It has been 12 years now since I kissed your forehead and held your hand and whispered to you, you put up one hell of a fight and it's ok to go now and be with your mom and dad and all of your friends that went before you.  Everyone said the pain and suffering of losing a loved one would get easier with every passing day. I'm sorry, but I have to throw the bullshit flag on that one. It doesn't get any easier, you just learn to live with the pain and you cherish all of the great memories you have and know that someday in the future you will be together again. Until that day "Dad", you will be missed & loved everyday. Love "Artie" 

A great man, husband, father, grandfather, and my best friend.