Memorial Day

Let us take this time to remember what Memorial Day is truly all about. It is to remember the lives of those who gave up so much so we can enjoy each and every day. It is to remember those who have passed. It is to honor those who served. I am grateful for the times I was able to spend with my Dad and honored by the service he gave to this country. Today there is a flag placed in front of my Father's tombstone. It was placed there like all the rest by a soilder. I am grateful for his/her service. I am grateful that today that flag which my Dad served and honored, honors him.

Memorial Day

Let me start off by thanking each and every one of you who has sent me a message so far today to see how I'm doing and to let me know you're thinking of me. Each of you are true friends.

Today, yet again, was yet another teary-eyed, emotional day. A day of remembering. A day of reflection. I just got back from the Mt. Soledad Memorial's Memorial Day Ceremony. It was a wonderful and moving program. From start to finish there were tears in my eyes as well as a many others. From the playing of TAPS, to the missing man formation, to the speeches given. Each was a testament to those who have and are serving, as well as to those who are no longer with us.

Please cherish your friends and those you love each and every day. You will never know when that day will be their last.

Healing Tears

I finally cried over my Dad for the first time since he passed away. Rivers of emotions and tears flowed and flowed for hours. The last time I cried like this was the day I found out that he was going to die. I remember that day well. I was in the parking lot of the naval hospital with my best friend Rene and my now X-Girlfriend, the only two people that I could count on to be there for me in times like that. Both of them sat by me and held me and helped me through it by just sitting with me, saying nothing, allowing me to cry. Their presence alone allowed me to feel loved, feel cared about, feel supported.

It felt good to cry like this. I've been wanting to do so for months now. Feeling guilty as time passes that I haven't had the emotional breakdown like that of my Mother or others that knew my Dad. It was so nice to truly feel the loss for the first time and be able to let it flow from me, leaving me emotionally drained but spiritually renewed.

Thankfully I was able to call the only person I could right now, my Mom. I am blessed that she is still around and was able to hold me and comfort me like only a loved one could. I am truly blessed.

Dad's Memorial Site

Just finished and launched Dad's Memorial site. You can view it by going to http://dad.fourcllc.com

As you may or may not know he passed away on the 9th of May at age 75. He will be inturned at Arlington National Cemetery on August 22nd 2008.

Dad Has Taken His Final Flight

Just finished and launched Dad's Memorial site. You can view it by going to http://dad.fourcllc.com. As you may or may not know he passed away on the 9th of May at age 75. The site is best viewed in Mozilla Firefox. If you have any problems please contact me!

He will be inturned at Arlington National Cemetery on August 22nd 2008.