Yes, still very moving, James. Thanks for sharing.

–Steve

James – it is hard to believe that it is now three years since your Dad passed away. I remember reading your wonderful tribute back then. It reads as well today as it did back then. Nothing is better than reading something that is truly written from the heart. Your Dad was obviously a very special man.

Hi James:

My mother passed away on Dec 29, 2004, a few weeks after your father. I remember very vividly reading this post back then, and also remember the comfort that it made me feel in how you expressed your sorrow and the legacy of your father, because I felt very similarly about my mother.

I have heard a lot that what we most remember about people is the way they make you feel. For making me feel good in times of sorrow, I thank you dearly.

This also means that I have been reading your column for over three years. Thanks also for the day to day posts.

Here’s to your Dad James. When we depart all we leave behind are memories to our loved ones, and our offspring themselves. It looks like your Father did well in all respects.
Your various comments over the years show how great an impression your Father left on you. It is great to have a Father like that. Have great day celebrating his life.
Ron P

It was a great post and tribute then… and still is.

JK,

My thoughts echo those if icarlin and yourself– your father seems like a true hero. Thank you for your very insightful post, and I hope that those reading it can come away with even a fraction of the wisdom he has passed on to you.

Best Regards,
Aaron

I’m sure your dad is proud of you
that’s what he really wanna see

You have described a truely great and heroic man. We need more like him. I sympathize and empathize with what you have written.