Dead Dad,
I guess in all our lives there's a time where we worry we aren't liked, that we don't have many friends, or that we won't be remembered. I'm not sure if these thoughts have ever plagued you, but they sure have me, and because of this I'd like you to know that you were like and loved by so many people, even people you'd only met once or twice. My facebook wall over the last couple of days have been a testament to that, and I'm guessing that people have to got to know you a little bit through this blog too. I've screen cap'd so many kind messages from beautiful friends, and when she's ready, I'll print them for mum to keep. It's the 21st century way of sending a card I guess.
I just wanted you to know Dad.
You were loved my many, and you will be sorely missed.
I love you Dad xoxoxo
I'm here at work reading this and chocking back the tears that come flooding to my eyes as you describe one of the most amazing and beautiful men to have ever lived. I only met him once at your wedding, but with you as his daughter I can imagine him as a man's man, where no task ever phased him, head down bumb up attitude, tell it how it is.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the words I wrote in the card to you can ever do justice to what you are going through, just to know that you guys are all thought of and loved by all your friends where ever we are. God bless you all xoxo
I knew your Mum and Dad when I lived at Riverslea Farm,Waipiata,almost neighbours really. A quiet man who didnt say much,but what he did say was always worth listening to. He struck me as being one of life's gentlemen,such a rareity these days,a man who did an honest days work,never complaining,just doing what needed to be done.Cath and family,I cant begin to understand your loss and grief,but hope that each day brings happy memories of an awesome man.
ReplyDeleteI only met you once Dave, at Caths wedding. You regaled us westies with tales of life on the farm. Warm and welcoming, you made us feel part of it all. You told us about Cath growing up, made us laugh.... Your legacy lives on in your family... RIP
ReplyDeleteWhen everyone else had written me off as some kind juvenile delinquent, your Mum and Dad always made me feel welcome Cath. I used to love coming out to Roberts rd to spend the weekend catching turkeys, riding horses and exploring hillsides for as far as we could be bothered walking. David was always keen for yarn! I never had a dad growing up Cath and to have an adult just take that time to listen to what you have to say when your a teenager is worth so much! Thank you for being such a great friend to me and sharing you'r Dad. He was truly a wonderful man. It sucks and I'm sorry I waited till something like this happened before I told you how much you and your family meant to me growing up. All my love to your Mum - that old cliche is true - behind every great man is an amazing women!
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