Our journey started when I met you 30 years or so back
I knew of you only as the next door neighbour of a friend
You seemed a jolly man who always had the time to say “Hi-ya”
You would stop and ask how I was and we would have a little chat
I would later learn that this was simply in your nature
Time and circumstances changed things, not only our friendship but our relationship together
I fell in Love with your own flesh and blood, your precious daughter Heather
You thankfully accepted me into your family and your daughter and I became man and wife
You had become my Father in Law, but really much more than that
I grew to love you dearly, I still do, and I always will
Over the years my respect and admiration for you grew immensely, I quickly learned you where a good man
Not only where you a devoted Husband to Carol, but as a father you cherised the ground your children Kevin and Heather walked on, and all that you done for them has helped mould them into the wonderful adults they are today.
The love you held for my son, your grandson Matthew was unrivaled.
I am so very pleased to have known you and so proud to have been able to call you my dad
And as I sit and write this I can only shed tears
I am so heartbroken that we couldn’t all enjoy many more happy years together as a loving family
There is now a big hole in my heart as I grieve at your passing
I am now left with nothing more than memories to reflect on of our time together
As a man, I promise you I will try and remain strong and I will continue to do what ever I can, to help and support the family.
I know that you will always be by our sides, mine included, to help and guide us through things just like you always did before you where taken from us
Until we raise a glass together next time
Your ever Loving Son In Law
David
R.I.P xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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