It’s been 20 years today that my dad died at the young age of 43. We had just moved cross-country from San Diego to a very small town in Virginia. I’ll never forget that day, his last words to me, or the way he use to make me laugh. Life is fragile, in a blink of an eye you can be taken from this earth. My dad died leaving my mom behind with three young children. I was 11, my brother Chris was 9 and my baby brother was only 18 months. Somehow, my mom found the strength to raise us, go back to school, and become a nurse.
My dad was and still is my hero. He was proud to be an American, he served his country till the day he died. My daddy was a Chief Warrent Officer 3 in the US Navy when he died, he was buried with honors and is sleeping peacefully up in Virginia. He’s my guardian angel and I will always love and miss him. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of him.
Once again I’ve failed to put up a completely Wordless Wednesday post. I thought the extra words were needed.
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Your words are beautiful, Tiffany, and were definitely needed. I wish I could give you a big hug. XOXO <3
My Dad has been gone over 36 years. I will all ways miss him and my Mom. I think of how they would have enjoyed the grandchildren.
I can remember doing this growing up as well. Great pictures which I’m sure bring wonderful memories for you.
How did I miss this. Wow, the top picture chucking corn would be the last one taken of daddy. His birthday is coming up. : (.
You silly city girl. It’s ‘shucking’, not ‘chucking’. I know mom. I cherish this photo!! I miss him a lot, every day.