Did you ever know that you're my hero...

Happy birthday, Dad. You're always in my thoughts and prayers...

I love you very dearly, Donna Doo

Always and forever...

...you will be my hero.

Two pocket plaid shirts, t-shirt, dress pants, brown frame glasses, Ford truck, scapula (or 2), religious cards in pocket and attached to truck visor, fastest typist ever (on an old manual), trucker, driver, green eyes ("so I can see in the dark like a cat" - your exact words), made in America (which got harder and harder to find), WWII Veteran (104th Infantry, Timberwolves), Purple Heart recipient, strong work ethic, entrepreneur, never complained (about anything), loved animals (especially cats and dogs), loyal, forgiving, optimistic, ready smile, teacher, friend, dad, grampa.

Missed. Oh, so missed.

I love you, Dad.

Happy Father's Day.

Donna Doo

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Update to Comments... Thank you ALL for leaving such precious comments! My dad, who isn't of the computer generation, saw his "birthday blog post" on my computer after supper tonight, and he got the biggest kick out of the fact that people who don't even know him took the time to leave such sweet messages/birthday wishes!! Thank you all - so much - for making his birthday all the more special!!!!! ...Donna


Doesn't he look cute out on the deck last night? The apple doesn't fall far from the tree... Look what he's holding - a peanut for Sammy Squirrel or Chip! He's a regular animal lover, and looks forward to the little critters visiting him when we eat out on the deck every night...


And here is is with the girls a couple of years ago... A mutual admiration society, I'd say!!


And here I am, with mom and dad, many, many years ago!

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."

~ Sidney Jeanne Seward

This is one of the most touching photos I have of my dad... Dad absolutely loved our Mr. O'Malley - and vice versa. They were best buddies. Ever since Mom died about 12 years ago, Dad has come over for dinner most nights. Malley would always plunk himself down next to dad, knowing handouts from him were a sure bet. That, of course, earned Dad "top dog" spot in Malley's eyes... Here is Dad, saying his last goodbye to his buddy, the night before O'Malley had to be put to sleep last September... There are so many emotions attached to this ph0to, but most of all love...


No, they don't make them like you anymore, Dad... You are one in a million and we all love you so much!

Love, Donna