loved to laugh and did so often though quietly. His sneeze however, could be heard through several zip codes.
He was the most forgiving man I’ve ever known and when he loved, he loved deeply and unconditionally.
I’m thankful that though the years I had with him seem relatively short, I have a lifetime of treasured memories and life-lessons that I hope to pass on to my son.
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Comment by Donna Vee on February 3, 2011 at 8:34pm
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I'm overwhelmed that so many of you would take the time to comment and say so many wonderful things about my dad, not to mention me. You are all wonderful people <gush>.
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Comment by Karen Morgan on February 3, 2011 at 11:12am
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Just Beautiful Donna, what a tribute to your Dad. I am sure he is very proud of you. Happy Valentines Day. :) Karen Morgan
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Comment by Carol and Banjo on February 2, 2011 at 8:53am
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Donna - He must have been a very special father to have such a lovely, kind and thoughtful daughter. Glad you shared this with us. My Dad's been gone for 12 years now....I miss him everyday.
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Comment by BG and Gavin on February 1, 2011 at 2:20pm
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Lovely tribute, well-deserved. Glad you have so many positive memories of your father.
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Comment by Sharon & Monty on February 1, 2011 at 2:16pm
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My gosh, you are the best of daughters. I luckily still have my dad, but today we buried my dads sister. Funny how I sometimes remind my tiny adult 24 year daughter, please try to keep certain folks in your endeavors, as busy as you think things are. UH HUH. Well today was a reminder that I have not kept certain folks in my endeavors for many years. The snowy, horrible day on the hill was not what I wanted to have to be reminded that sometimes we are simply too late. YOU will pass these traits onto others, especially your son. Wishing you a better day ahead.
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on February 1, 2011 at 1:44pm
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Thank you for sharing this tribute to your dad. What beautiful memories, he was clearly a very special person.
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Comment by Susan and Sasha on February 1, 2011 at 12:57pm
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What precious memories you have of your Dad, Donna.
He sounds like wonderful man...who was loved by many.
Thank you for sharing this with us...
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Comment by Rose on February 1, 2011 at 10:44am
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What a beautiful tribute to your dad! Thank you for sharing it.
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Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on February 1, 2011 at 8:11am
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Wonderful tribute - your dad sounds very special and actually, very similar to my father.
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Thank you all for your kind words. Even after re-reading my post, I don't think it even begins to scratch the surface of the kind of man he was. I'm sure it was my relationship with him that influenced my decision to marry my dear husband...He's very similar in personality. A real gentle giant.
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