My dad loved bikes......motorbikes, bicycles, of any kind.  he kept his trouser clips from when he was very young cycling around london.  Over the years, my kids went through several different bicycles of various sizes, qualities, and no matter the issue, he found a way to fix it.  To the point of making parts on his machine at work for them.  

As mechanically inclined he was, I was always the opposite.  He loved to fix things and find a way to salvage them.  

I will always remember his intense concentration on the items he held in his capable hands.   

Love you dad,

Always 

My dad was everything to me.  Just to see him round the corner brought a smile that I couldn't hide.  He would ask me how the kids were and greet them with the biggest/strongest hugs and lots of kisses.  He truly loved to be with us and to hear all the stories of the day.  He was the most caring, genuine, sweet, kind, loving man I will ever know.  I'm so glad my kids had the best grandad ever.  Spencer and Alex will forever have wonderful memories of my dad helping them with the simplest of things to learning how to drive.  He has taught me so much about love and patience and how to be in the moment and enjoy the company of others around me, but most importantly forgiveness.  He has guided me with steady hand and grace thoughout my life and the lives of my children.  Taught me that family is the ONLY thing that matters, not through words, but his actions.  As long as I've known him, he has been loved by all who have met or known him.  I'm not sure how I will carry on without my dad, but I do know that I have a mother and children who need me to be strong and carry on his memory and deeds.  I'm not sure I could ever live up to his legacy, but from this day forward, I am going to do everything I can to honor him in that way.  I will NEVER let your memory fade dad.  I love you so much and I'm in so much pain, but I'm so lucky to have had you in my life and need to carry your torch forward.