I would just like to say that despite dad having his life being cut short, he lived every day to his fullest. He would see an opportunity and grab it then put everything he had into it. This meant dad lived more than 3 full life times in the time he had on this planet and I think that is why so many people have memories of dad that others may not have got in a lifetime. Even in the hospital, dad fought to the very end and the doctors predicted he had two days left. This turned to around 5 or 6- dad always liked to prove people wrong. I remember the many great days we had together, camping, holidays and even the home life was enough to fulfil a lifetime. My best memory of dad is the ones you would not expect. Not the massive adventures we had or the activities we did, it was his personality. He was loving and caring but what has stuck with me and will stick with me is his fun side and the one that made us all laugh even in the worst of times. I guess, ironically, this would be the perfect time for dad to be around. I have written a sort poem to cover the many great things dad was known for.
Dad was more than meets the eye
More than just your average guy
He was a son
A brother
A husband to my mother
His love for birds
Inspires me so
Every bird, he would know
Everywhere with his binoculars
Just goes to show
Dad was always on his bike
Every Sunday and even night
Always with his mate
And peed mum off coz he was always late
Dad loved his walks
But not much for a talk
more of a “let’s do this” man
Than to sit down and plan.
But most of all he was my dad
And I am so glad
That I had the opportunity
That I had.
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