Dad,

One Year ago we lost the biggest monarch of our family.  It's hard to believe that you're not here with us continuing to share all of the precious things that you started throughout our lives.  The holidays, Father's Day, your Birthday and all of the family homecomings that we use to have.  We all miss you so much Dad.  Each time I travel to Martinsburg to the house and step through that door I feel your presence.  I know you're watching over us all Dad.  There are days when I have to think about things and say "Dad would know what to do" and I want to call you. But I have to stop and think, wow, he's not here anymore. The year went by so fast that sometimes I think you're still here.  Sometimes family doesn't realize what they have until a person is gone. I know you're watching and listening Dad, but it's still not the same for me.  I still cry a lot because it takes time to get use to.  I guess that's how it is when your overly protective of someone.  I still listen to your old voicemail messages just to hear your voice.  I'll never stop thinking of you because you were and still are my Hero.  Today, your grand-daughter, Paris is graduating nursing school right on your one year anniversay. For her, it's a special day and we're all so proud of her. but for me it's a sad day because it's your day too.  When she walks across that stage today she is going to look up and say "I did it grandad and I love you".  I'm sure she won't ever forget this day.  Sike is keeping your memory going souping up your truck.  He is so proud of that truck.  He even added a special touch to it by adding the name "Zing" on the back window.  That was really special.  He looks just like you in that truck, Dad.  Kirk and June are keeping the house up and continuing to give us a place to come home to.  I'll always keep supporting them like you would want,  just to keep your name going Dad.  Kirk is doing such a good job, you would be proud of him.  Our Philadelphia Eagles won the Superbowl this year.  I know you and Vincent were shining some light down here for us that day.  Anyway Dad, I want you to know that I really miss my father, my friend, my hero and always my Daddy.  Thank you for everything you did for me in life and I will pass it along to generations to come.  I will never forget all of the things you made us do so that we could be prepared quickly in life.  I will always keep talking to you because I know you're everywhere. 

I love you, Dad

Missy