CHRIS GARDNER
A loving one-year memorial to my father, Al
What wouldn’ t I do to have one more conversation?
It’ s been one year since my father’ s passing. What wouldn’ t I do to get him back, have one more conversation? Ask him some questions I never got a chance to. His wisdom and knowledge were incredible. His love and devotion to helping anyone he could was admirable. All he ever wanted was the best for everyone, no matter if it was family, friends, or a complete stranger. His strength was incredible.
He fought through his sickness with the most determination and courage one could have, and did it with a smile on his face. He always encouraged me to be the best person I could and help people whenever possible, and he did this not with words but with his actions.
Today, one year later, it still feels like it was yesterday. I still can’ t believe he is gone, but although physically he may not be here, I know he is here in spirit, watching down on all of us.
I was blessed to be raised by a man who was a father, a teacher, a friend, and when necessary, a voice of reason and guidance. Today I will do my best to not be sad but to celebrate him and remember all our great memories.
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