Happy Father's Day Dad! Every time I sit down to write to you so many memories come to mind that I end up stopping because I don't know where to start. Today is my first Father's day without you here to hear me tell you I love you and to thank you for a lifetime of memories. I remember how as a little girl, I would never leave your side once you got home from work. I'd wait, watching the clock until you got home and jump into your arms as soon as you got in the door. You'd lift me into your arms and flip me around (sorry for all the times you got kicked). On weekends you'd take me shopping with you, and to the firehouse and everywhere else you went. I remember how proud I was of you, although not physically a large man, you where such a 'big' presence. The room would light up when you walked in. I remember one of your nicknames...Top Cat (the leader of the pack). You taught me about service to others by all the volunteer work you did, being a fireman, involved in local politics, running recreation programs for the kids in the community, sports, block parties, dances. I remember when the fire alarm would sound in the middle of the night, I never could understand how you could wake up, put on your pants as you ran out the door, hop the fence & get into the firehouse before the first siren was through. As I think about it now, you were quite a sight!

Rather than try to capture all my thoughts here today, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you & how proud of you I still am. While you've always been my hero, through the 53 years I've known you, I'm proud of the way you've grown. In the wake of disappointments, of illness & death you stayed strong. Even when your physical strength was challenged, your spiritual strength grew even stronger. As you aged, you demonstrated even more Grace than I can ever remember seeing. You are an example of how I hope to live my life & you set the bar high. Please continue to watch over me and to help me live in a way that will make you & God proud.

Happy Father's Day Dad, I love you more than words can ever capture. And, thank you for all you've done for me...I am truly humbled by the gift of your love. Although I miss having you here, I'm happy that Patrick gets to spend today with you...& your Dad too. Enjoy your day! I Love You! ~♥~

Family is not about blood.
It’s all about who is willing to hold your hand
when you need it the most.
I wish I could tell you, my DAD
how much you mean to me..
but there are no words to say
how much I admire you ..
how much I miss you..
how much I appreciate you..
how much I love you..
how much I thank you
for everything you’ve done.
Wishing You a Happy Father’s Day my dear DAD

Dad! I miss you more than words could ever express. You were the one that I called on when things seem to be rough in life, you were the one to give me a hug and assure me that everything will be alright, you made me laugh and you always supported my decisions. I thank God for the time we had together and even though I know that you are smiling down from Heaven it just does not ease the pain that on this First Father's Day without you I can't hear your voice. I miss you Dad! You were my strength, my support, you always demonstrated patience and brought laughter.

Until We Meet Again

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, if only I could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do, you always meant so very much and always will do too.

The face that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain, but you’re forever in my heart until we meet again.

Tom,

They say that times a healer but as the time goes on, I seem to find it just as hard to face the fact you've gone. Honey, you're the first thing I think of each morning when I rise, you're the last thing I think of when I close my eyes!

Tom, you'll never be forgotten and every day I shed a tear, but it's only because I love you and wish you were still here.

My Love, when I count my blessings I count you twice "Happy Father's Day" 

I love you;
Ellie                                             

It's been ten months since you passed away. I thought that I would miss you so, and never find my way. And then I heard the angel say "Tom is with you every day." The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around, reminding me of the love, we shared, and the peace that you finally found with Our Lord and Savior.

Honey,  You are my heart my soul, my treasure, my today, my tomorrow, my forever and my everything.

I love you more;
Ellie