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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one,

John W. "Jack" Tedder III, 72, born on June 28, 1940 and passed away on February 12, 2013.

Strange,

isn't it?

Each man's life

touches so many

other lives

When he isn't around

he leaves an

awful hole,

doesn't he?

...

 It's Been A Wonderful Life!

February 12
February 12
Dear Daddy...I can't describe the emptiness I feel for you, and my heart is in pain.
Even though 11 years have already passed by, today felt like we were losing you all over again. You being taken from us like that was the worst heartache we had ever endured. Wendy has been helping me through out the day as she is dealing with her own pain. I know you are so proud of her!
I get comfort when I picture the you and Mommy together again, and dancing in each others arms. Like Wendy said to me, today you are dancing to "Girls just wanna have fun!" Haha! :)
I love and miss you so much my precious Daddy! You are the best Daddy in the world. I love you so much. And please give Mommy a big hug and kiss for me! xoxo
Love,
Tracey
P.S. Did you take the balloon for you and Mommy to enjoy in heaven? Wendy and I think you did. :) I love you
February 12
Daddy I can’t believe it’s been 11 years
The hardest 11 years I could not ever imagine this torment. Today is such a horrific memory. We lost so very much when you left this world. You were everything. I miss you every second of everyday, Daddy. The pain of the grief is so beyond words. I pray you are with me, guiding our lives. I will never know such a pure beautiful man like you were to me Daddy. The four of us were so lucky and I realize more and more everyday how much I had because so much is gone. I miss you and love you forever Daddyxo
P.s. Heehaw from the kids
June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023
Happy Birthday to my Hero… I love you so much Daddy… and I miss you as much. Life is so hard without you, and Mommy. I know she’s spoiling you on your “birthday week”
Kisses from me + Sissy to you guys
I love you + happy birthday Daddy xo
February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Daddy, I woke up this morning with this terrible pain in my heart. I can't believe it has been 10 years since our world fell apart. I miss YOU and Mommy everyday, but today is the worst knowing we don't have you here with us!
I am so sad, but I know you and Mommy are together in heaven enjoying yourselves far beyond anything we could imagine.
I love you sooooo much Daddy!! xoxoxo
P.S. Daddy...please give Mommy a big hug and kiss for me! I love you guys. :( xo
February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Daddy it’s been 10 years
I wonder how I’ve managed to survive without you… and now mommy
I pray everyday that you are still with me. I need you, I love you. I hope you are dancing in heaven with mommy… we miss you beyond words. Love you forever my hero, my Daddy xo
November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022
I realized today that you and mommy are together, Daddy, and I can share my thoughts with both of you here. I miss you both so much. I pray you’re with me bc I need you now more than ever. Every holiday gets harder bc I don’t want to forget all that you gave to us with love + memories. But at the same time, I fear I’m not helping create memories for our kids to hold like you did. Trying to figure things out but it feels impossible without you both
You were the glue to my life. Mommy especially and I know you feel that too Daddy. I pray you can guide me bc I need you more than ever. Please stay with me
I love you bigger than the whole entire galaxy as the kids would say. :)
Heehaw you guys!! Xo
June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022
Happy Birthday Daddy!
I love and miss you so much. I can't believe this was your first Birthday with Mummy not here for it. I miss you so much Mummy, and love you. I know you are both celebrating Daddy's birthday, and having so much fun.
But I am so sad to not have you here.
I love you both soooooo much! xoxoxo
Love Tracey
June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022
I love and miss you so very much Daddy
I’m crying as I type these words… I never thought in a million years you’d be with Mummy on your birthday this year. I know I should be happy for you, but as happy as you must be to be reunited… I know you can imagine the agony of her not being here. Daddy I miss Mummy so much I know you understand. I had no idea she was the glue keeping me together and I’ve lost so much when I lost Mummy
I know she’s babying you for your birthday week and I hope you can hug her tight and have her hug you for us
The pain is unbearable without you both. Truly unimaginable grief but where there is pain there is love and there is SO MUCH LOVE!!!
Love you Mummy + Daddy! Happy birthday in Heaven Daddy love you forever
February 13, 2022
February 13, 2022
Daddy, I miss you and Love you so much! Reading what Wendy wrote brings me so much comfort. I don't know what I would do with out her. You and Mummy gave us a life full of love and beautiful memories. We will always have that thanks to you. Thank you Daddy, and Mummy for everything you have done for us, I love you both so much. God bless you! xo
Love,
Tracey
February 12, 2022
February 12, 2022
Daddy I woke up so helpless today thinking how very much we’ve lost since the last time I left you a note here. Daddy, We lost Mummy… our hearts are so shattered but I keep thinking how her heart and your heart are now full and that has to be the best way we can get through life knowing you and Mummy are back together, dancing, playing Wii bowling and eating delicious foods and drinking wine and White Russians.
I was reminding Tracey this morning to think of the wonderful memories you’ve given us, like when you’d pretend to be a monster and how we’d scream!!! And when you’d give us rides on your back how fun that was!!!
We love you and miss you so very much. I pray you know how much you’ve always meant to me and you will always live so much in my heart forever
June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021
Happy Birthday Daddy
Not a moment goes by that I don’t think of you and miss you terribly. I was saying to Mummy yesterday, that it feels like life hasn’t been in vivid color since you have been gone. Life seems blurry now
But on your birthday, I hope you are in Heaven celebrating the beautiful person you are with Grammy and Grammy and Johnny and everyone we miss.
I love you forever, Daddy
February 13, 2021
February 13, 2021
Aww Sissy, I just saw the message you left Daddy, and it is beautiful! I know how proud he is of you, and Aliviah, and Bo! 
Xoxo Love you Sissy!

