It's  funny when you grow older how some peoples' wisdom changes.   Remembering the turbulent times when you were raising us kids alone.  The battles the bitterness.   Now I look back and see the knowledge, the love, devotion and commitlment you gave as a Father.  My life has changed in many ways because of all you gave for us.  I don't see the bad anymore I see the beauty of your wisdom, in my garden, in my mini projects around the house and in the way I am learning to love and let go of some deap scars.  I have to let things be what they are and only hope and pray that others will see the beautiful things in life instead of turning them into ugly. Toward the end of your life I saw how you wish your life had been different and you regeted some of the decisions you made. Know that your life did have meaning and that you did touch others in ways you will never know.  So many times in my life I have stopped and thought, my Dad used to do it this way or My Dad taught me that.   Forever Grateful for you in my life and for everything you did for me.   xoxoxoxoxoxo

Happy 105th Birthday Dad !!!!!!!!
I can't believe you have been gone 10 years this year.  I still miss you and love you so much.  With each passing year, although we had a lot of my teenage year problems, how much I learned from our past mistakes and hope that you have forgiven me as I have forgiven you.  Growing up and having to raise a child made me realize how much a parent loves their child and only wants the best for them.  I hope you and Brian are having some good Grandpa and Grandson time in Heaven. Take good care of one another.  All my love as always.   Your loving daughter      xoxoxo   Tina 

This was my memorial to my Dad at his Funeral Service on December 3, 2003.

Daddy I'm so happy that you are finally at peace and not suffering anymore.  Be happy knowing that all of us kids are here today.  Brought together not only by your passing but to also celebrate your life.
We have all been afected by your love and devotion.  To each of us you left behind some of your greatest qualities and knowledge.  I myself obtained your love of gardening.  I only wish I had your ability to grow the rose trees that you so dearly loved.  I remember being in awe whenever I picked up a power tool and actually knew how to use it, just from watching you over the years.  I always wanted to know how to build different things. 
Memories flood back to me of happy times with you bouncing me on your knee when I was a toddler, and singing " Yankee Doodle Dandy" or Ah Jung Doy.  The Top Hat lunch stops on your laundry delivery route.  Too bad they didn't have the crave case back then. 
You stood by me in my darkest moments.  I remember how you took care of us alone, when you could barely take care of yourself.  Working double shifts at GE to make ends meet.  I was too young to understand the pain you were in but you still pushed on to provide for us.  I may not have realized then, but I do now, how much you loved me.  You gave your all and did you best.  You will always be  "The Best of Dads"   I love  you Dad and I always will.  Your loving daugther.

Tina  xoxoxoxoxoxoxo