03 April 2006

Still missing him

Saturday was 14 years since my father died. Every April Fool's Day since 1992 has a cruel bit of irony attached to it.

Maybe it's fitting -- Dad had the best sense of humor and he was always trying to encourage people to smile. I can still hear his words and the proper inflection he was so careful to use.

He was a complex man. The fact he was so intelligent, yet so careful not to judge others, spoke to his wisdom. I've known very many intelligent people in my life, but the wise ones have been few and far between.

So, here's to you, Dad. For all you accomplished and all you left behind for us to do in your stead. I miss you (and will always miss you), but I remain incredibly proud to have had you as a father.