15 yr Anniversary

Dear Dad,

Can you believe it's been 15yrs since we last saw each other? Man, in some ways it seems so long ago yet in other ways it seems so fresh in my mind. Maybe the finer details have faded but alot are still there. I actually woke last night at 2am thinking about you and remembering all the events that happened so many years ago. Ever since then I've taken this day off to have some quiet time (especially around 3:20pm ET) and reminisce.

I wish I could tell you all that has happened since then or rather I wish that we could just sit and talk, visit, ask the many questions I've gathered over the last decade or so. Seems I was more distant then and didn't want to admit that you were leaving this world. One thing I'm thankful for is that I know you are at peace. I know that you are in a much healthier place and don't have to suffer or be in pain any more. Knowing you're at peace gives me peace. I look forward to the day when we can hang out again.

I'm wondering if you've seen my friend's little boy Drew up there. He left his earthly family a couple years ago so I ask that you will hang out with him once in a while. If you have seen him I hope you will hold him like I've seen you do with other small children, like angels. Which, of course, that's exactly what he is ....an angel. I think you both have the same sort of sense of humour and don't be jealous that he has more teeth than you because I think you have more hair, so you're even. haha

Wow, 15 yrs. Unbelievable but yet so fresh. I miss ya pops. I'm sure you know mom isn't doing so well either. I plan to see her soon but I know she's been asking about you lately and she hasn't done that in a while. I hate to see her failing in her health but I guess it's par for the Alzheimer's course.

I've been framing some of your records to remember you as well. We don't have record players anymore but I wanted to keep a few of the vinyl's that you had to keep your memory alive. I love you and thanks for being the wonderful example you were/are. I know I've said it before but I know you weren't a strong man physically but I appreciate the upright man you were in your character and faith.

Love you much
Bex