Daddy I miss you so much, and wish you were here.... and like Wendy said Mommy really needs you. I know you are watching over her. Your the best!
I love you so much Daddy! xoxoxo
Tracey

P.s. Thank you Daddy for you Mom, and God giving me the best Sissy in the world! xo I love you all so much!
February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
Missing you so very much today, Daddy. The void that has been left here without you is just so deep. I see pieces of you in Bo and I am so very thankful for that!! I wish you could see the kids and how much they’ve grown... they miss their Poppy so much. I love you forever Daddy xo
P.s. mummy misses you immensely... Sissy and I are trying to take care of her, but please watch over her, she needs you, Daddy
June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020
Happy Birthday Daddy!!
I really enjoyed celebrating your birthday with Wendy, and Mom. I miss you so much.
I love you Daddy! Xoxo
Love,
Tracey
June 28, 2020
June 28, 2020
Happy Birthday to the most wonderful father a girl could ever ask for
I love you and miss you beyond words... I hope you were with us today when me Mum and Sissy we’re visiting you
It never gets easier, but I truly believe you aren’t missing a thing and are watching over us all✨...
Happy Birthday and I love you forever Daddy ✨
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
Daddy,
I miss you so much, and wish you were here. We need you., Mom needs you, but I know you are watching over her and helping her get through this difficult time. I love you Daddy! xoxoxo

