Six years ago today my dad passed away. On that day I lost a man who I KNEW had my back, would always offer sound advice to me, and would do anything to help if he could. But I take consolation in knowing that dad is at rest now, no longer struggling from the strokes that brought him down, and is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

In the pic below I've managed (yet again!) to photobomb a pic with a deer mount! This was my first racked buck I ever killed that was worthy of hanging on the wall. When this mount was ready my dad went by and picked it up in Demopolis, and then brought it to my apartment in Tuscaloosa. I asked dad how much it cost so I could pay him back. His response - "Not a dime." That was so typical of him.


Folks, if your dad is still around take a moment to call and tell him you love him. Or better yet, treat him to dinner tonight if you can make it happen. I'd give anything to have just one more conversation with my dad.

Lost my Dad late last year. Think of things all the time I'd love to talk to him about. Miss him terribly.

Glad you remember yours fondly and can honor him in this way.

Nice tribute to your father and a great charge to all of us here, Claims. Our days are numbered; we are to make the most of them.

Thanks for sharing!

Hang in there Claims. The good news is that you will see him again one day! Nice job on the photobomb as ususal!

My father died in 1996...I still miss him everyday.

I don't know you but I would say your Dad did a good job. Keep the faith Brother. Great tribute. I miss my Dad.

This is so true. I lost both my parents in 2007 (83 days apart) to cancer. I worked everyday with my parents in our family owned business and I miss them every single day.

I now sit at his desk, but how I wish I could spend another day with him.

Life is too short...

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I give double honor to your Dad today. Thank you for reminding us that we often take the most precious things in life for granted until they're gone. Great post! Sending a prayer up for you today.

Great Post.

There's not a day that goes by where I don't think of mine. My daddy was right about everything he told me. I just wish I would have listened better than I did.

Nice post.

It's a tough day alright but sounds like you got awesome memories of a great guy. I'm lucky I know. 47 yrs old and still got both my parents. So many of my friends don't. I need to do more with mine. This is a great reminder of that.

Great post. I miss mine everyday.

Great post, sounds like my dad. Never will accept any money from me and will do whatever needs to be done

Not long till the official Fathers Day we honor. I think we need to honor them all days for what they do. Mine was always the same kind, fair, nothing bad to say about anyone, but most of all he loved me no matter what.

Awesome post. My father has been gone for two years now and I still feel like he could pull up in the driveway at any moment.

Makes you want to make the most out of everyday you have left with your loved ones. Thanks for sharing with us Claims.