Dad, wherever you are now… I just want you to know that regardless of how much we have fought, argued and misunderstood each other, you still end up being right. 

That is what my heart always knows…

I miss you Dad, Happy Birthday!

 I Thought of You Today

I thought of you today,
but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.

I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
all I have are memories
and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake,
from which I'll never part
God Has you in His arms,
I have you in my heart.

I miss you so much Dad,
I wish we could talk again.

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It is now Christmas Day 2016 Dad;

Missing you more each year and Holiday that come and goes.

I talk about the times you and us had whenever I call and talk to Sammy, Buddy and Billy and we just reminisce a bit.  It is so hard to keep in touch with most all of them anymore.

Love ya' Dad, God Bless and Hug all the Family for me.

Your loving son, Paul
 

I can remember walking through the fence into a yard filled with puppies running and jumping all around, and would run and play with all of them. It felt so good to hold them and have them lick you like crazy. Some of the best and most exciting things happend when I would visit.

PaPaw but most of all it was great to feel the love we shared. I will always remember these special moments.

Hearing the ways of a miner's life,
In words they never say. 
I sail my memories of home, 
Like boats across the Seine.
And watch my father's eyes
Watching the setting sun
Set in my father's eyes again.


https://youtu.be/vkb9T2Ll8-Q

 

Today,October 29, 2016 marks the 27th anniversary of my daddy's passing. My wife and I went to the Biloxi National Cemetery located in the great state of Mississippi, between Biloxi  Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.  Every time I go I'm struck by the beauty of this place. The Biloxi Veterans Hospital is one of the largest veteran's hospital's in the United  States.   It houses our military  personnel from Keesler Air Force base.  It has  been home  to many  of our retired military  personnel as well.  It's nestled  on the back bay of Biloxi, MS.  At last count, during a Veteran's  Day ceremony, the Kessler base commander stated that there were in excess of 8,000 military buried here from all branches of the military.  Daddy, as I sit here I remember you telling me that  one day you'll see a black President and he will be of foreign  descent. He will  try  to overthrow the United States and there will  be great turmoil brought on the people of the United States. Wow, you were right!  Well, all we can do is to put it in God's  hands.  I hope it all works out. Deborah and I  have enjoyed this day visiting  with  you at the grave sight.  I'll be up to visit again on Veteran's  Day.  We love  and miss you dearly. Love, your son and daughter  in law Tom and Deborah  Williams.  Your  granddaughter LeAnn Elizabeth  Williams is up in Jackson, MS at school working on her Master's degree.  She sends her love too.  P.S.  Missing our fishing, hunting, and just hanging out this time of year with each other.  Love you daddy.  Your son, Tom.

I dont remember much about him but he is missed and loved.

Some of the BEST memories ever is WHEN you held my son (Ryan Grant Williams) in your arms and we walked on the property where you lived in Waveland/Bay St. Louis, MS.  Through your eyes I saw the love and caring you had for FAMILY. 

We may not have always agreed on "STUFF"; however, I loved you for loving my son Ryan and allowing him to feel what the love of a GrandPa felt like.

I hope one day that Ryan will be able to pass that same love to others.

Rest in peace Dad.  I love ya and miss ya.  

Sammy Grant Williams 
Watch video below to feel the LOVE! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4a-_2kybWI 

Well Dad, here we are at year number 27 of the day that you had to leave and go home to your Heavenly Father.  You are so missed.

For many years now I look back over each and every one of them; I find myself almost envious of special moments that I observe others my age around me enjoying time with their Dads, and most times I realized that "We" were not able to share some of those that I observed, but wish that we had as they would have been so special.

I realize that circumstances in both our lives interrupt certain phases of life as we grow, but that too is also part of life - "It just happens."  But, rest assured that I Did and still Do cherish each and every moment spent with you on each one of my travels between Duty Stations, and other times we were able to be together during both our travels through this world.

God has blessed you as you sit beside him in his loving care; but he is still blessing me with enough of my faculties left to remember you and our special times that we were able to share between a Father and his Son.

Love you Dad - Save me a seat.

 

This has to be one of the BEST commercials EVER produced.

Although it is a German Company - Edeka, AND made for Christmas, it is very well done; not to mention the intended content, which leaves no room for the imagination and certainly made my eyes leak quite a bit.

I was actually able to place myself as one of this Father's children - many times longing to be home with family, but stuck overseas at some duty sation.

Love and miss you Dad - Wish you were still here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4a-_2kybWI

God Bless,

PS... an FYI;

Recorded in various spellings including William, Williams, and Williamson, this is a surname which can be of English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh origins. Wherever found it is ultimately Germanic, and was introduced into England and Scotland around the time of the Norman Conquest of 1066.

So, Dad's last name is Germanic originally, therefore this German Commercial fits him to a tee.
 

Well Dad, just whiling away the rest of the year, and I always end up facing this part of it; Christmas time.  Lord knows I miss you so.

Just wanted to stop for a short visit to remember you for the Christmas Season - sure do have a lot of the memories of the Parkhill Projects flooding in on me. Really some strong images; Scary.

Dad, You know I love and miss you terribly; most didn't know that I stop to visit with you so many times as I was on orders from one coast to the other; some real special times for me.

Love ya Dad, I'll visit again soon,
 

NOTE: 

I'm cross posting this to both Dad and Mom's Memorials -
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To my Family as a whole;

I know that the hurt is tremendous for us all, but the Good Lord will provide the strength we will need to get each of us through the loss of Mom and Dad in time, so please trust in him, always.

To each of my Brothers and Sister; I could feel each one of your hurts that day at the Funeral Home, and I know what that hurt can do; as we all know, it is a part of life that we all will face when we meet our own Lord and Savior, just as Mom and Dad before us; but we must always keep the memories of our lost loved ones inside in a place that we can revisit anytime that you need to remember them.  Please, let's all keep our Mom and Dad's memory alive by keeping them in your heart and mind.  You will know that they are both still there.

Please remember the following short piece that I borrow from a very close and dear friend; she shared this about our Mother to me, when Mom passed last year; and although she meet Mom only once, she spoke to her several times, even as late as when she was at the Nursing Home in Leitchfield; however, she never had the opportunity to meet Dad, but I feel that what she said to me fits both Mom and Dad.

"I know it hurts, but you are strong and you get to keep all those good memories; the ones that no one else took the time to talk about or listen to.

They are in your heart.  They will whisper in your ear.  They will brush your cheek; and they would tell you not to be too sad.”

It is difficult let them go; but they are still with each one of us; only on another plane.

We will always be their Children, and they will always love us - each and every one.

Love to you all - God Bless us, as he has Mom and Dad.
 

For my Father - 

Bill Williams of Pike County, McCarr, KY

I miss you Dad; so much -  

You held my hand
When I was small
You caught me when I fell
You’re the hero of my childhood
And my later years as well

And every time I think of you
My heart still fills with pride
Though I’ll always miss you Dad
I know you're by my side

In laughter and in sorrow
In sunshine and through the rain
I know you're watching over me
Until we meet again

--Author Unknown
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Dad,

I have always loved you; but since the Lord called you home, I've missed you so much.

God Bless you.

PS... I'll be adding some music along the way - Hope you enjoy.