Love,
Tracey
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
p.s. Bobby and I are talking about one of the best things about you. Something Bobby says he learned so much from you... How you never let a person leave a room without feeling better about themselves. It was a gift you had and spread to others. I miss it so much. Bobby said he thinks of you all the time and the influence you had on his life to spread good...He said you were such a huge part of him growing and knowing how he wanted to be because you were such a positive role model for him. We love you!!!! xo
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
I love you and miss you so very much, Daddy
This world is much less bright without you in it... life has been beyond hard with Mummy going through such a terrible illness. I pray you are watching over here. I see signs of you in my life often... everytime I get an over the top compliment...I know it's you! I love you forever, Daddy xo
June 28, 2019
June 28, 2019
Happy Birthday Daddy! I am missing you so much. 
I love you so much Daddy!
Happy Birthday!!
Love Tracey xoxox
February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019
HI Daddy!
Today is a hard day as it is your 6th year anniversary!
As I go through my day, all kinds of memories come over me, boy do I miss you. I try to keep it together, and think of you watching over us...especially Bobby, Wendy, Aliviah, and Bo. I wish you were here, but it brings me comfort knowing you are helping Bobby, And looking out for Wendy and the kids!
I love you Daddy!
Love, Tracey
February 12, 2019
February 12, 2019
Love you, Daddy... I can’t believe it’s been 6 years. Breaks my heart not to have you here...for so many reasons. Bobby and I need you and I know you are watching over him and the kids too. I felt a sign from you today... that you’re still making sure to take care of me knowing I need it, especially now. Life is hard lately, and much harder without you. I feel in my heart that you saved Bobby in January... and I pray you are with us through everything. But today... I miss you so very much it hurts. I love you forever Daddy xo
January 11, 2019
January 11, 2019
Hi Daddy,
I just wanted to tell you how much I love you, and thank you for helping Bobby. I know you had a hand in that, and it means the world to all of us. We love him!
P.s. You must be so proud of Wendy! XOXOXOXo
December 11, 2018
December 11, 2018
Hi Daddy-
I'm thinking of you every second... I wanted to let you know that your little BoBo is going to Florida to compete in the National Elite Football tournament, representing on his Massachusetts Elite team. I can't believe you're not here to watch all of this. It breaks my heart beyond belief. Watching him chase this dream is so breathtaking, but it's not the same without you to cheer him on. I just know in my heart you are his biggest fan and that you two would be best of buds. I just know this. I love you and I hope you are watching every second, because YOU are who would be enjoying BoBo's success the most!!! I love you so much Daddy xo We all do!! xo
December 11, 2018
December 11, 2018
Hi Daddy-
I wanted to tell you that your Aliviah made Field Hockey Captain as a freshman and is in high school!! I can't believe all of this is happening so quickly and I just wish you were here to watch them grow with me. I love you, Daddy xo
June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
Happy birthday poppy I love you so much. This is your day to shine so do what ever makes you happy.
Happy birthday poppy
Love you
June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
Happy Birthday to the best Daddy in the world!!!
I hope you are celebrating your Birthday with Johnny, Grammy, Grampy, and everyone. My heart hurts that your not here with us, but I know you are so happy in Heaven.
I look forward to our heavenly reunion Daddy! I love you so much!!!!
Love, Tracey xoxoxo
June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
Happy Birthday Daddy... I wish so badly you were here with us to celebrate. Life has been so difficult without you. It only seems to get harder. I miss you beyond. Me and the kids will go meet Tracey and Mummy for dinner to celebrate your birthday. Mom will have your picture with her :) wish you could be with us. I love you so very much Daddy!! Xo
February 22, 2018
February 22, 2018
Daddy!!!
Tracey sent me a link last night!! It was a link to a bunch of videos on YouTube of your band!
I spent hours looking and one of your songs has almost 20K views and
Comments on how cool the drums are! It was a thrill to see!
I now have a place to go to hear your voice anytime!!!
I will probably listen to your songs before bed every night now!
I feel like your YouTube famous!!
I had the chills all night! 
You are on doowop lists as best doowop songs
Of all time!! And on peoples playlists!
I’m in shock!!!
I wish I could call and tell you so badly!
I know you’d be soooo thrilled!!
I love you Daddy and I can’t wait to look
For more!! I went to bed with tears but a big smile
Knowing I can listen to you anytime I want!!
Xo I love you Daddy!!!
February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
Hi Daddy,

I can't tell you how much I miss you. It is so painful to not have you here with us. I love you so much, and look forward to seeing you again Daddy.

