Happy Father's Day.

Happy Father's Day to all! :]. Do something for your pops for once.


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A time to reminisce the memories when Dad was still around for me. All those days taking me to school and tutoring. All those times going out to eat. The times where the family would come together for a nice home-cooked meal. Sigh. I miss him so much. He was such a good role model. Hard working, dedicated and incredibly kind and compassionate about what he does. He always put family first, no matter what. Even old age couldn't stop him from working. He was 64 and was waiting tables at a senior retirement home. He's had so many jobs before, from the time he came to Vietnam to the time he got cancer. He always wanted the family to be happy, he kept working so he could provide for us, even when my brothers were already doing that themselves. He believed a person should never stop giving. He gave his soul to the family. He loved us all so much. Everybody misses him. He was always so pure and forthright. Never gambled nor drank. He even gave up smoking for my mom. Now that's love. A lot of people say I resemble my dad, with his morals, his generosity and his capacity in doing what's right for his family and friends. I hope for my sake, they are right. There would be no other person I'd try to emulate but my dad. In my eyes, he's a hero. Even though he's sitting up in heaven now, watching us go on with our everyday lives, he's smiling.
Not because he has attained peace and nirvana but because he can keep watching over us, guiding us so we can succeed in life, even when he's not here.

I miss you Dad. I really do. I just wish we were able to spend one last Father's Day together before you passed away. We'll do it in your memory. Regardless, you will always be here, in our hearts and you will never leave it.

I love you Dad.