Dear Dad,
This tribute has been along time coming from me. I couldn't bring myself to writing anything until now. I'm listening to Bob Dylan because you know how I love music and singing. Thank you for all the amazing music you introduced me to as a young girl.
Your the kind of person, Father, Husband, Friend that can't be described in a few paragraphs. To know you, is and was to love you. Thank you Dad for making me the person I am today. I hope as I get older you would agree I'm getting wiser. You have always been a kind and considerate shining example for me. You once told me that every person we come in contact with in this life isn't by chance. That it is predestined for a reason. Whether a good or bad encounter, I have to know this and be the best I can be.
I have so many good memories of growing up. You always worked hard and made time for us girls. You worked graveyard and without sleep would take me to go exercising. Only to have me call you in an hour ready to be picked up. You would always try to sit and talk to me about explaining things I would do wrong. You didn't want to "spank" us girls, you wanted to teach us. Thank you for that. You knew that most of the time it was enough punishment that I disappointed you. I'm still like that today. But I know, you know that as well.
I Love You Dad. I wish I could have found the words better when you were sick. I wish I could have seen you again before you went to Heaven. I wish I could have had just one more day. But I know God needed you more. I believe there is a Heaven because of you. I know there was a gate open and waiting for you. I'll continue to do the best I can in this life to insure that one day I will be right there with you!
They don't make them like you anymore Dad. But some men are close. Your a war hero whom protected us girls from the reality of Vietnam. Which I only learned more about in your passing. Your an outstanding Father to all eight of us. Thank you for putting all of our needs first your entire life. We're pretty good people because of you Dad. You know we all think about you with admiration and respect daily. We all realize how fortunate we are to have a Father like you!
I'm proud to be your daughter. Everyone who loves you, the many, each have a special bond with you. I will always be here for our family no matter what. You can count on me Dad because I know you would worry about all of us. We're going to be just fine. You are in my heart and mind always. Pretty often I see someone who looks like you or I will find a penny on the ground. Maybe your just say "Hi". I hope so.
I'll continue to do my best with my life without you here. I look forward to being with you again one day.
All My Love,
Kimberly