Dad, I miss you so very much. There is a hole in the world that will never be filled. I am so grateful for the time we got to spend together. I am even more grateful that you got to be there for my wedding, and the births of all your grandchildren.

I am going to honor you for the rest of my time down here on earth living up to the example that you set for me of how to be a man, take care of my family, be kind, have integrity, and always do the right the thing. This world will never be the same without you. You will be missed and thought about often.

I will never forget all of the good times that we had and the struggles that brought our family closer together. I hope that I am making you proud by looking down on us. Please say hi to grandpa, grandma (Judy and Elenor), and Johnny! This world lost one of the best humans when you passed, heaven is lucky to have you.

I love you, dad! Keeley, Adelyn, Jett, and I just spread some of your ashes in the ocean where we got married in Tamarindo Costa Rica. I know you had so much fun on that trip, so in the spirit of honoring our best times, Mike, Mom, and I have decided to spread your ashes all around the world at the places we shared some of our best memories. It seems like the most fitting way to continue to celebrate your life, and since today is your birthday, I figured it would be a great way to kick off that tradition.

I hope you love it! We miss you so much. Hope you made it safely to the next world!