Dad was a kind compassionate person that believed in the goodness of people. He always tried to help everyone he came across offering spiritual, psychological and financial help according to his means. He was the light of every party, occasion or celebration; you would see him going around making sure everyone is catered for, and comfortable. A simple down to earth person, honest to the core and never sought to gain more than he could achieve
I remember growing up I was becoming a little wild and once I did something really stupid I knew he was going to be very angry. Instead he took me in his car just the two of us, he was calm and talked to me but what shaped me a little and would always remain with me was a song he played for me in his car, "my son you are close to my heart, I called you and set you apart that you may show the world my kindness, my gentleness, my righteousness, my holiness that people may know I am alive", from then on I saw my dad in a different light. I understood who he was, what he was, what he stood for. Since that day we had a type of bond I never could fathom, he didn't need to tell me what he needed and felt I just knew, and I believe he knew what I felt. I know that dad I might never be the man you were but I would light a candle for you and keep on striving to keep the light in you burning till we meet again.
I love and will miss you dad