My Daddy died twenty-five years ago today, and though I’ve only had one parent for far longer than I had two, it’s a gaping dad-shaped hole that still hurts, you know? Though I have boxes and boxes and albums and albums of photos, unfortunately, I have more pictures of a wedding ceremony I staged between my Barbie dolls than I have pictures of my dad, or even more rare pictures of me and my dad. This is all I have.
My favorite picture of me, my dad, and his mustache. First day of kindergarten.Getting the side eye from my dad at my cousin’s weddingFloating in the ocean (or Long Island Sound, most likely), with Dad keeping an eye on meThe whole family at my cousin’s wedding — the first family wedding I remember going to.Wee Kate in Daddy’s arms, with our whole family and some friendsJudging by the candles on the cake, my fourth birthday. 1977.With Mom and Dad, age 5, maybe? 1978?In my early days of playing with cameras. Dad in the den, 1983.And one from my cousin Liz, Dad and teenage me. I kept that crazy blazer for years.
I miss you, Daddy. I wish you could have met your grandkids. They’re awesome.
Beautiful pictures, Kate. I am sorry i never got the chance to meet him, but i know he was a great man. He is looking down and so proud of the beautiful mom you are to his beautiful grand children. Xo
Kate, you have to know he is with you every day !! As I know mine is with me… his spirit is so alive in you and your entire family. Wish I could give you a hug and make the hurt go away. Peace, Lisa O’Donnell (Prez)
Aw. Lovely tribute. And yes, your kids are awesome. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this heartfelt tribute. Holding you in the light.
Beautiful pictures, Kate. I am sorry i never got the chance to meet him, but i know he was a great man. He is looking down and so proud of the beautiful mom you are to his beautiful grand children. Xo
Holy cow Beau looks just like you at that age! Great post, glad to get to know your dad a little at least! 🙂
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Lovely! You dad would be so proud. His grandkids are awesome because mom is a great mom who learned from great parents.
25 years and a thought can still bring tears to my eyes.
So sweet, Kate.
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Beautiful
So lovely, Kate.
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What a beautiful picture! And such a great father 🙂
wonderful pictures,Kate! great treasures.
Kate, you have to know he is with you every day !! As I know mine is with me… his spirit is so alive in you and your entire family. Wish I could give you a hug and make the hurt go away. Peace, Lisa O’Donnell (Prez)
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SO wonderful to get to know your dad here. thinking of you. xoxo
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Love the picture, Loved the man!
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