Dad was the only adult male I ever trusted.

Because of my father, we are that Shining City on a Hill.

Dad sometimes patted me on the knee and called me his Little Schmuck.

I had never said, 'dad, I love you.'

I think he would have been proud and smiling... when we laid him to rest because his family was together. I think that was a great gift to be able to give Dad at the end.