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Remembrances and the Neptune

Dad was part of the brine. And the brine was part of him.
Cancer may have taken him, but it did not silence his courage.
Memories don’t fade, they are still tangible to me.
He wasn’t the best dad. Instead, he’d always be the best there ever was.

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    Carrie OLeary
    Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
    2 years ago

    What a lovely way to remember a loved one who is no longer with you, Melissa.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    2 years ago

    I am touched. My father is also no longer with us. He passed away four years ago. He is not perfect, but he is the best for us. Your photograph is lovely, Melissa. It is the best way to remember our beloved father that was gone in our sight but not in our heart.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Melissa Taggart
    2 years ago

    Oh, sorry to hear that, Melissa. I hope this pandemic will end soon so you can travel home to be with your mother.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Melissa Taggart
    2 years ago

    You’re welcome.

    Daisy Blacklock
    Daisy Blacklock(@daisy-blacklock)
    2 years ago

    A heartfelt entry, I am very sorry for your loss.

    Eric Radcliffe
    Eric Radcliffe(@eric-radcliffe)
    2 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss Melissa. Take comfort in the beautiful memories you have, and I know that you will soon make it home to be with your mother.

    Linda Rock
    Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
    2 years ago

    Your words tell us so much about your dad Melissa and are a lovely tribute to him. I too hope you get to see your mum soon, this has really been the worst of times for families.

    Julie Harris
    Julie Harris(@julie-harris)
    2 years ago

    Your picture and its description touches all of us, Melissa. Love and loss are a deep part of our lives, and your Dad must have been very special. Was your King Conch story also about your actual dad? Did he read any of your stories before he died? He must have been extremely proud of you.

    Julie Harris
    Julie Harris(@julie-harris)
    Reply to  Melissa Taggart
    2 years ago

    To die in your 60s is absolutely too young and absolutely unfair. Yes, you will miss him the rest of your life – but the memories will become sweeter over the years and the gratitude for everything he was and still is (alive in you and your children) will grow deeper. My Dad died at 95, and I still thought that was too young. It does seem, however, that he is still… Read more »

    Sandra James
    Sandra James(@sandra-james)
    2 years ago

    A wonderful tribute, Melissa. And, a special photo as he looks out on something he loved.  ? 

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