EUGENE A.
BORN: February 1948 - March 2000

Happy Father's day, Daddy! There was a time that I was very angry with you and life in general because I will never see you, talk with you, hug you. I was just a stupid selfish kid when you died and I never thanked you for all the sacrifices you made for me to become the person I am today. I wish you could have been here to see me marry (that was the only way you would shave that stupid beard off your face was on my wedding day), graduate from college, and all the other successes Joel and I have accomplished. I wish I could have had the opportunity to have an adult relationship with you--I then would have appreciated all the advice you gave me!

You were truly a wonderful father. I am grateful everyday for you and would give up everything just to hug you one last time. The only comfort I have is that we will be together again when this life is over. Thank you for helping me become who I am today. You loved your children more than any man I have ever met and in return, we loved you just as much.

Sarah