Our daddy is our hero.
From our earliest memories, we recall his overwhelming, and unconditional love. He lived to provide for his three girls, and every single day we felt that we were truly the center of his universe. The close connection we share is something we will treasure, and carry on with us forever. Our father was an integral component in shaping us into who we are today. However, he not only found quality time for his family, but made an effort to touch other lives around him as well. He had a great sense of humor, and loved to make people laugh. His silly faces, and sweet singing voice never failed to lighten the mood. Whether he was giving a big hug, a bright smile, casting a wave, lending a hand, listening, teaching, or volunteering his time, he always found authentic joy in doing so. Our father never expected anything in return, simply giving his time to others was what gave him true happiness. He was genuinely selfless in his thoughts and actions.
We are sure that most everyone who knew him, experienced his sense of warmth, and kindness if not once, but on many occasions. Whether you were a family member, a friend, a neighbor, a business acquaintance, or a stranger, he treated everyone with the utmost respect and dignity. He had a way of relating to anyone and everyone on their level, and sincerely enjoyed getting to know them as an individual. If you were engaged in conversation with him, you had his undivided attention. He was a very simple man, never placing value on material things, rather on the love and happiness that he derived from the genuine relationships he treasured so deeply.
He consistently set the bar high for himself, and provided an incredible example for us as his daughters. As he was a true gentleman, protector, and role model, he left a foot print on our hearts that we will honor and cherish forever. It is important to us, that he never be forgotten. Using his inspiration and values to guide us, it is our duty to carry on his legacy by living life as he did. We have an immeasurable amount of pride to have him as our father. He truly lived life by the “golden rule”, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” He believed in it, and practiced it every single day. Now it is our turn to practice what we have learned by his example. We know he is with us, and is watching over us everyday. His death will not be forgotten, but rather an inspiration to live as he did. We are certain that we will make him proud, and keep his spirit and memory alive. Daddy, even though our time was cut short, you provided us with a lifetime’s worth of love and you will live on in us forever. We love you with all of our heart.
