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Robert Abney's avatar

Thanks for sharing your dad with us. I lost mine in Sept. 2020. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in July, and was gone three months later. I miss him. Raising a glass to our dads.

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Chris Kessler's avatar

I too had a very disjointed and unsatisfactory relationship with my father, but in very different ways that what Chris describes. But that was a beautiful piece, thank you for sharing.

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Matthew Ganz's avatar

Beautiful tribute. Our dads shared a Birthday. Mine would have been 97 today. He was an unbelievable human being. 

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Ruth's avatar

Beautiful.

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Eileen Selogie's avatar

Such a touching piece that you have written. Your dad would be so very proud, as I am sure he always was.

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Kate's avatar

I loved this! It’s beautifully written and it’s clear that you and your Dad dearly loved one another. He sounds like a great guy, as are you. Thank you for this.

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Ian Mark Sirota's avatar

May his memory always be for a blessing.

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Ken Fenoglio's avatar

Beautiful to read again. I loved your Dad...we didn’t have that many times together, but...he was always engaging and witty...and comfortable to hang with! I miss mine too (and Mom) every day

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Michael's avatar

I remember reading this when you first published it. It is a beautiful and thoughtful tribute - thank you for sharing it.

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Brian Ryder's avatar

I lost my dad in 2014. I sometimes wish it was sudden, instead it was a long battle with Parkinson’s and dementia. I have fond memories of him, but we never had a common interest like trading cards. In fact I got my pilot’s license just to spend time with him. It was a passion of his, not mine. Thanks for sharing your dad with us.

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B. Ricca's avatar

In a word Chris, this is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Elaine H's avatar

Chris, what a lovely tribute to your dad. I just lost my dad 1/1/23, it’s incredibly hard. I, too, am an only child and was always daddy’s little girl. Thank you, Chris. ❤️

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John's avatar

Beautifully written.

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Rob OBRIAN's avatar

A wonderful tribute Chris. Thank you for sharing such heartfelt memories.

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Mary Wells's avatar

Beautiful Chris. Thanks for sharing. I adored my father. Makes me want to write about him. I just may do that.

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Peggy Tabar's avatar

Beautiful tribute, Chris. Thank you for sharing it. It had to be hard for you to print it again.

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