I never know what to say, what to think nor what to do when I think that you are not here anymore. Infact I still can't believe that you aren't. You were like a father to me, you made me believe in myself, made me realise that I could do things beyond my own belief, you made me have a good work ethic pillowed by ambition and determination. You told me to never give up, that if you want something so bad you can make it happen. You helped me see the world, you picked me up when I felt down and you made me realise how loved I was by you. You was an amazing man, you was wickedly funny, often grumpy but that made you who you was. I think of you every day, hoping that you will soon come into my dreams and tell me everything is going to be OK. I miss you Grandad, I miss you with all my heart. I love you. xx P.s, wherever you are, I hope you're with all your friends, playing dominoes, singing to Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, drinking beer and enjoying it as much as you can... xx

Another year is nearly here, another year without you in it doesn't bear thinking about. I love you now as much as i ever have and will never stop loving you happy 2012 Dad, keep near and keep me and the family safe xxxxx

Dads best friend his brother Austin x

another Christmas is nearly with us, 3 years since your last one. Miss you so much Dad and will always love you xxx

"Loving someone can be the most beautiful thing remembering someone can be the most painful"

I cried when you passed away. I still cry today . Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best <3 <3 love you all the world Dad XXXXX<3 <3 <3 <3

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

The death of someone close to us leave us shocked with grief. We cannot understand how one minute this person was here and the next they are gone. The truth is that those we love are never truly gone. The body may have run its course, but the soul lives forever.

You may have thought I didn't see, Or that I hadn't heard, Life lessons that you taught to me, But I got every word. Perhaps you thought I missed it all, And that we'd grow apart, But Dad, I picked up everything, It's written on my heart. Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be The woman I am today; You built a strong foundation No one can take away. I've grown up with your values, Ive practiced the whole lot So here's to you, dear father I am grateful from your ever loving Trot xxx

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