My 1st Fathers day,....without my dad. by elfin12u
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This is suddenly so much harder to do, than I first thought. This is my first real post here, I mean in my own gallery,I stepped in once on Cheri's, but I don't think that really counts. I really planned to post more artsy type work, but photography is an art too! I think that for my first, this is probably apt. For the first time in my life, I celebrate Fathers Day, without my dad here with us, and if it weren't for him, I certainly wouldn't be here and able to do this. He was a vet, and both father and dad to six boys, imagine trying to feed and clothe that many, especially when at one point, five of us were teenagers!
He was always a character, joking and making light of things, and yet the first to lend a helping hand when needed. It was from him I learned my whatever it takes attitude. Cheri's son was so smitten with my dad, he called him Grandpa, and even wrote about him, as one of the most influential people in his life, for an English assignment. My dad was deathly ill, when my two brothers had died in early 2004, and he promised the family that he would not be the third one that year. Such was his determination, that it took another 4 1/2 years for him to just be so tired of the fight. It was his time, and I can accept that,..but I miss him soooo much!!!
If you had managed, thank you for reading thus far, and I apologize for being so wordy. The shot would probably be so much better without my reflection in the stone, but hey, at least this way you know that I took it! Happy Fathers day to all the dads everywhere!!
Thank you all here for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful family.
Dave
Comments (38)
nfredman
My own father is a WWII vet, and a little younger than your dad. This is a sweet tribute, I know you miss him terribly.
altmandee
Excellent shot capturing your reflection in his headstone! My dad passed in 2002 and it was so hard for me to deal with. My father taught me commerical fishing and it was rough because I am a woman. I longlined with him for about 4 years, he taught me so much about fishing and we spent 10 days to 2 weeks out to see with 3 other crew men! I have so many memories of him, I miss him so much and thank you for sharing this Dave!
danamongden
So sorry for your loss. Father's Day is much harder for me now as well. I started painting the year he died, and I often think of him when I do paint.
Seahorse
This is such a touching tribute to your dad. I see he was in the Coast Guard - I come from a family with two generations in the Coast Guard - a very special service and very special people.
mrestey Online Now!
Dear Dave, Sorry this comment is so late being posted. The last I knew you didn't have any images uploaded and I didn't realize you had started uploading. So, you come from a big family too? I am the middle child of seven. I am 4 of 7 you might say. I feel your pain of loss. My dad has been gone now for close to twenty years and I still miss him. Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself. Regards, Mike
Buffalo1
You remember him in your heart as well as this fine photo. A salute to your dad, all the departed vets and particularly the Coasties!
mikeerson
My Wife and I are in are mid 40s and lost our parents years before we met each other. She lost her Mom to cancer at 19... I Lost My Mom in 2001... I'm sorry to tell you this, but it doesn't get any easier. There are times you feel so choked up when you think about them like right now... whew... I read you're an artist and regret not following that dream... You will find there are many here in the same shoes. I don't see any artwork in your thumbs.... I encourage you to post what your Father considered his favorite of yours... and then work from there. I don't know if you have gotten into cg graphics, but DAZ haz a free program to install... I use poser and don't know anything about the DAZ program... if interested, go site mail faemike55... he is a cool guy that just started her last year and uses DAZ... He's already got twice as many uploads as I do - faemike55 (mike) would be more than happy to help you, he loves people and loves to talk. Thanks for the comment at my gallery, you put a smile on my face, thank you.
efron_241
we all remember such days... Father went in 1988.. mother in 2003.. stephfather too in 2003 and I went almost in 1996 and 1999 Sadly we do not stay here forever enjoy as many of all days given as you can !