A tribute to my Dad...

[Pin Wizard]

It seems unreal that my dad passed away 12 years ago today. I still miss him as if he left yesterday...

Mom and Dad when they were dating...

Their wedding day...November 10, 1951

Keith, Mom, Dad, and me...

Dad and me, Christmas 1989. Keith and I were in our first home just a couple weeks...

Our last family picture when everyone was still here.

Mom and Dad with long time friends...

The best parents I could have asked for...

I miss you Dad!


THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (Bette Midler)

It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way,
you always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name -- for so long,
a beautiful smile to hide the pain.

CHORUS:
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and ev'rything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it,
I would be nothing with out you.

(CHORUS)

Fly, fly, fly away,
you let me fly so high.
Oh, fly, fly,
so high against the sky, so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you,
the wind beneath my wings.

 

[RoutemanDan]

Very Nice To your Dad!

 

[palmtreegirl]

Aww... you teared me up...what a beautiful family! (((HUGS))) to you and thanks for sharing the pictures with us!

 

[CathyCanada]

What a lovely tribute to your Dad, Sandy. Glad you have such wonderful memories!
Cathy

 

[Serena]

Beautiful tribute. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[DopeyRN]

To everyone who still have parents...it is true you don't now what you have till you lose them. Very nice tribute...

 

[rae519]

Thank you. I lost my Dad over 5 years ago and not a day goes by when I don't think about him. He became my stepfather when I was 16 and for 25 years was the best man for the job.

It's wonderful to know that we can share the feelings that different Dad's gave us -

Thank you!
Rae

 

[grinningghost]

What a great tribute. I think your parents made a wonderful looking bride and groom. Handsome guy, pretty lady.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

awww that was nice

My Dad died 9yrs ago this July 22nd. Mom's b'day is the 21st. I honestly believe he waited.

 

[adamak]

Very touching tribute. Thank you for sharing your memory with us.

 

[helenabear]

That was beautiful... thank you for sharing part of your dad with us.

 

[charlie,nj]

very nice...

 

[Pin Wizard]

Originally posted by RoutemanDan
Very Nice To your Dad!

Thanks, Dan! That's just perfect. It reminds me of all the American Legion parties and picnics.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Palmtreegirl, Cathy, and Serena...Thank you!

Thanks, DopeyRN...and you're absolutely right!

Thanks, grinningghost. They did make a nice couple.

Oh, Rae! I'm so sorry you lost your dad. I know what you mean about thinking of him every day. My dad seems to pop into my thoughts each day also. ((((((((((Hugs))))))))

imgoingtodisney...I'm sorry for your loss also. It sure does seem like your dad waited! My dad's birthday was July 5, and Mom's was July 9, but they were 2 years apart. On dad's 60th birthday, we threw him a party with a few friends at one of his favorite restaurants. We went home and had him open his presents. While he was opening them, he said that he wouldn't be here for his 61st birthday. He was right...he died 5 days beforehand! ((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))

Thank you, adamak, helenabear, and CharlieNJ!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Whew!!!!! What wonderful thoughts, Sandy. Thats all I can say.

And this picture is priceless........THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS.

 

[catsrule]

That was very beautiful, pin wizard. Thanks for sharing those beautiful memories.

 

[Tony-NJ]

That was very nice. My Dad passed 12 years ago in June. Very nice. HUGS!

 

[browneyes]

Good tribute Sandy. {{hugs}}

 

[Pin Wizard]

Thank you, Dan!

 

[Pin Wizard]

Thanks, Mary Jo and Shannon!

That's unreal, Tony. You're in Bloomfield, and I'm from Pompton Plains. That's where my parents were living at the time...thanks.