Dad, cannot believe it's been eight years since you left. We still talk about you almost daily. The kids, especially Sophia, love sharing memories of what you guys use to do together. She still thinks she was your favorite. This year we took you to Siesta Key with us. Alyssa and I left some of you behind to enjoy the beautiful beach. Sophia and I made your famous beef jerky. It tastes almost exactly the same. We miss you so much! And hope you are watching over us. We love you!

It's hard to believe it has been six years since I heard your voice or felt you arms around me! It still makes me mad, yet I forgive you as you are missing out on so much. We have added 2 grandchildren, did you know that? Jaclyn was adopted by Steve and Vanessa a couple years ago. Melissa and Brandon had a little boy, Giovanni, named for some of your ancestors. I think you had something to do with picking out his soul, because it shows. The rest of the kids are growing up fast, and are very smart, and cute. I miss you a lot! I will always love you!

Dad...it has been 5 years since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. There have been so many life moments that I wish we could have celebrated. I miss you and love you so much. Happy Angelversary Dad! 

Words cannot express how much you are missed dad! We love you and think about you daily.