The other day we were watching a show about the fire departments in LA.  I often think about what your thoughts would be on this.  
There has been so much that has gone on that I wished you could have been a part of. I suppose we keep your memory alive when we mention something that you did, your laughter, your mischievous side. All of the time you spent with us all. You made everyone feel so special and loved.  What a wonderful gift to give so many!
Miss you dad! How I wish you could be here in Nova Scotia, visit the places that I love so much.

It’s now going on 19 years since I lost my one and only.  A day never goes by that he doesn’t come to mind.  My memories are still so very emotional, I will never quite grieving for my loss.  My girls and grandchildren were extremely important to their dad and pop, and his loss if felt everyday. 2 of the youngest never had the privilege of even knowing their pop, which is sad as  they will never know how he would have loved them unconditionally.  Such a loss, I try to tell them about his life etc so they will have some idea of what a wonderful person he was.  He would be 80 this year, a milestone, if only