You are the best father in the whole world!!
Love, Tracey
February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
Daddy...
Today is so hard...reliving the worst day of my entire life. Seems like a nightmare that won't go away. I will never forget the torture...losing my favorite person on this earth. It will never be ok, I will never understand life in this way... I still needed you here with me. To laugh with, to share pictures with, to watch the kids grow. I have such a hard time thinking of all that my kids and the world misses out on with your void. You will always be my hero....I feel so blessed to have had you as my Daddy. I am the luckiest girl in the world for having that...I wish I could have had you here forever...and ever....
I love you more than words and I'll love you forever, Daddy xo xo xo
February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018
Hi Daddy-
This is the worst time of year for me...for us all. It's honestly unimaginable that it's been 5 years. Feels like 5 months in some ways just because I can't imagine I've gone on and lived for 5 years without you. How am I still standing? Breathing? No one ever could have told me that the loss of my perfect father would never ever go away. I can't bear to even think of things sometimes because if I do...I fear I'll stop breathing. I miss you so much...life is very hard. The kids are getting so big, Daddy. Bo is so tall, so is Aliviah - they are both taller than me. In my heart, I know you are watching them so I know you already know this. How I wish more than anything that Bo could be watching the Patriots, Celtics and Red Sox by your side on the couch. It's painful to think of all he is missing in his Poppy. And Aliviah to see you show her a man can be a hero in such a gentle quiet honorable way. I pray that somehow they remember all they can about you as they grow. I pray Bo has a piece of you inside him, I feel like I see that more and more. He's so good to me and I know that's part of you. I miss you so much and I love you more than anything. xo
December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017
Hi Daddy... this is such a hard time of year. I miss you terribly! I love and miss everything so much more at Christmas. Such a void in my heart without you...I watched our movie White Christmas this weekend! I love you!! Xo
October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017
Hi Daddy- I miss your voice...I just wanted to drop in and let you know we all miss you terribly. Bo just made the Mass Elite team for Football! Aliviah scored 3 goals at her field hockey game yesterday!! And she's trying out for a nationals field hockey indoor team right now. I wish with all my heart you could sit with me and see them grow and just be their best friends, because I know in my heart you would be so close to them. Aliviah would be so adoring of you and I know in my heart Bobo would be your best little buddy. He is so much like you, Daddy. It makes me feel like there's a piece of you in him. He has your sense of style. His outfits and his socks are always on point :) ... We miss you and I love you more than you'll ever know. Hugs and kisses to the best Daddy in the world. Love you xo
October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017
Hi Daddy, I love you, and miss you so much!
Love, Tracey xo
August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017
I just miss you Daddy...SO much. It's hard for me to think of you and look at your picture without crying and being so angry I don't have you here by my side... but I love you and I hope you are watching the kids grow. They miss you so much...I know Bo would be your very best friend and that breaks my heart to pieces. You are two peas in a pod. I love you, Daddy...forever xo
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
Hi Daddy-

We watched Friday Night Lights last night... I remember how much you loved this show... I only wish I watched it when you watched it at the time, so we could share how amazing it is!! It's hard watching it knowing I can't call you and get your reaction because you watched it years ago...i know you'd get a kick out of us watching it now because you'd get to relive it! I remember you trying to get me to watch it back then!! If only I had... I love you and I think of you the whole time we are watching it... xo
June 28, 2017
June 28, 2017
Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you! Your the BEST Father in the whole world.
I hope you are doing all the things you love! We will see you later! Hugs and kisses to you Daddy, I miss you so much!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Love Tracey
June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy in the world! I love you so much and miss you more...it's not easy and it never will be. I'm thankful to have been so lucky to have you as my Daddy...I just wish I had more time with you and I will never stop missing you every moment. It's hard to go through day's like Father's Day and know I can't hug you. I hope you know how much I love and miss you. You are everything! I hope you realize the amazing, perfect father you were to me my whole life. I love you forever, Daddy xo
May 2, 2017
Hi Daddy-
I miss you so much...Thought of you and almost started crying in the car today with Bo. We were waiting at car drop off and he was asking if my new car (daddy, I got a new car!!!) played movies and I happened to have already put in a DVD the other day for Bo... It's the Bearded Brothers - The Red Sox 2013 season and the world series win. I'll never forget it because I remember feeling as though you did that - you made sure they won that season. I always felt you had some play in that...I also had such a hard time not being able to call you after that win. Those were the thoughts that ran through my head as the dvd played...I wonder if I'll ever not think of you with everything like that. It makes each day very very hard. I hope you are with me and you know I love you and miss you so very much ... it's so hard without you, Daddy. I love you forever...and ever xo
March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017
Thought of you all last week... It was Aliviah's 13th birthday. You and Mom got her a beautiful bike. I know you were the one who directed me to the PERFECT bike after all this time Aliviah's waiting for one!! The fact that it even said "Liv" on it as the name brand and it was light turquoise...such signs!! I think of all that the kids are missing with you. The things they would be learning and loving about you. How they would appreciate the sweet, caring loving Poppy you are. They'd never know anyone like you with your compliments and enthusiasm in their life...I know it would make their world. I hate that they will miss out on that in life. It is painful to think of. But I know you will find a way to instill your heart and soul in them. I miss you everyday, Daddy. Love you forever and always xo
February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Hi Daddy-
It never gets easier... Yesterday was just so awful. I did my best not to relive anything...much too painful and full of torture. I had a moment where I remembered you making me laugh, for what I had no idea was the very last time. I will cherish that moment and you for as long as I live. For the amount of love I have for you, I have pain. It's been so hard, but I'm trying to live to make you proud. I love you and miss you more than words could ever express, Daddy. xo
January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017
Hi Daddy-
In hearing about Mary Tyler Moore's passing, it reminded me of a song that whenever I hear it, reminds me of you. It's the song from the MTM show, but the version from Joan Jett. "Love Is All Around"... I have it on my playlist and when I hear it, it gives me a boost. I feel like this song puts into words just how you believed in me and how you and Mommy were always ALWAYS my biggest cheerleader. This is our song for me. I feel like it sums up my life and my parents. I feel like I hear this and I'm refreshed and confidence rises because I know you have always felt this way about me and have always instilled the words in the song in me. I'm grateful to hear a song like this and feel so happy and blessed that I feel like you want me to listen carefully...as though the words are from you. I'm so lucky and I love you, Daddy!!! xo

Lyrics: Love Is All Around

Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day
and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?

Well it's you, girl, and you should know it
with each glance and every little movement you show it

Love is all around no need to fake it
You can have the town, why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all

How will you make it on your own?
This world is awfully big, and girl, this time you're all alone
But it's time you started living
It's time you let someone else do some giving

Love is all around no need to fake it
You can have the town, why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all

You're the one most likely to succeed
Just be sure to keep your head, 'cause girl, you know that's all you need
Everyone around adores you
Don't give up, the world is waiting for you

Love is all around no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all

Who can turn the world on with her smile?
And suddenly make it all seem worthwhile
Well it's you, girl, and you should know it
with each glance and every little movement you show it

Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have the town, why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all
You're gonna make it after all
December 27, 2016
December 27, 2016
Miss you so much right now. Life is way too hard without you, I wish I could have you to talk to and get advice on so many things. Mostly, I wish you were here to protect and shield me from all the things you did when you were here... I can not believe the void I have in my life. I love you and pray that you are watching over me, Daddy. Love you so much xo
December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016
Hi Daddy!!
Bo and Bobby won the New England Championship for football!! Not having you with me was very hard... but I know you were watching over Bo. He had 3 touchdowns! The score was 19-6... I know he had you watching over him and enjoying every moment, I just know you would never miss it. I pray you know how much we miss and love you. It wasn't the same not being able to call you or hear you yelling for him and video'ing his game! These are the moments that are hardest...I know I have to be happy for Bo, but I am so sad to not share this with you. It's been hard trying to learn to balance these feelings. I miss and love you every second of everyday. Love you, Daddy!! xo
November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016
Hi Daddy... it's me. Wanted to let you know that Bo wears purple socks to every football game. While most wear pink for breast cancer awareness... your BoBo wears purple. He told me he wears Purple for Poppy. He loves you and misses you so much, I'm so thankful he remembers you vividly. I pray he always does. He is a piece of you, Daddy. I wish so badly you could be with me this Friday to watch him in the New England Championship game. It breaks my heart to not have you with me and to share in this with him. You would be his biggest fan. You are two peas in a pod. I can just imagine the joy you'd have laying on the couch with Bo watching sports. You'd be in your glory. I love and miss you so very much, Daddy... xo
November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016
Hi Daddy... just wanted to come here and hear your voice. I miss you so much. I love you, Daddy... xo
November 9, 2016
November 9, 2016
Daddy!!! DADDY!!!! Oh my gosh!! Votes in heaven counted last night. I will believe that for the rest of my life... I know you were with me, I felt it. It's been a very very long time since I've felt happiness. This election outcome brought me such happiness. Our votes counted today, Daddy. You'd be so proud to be an American today. I know it. It made up for 4 years ago and the Romney devastation. I miss you so much! I wanted to call you last night or morning at 2:40. I wanted to so badly. I miss you and my heart aches. I'm thankful I feel that you are beside me every moment I need you. I love you so much, Daddy!! Love you forever, every second of everyday - I miss you and Love you!!! xo
November 9, 2016
November 9, 2016
Daddy.... I'm thinking of you and my stomach is in knots over the election tonight!!! I know in my heart you are with me tonight. 4 years ago we were devasted beyond... I am praying tonight the same is not in store. Praying that votes from Heaven count tonight... I love you, Daddy. Mommy is so alone through this without you. I hope she can feel your arms around her... I love you, Daddy!!! SOOOO MUCH!! Xo
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February 12
February 12
Dear Daddy...I can't describe the emptiness I feel for you, and my heart is in pain.
Even though 11 years have already passed by, today felt like we were losing you all over again. You being taken from us like that was the worst heartache we had ever endured. Wendy has been helping me through out the day as she is dealing with her own pain. I know you are so proud of her!
I get comfort when I picture the you and Mommy together again, and dancing in each others arms. Like Wendy said to me, today you are dancing to "Girls just wanna have fun!" Haha! :)
I love and miss you so much my precious Daddy! You are the best Daddy in the world. I love you so much. And please give Mommy a big hug and kiss for me! xoxo
Love,
Tracey
P.S. Did you take the balloon for you and Mommy to enjoy in heaven? Wendy and I think you did. :) I love you
February 12
Daddy I can’t believe it’s been 11 years
The hardest 11 years I could not ever imagine this torment. Today is such a horrific memory. We lost so very much when you left this world. You were everything. I miss you every second of everyday, Daddy. The pain of the grief is so beyond words. I pray you are with me, guiding our lives. I will never know such a pure beautiful man like you were to me Daddy. The four of us were so lucky and I realize more and more everyday how much I had because so much is gone. I miss you and love you forever Daddyxo
P.s. Heehaw from the kids
June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023
Happy Birthday to my Hero… I love you so much Daddy… and I miss you as much. Life is so hard without you, and Mommy. I know she’s spoiling you on your “birthday week”
Kisses from me + Sissy to you guys
I love you + happy birthday Daddy xo
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Daddy.... I know you are with me and you already saw this. But incase you want to keep watching it, I wanted to post this to your page, so I can feel like we are watching it together anytime we want. Not having you with me to watch Bo play football (and baseball) is heartbreaking. I feel like I go home every Sunday with a broken heart and a void because I know how much you would love to watch him. He would be bringing you so much joy.  You would have gone absolutely NUTS when he made this move, I just know it!! I love you and I know you are watching him (and Aliviah) every step of the way.  xo

The Purple Heart

February 12, 2016

On March 3, 2004, I received what would become the most precious "material" gift I will ever possess.  Just a day before on March 2, 2004, I gave birth to my daughter, Aliviah... it was, like any birth, a very difficult one. Over 30 hours of 1st stage labor and some complications.  I look back on how my parents must have dealt with their baby having a baby!! So crazy!! My parents never left the waiting room. 

The next day... my parents were there bright and early to be with me... My dad walked over to my bedside...  He leaned over to me and whispered into my ear, "After what you just went through, you earned the Purple Heart".  He handed me a small black box... Inside was the most beautiful Purple Heart pendant.  It was the first gift he ever gave to my Mom when they were dating. 

I will never forgot that moment... To know that a man in my life was so caring that he took the time to think of what I had been through and give me such a gift. It wasn't about how beautiful the Purple Heart was (although it is beautiful) it was the sentiment behind what the Purple Heart represents...  It represents the respect, love and admiration that my Dad showed my Mom his whole life... and us, his daughters.  He never let a moment go by without expressing in his gentle and sincere way - just what we all mean to him.  Never lacking of compliments and sweet words... My Dad is a man I feel so lucky to have had as my guide to find my husband.  The Purple Heart will forever mean the world to me, just as my Dad will always be my world...  The gift of being able to share a small story like this of my Dad speaks volumes of what type of man my Daddy is. 

Daddy... I am so thankful I earned the Purple Heart from you on that day. You give me so many reasons to think you are just the most amazing human being I've ever known.  I thank God for everything you have instilled in me. 

The "Purple Heart" turns 47 years old on Sunday. My parents had their first date in February of 1969, and the Purple Heart pendant was a first gift from my Dad to my Mom on Valentine's Day.  I will cherish this Purple Heart for all of my life.

I love you, Daddy... You are my hero, my everything  xo

 

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