A Son’s Farewell
A Son’s Farewell
First of all Dad, the Rangers are still in first place.
Baseball will never be the same without you here to enjoy it with me. Baseball is such a minor part of so many lifetime memories that me and you have shared over the course of 19 years, but it definitely is the best and most dear to me- from playing catch in the backyard from the age of 4, to my first t-ball game with you always right there beside me encouraging me to “just be the best you can be”, and to all those endless hours of batting practice that I am sure wore your arm out, even though you never complained.
No regrets will be written all over your life story.
You never EVER missed a chance to spend time with me and never missed an opportunity to make a memory. Today, as I stand here, my heart is full- full of pain, full of unanswered questions, full of joy, and most importantly full of love. I love you Dad, and my life will never be the same without your constant influence there to guide me as I take my journey. But I know that even though you will never be with me in body ever again, you will ALWAYS be in my heart and soul. For the life that you gave me, and for the life that you lead to teach and love me, I am forever grateful.
You were a lot of things to a lot of different people, and that is obvious by all the people here to celebrate your wonderful life, but to me you were simply just Dad.
You will forever hold the most precious place in my heart, and even though these days will be the most trying of my life, I will always cherish what me and you had not only as father and son, but as best friends.
As your favorite movie states, “Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.”
My life will never be the same without you, but we will walk that river together again some day. And most likely still be complaining about those Rangers.
After all, “We are just two guys what are the same.”
The legacy you left for me will embrace me for the remaining days of my life, and for that I thank you.
Be sure and tell Papaw hello for me.
I love you, Dad. And I will thank my God upon every remberance of you.
-Jeff-
Beautifully said little brother. Very proud of you!
June 10, 2010 at 3:55 am
Oh Jeff,
That tribute to your dad touched my heart deeply. He was a wonderfuly man and I know that he had such an impact on the man you are today. My heart hurts for you and your family. Having lost my own dad I can tell you that the memories you made with your dad are to be cherished. My dad was a huge baseball fan too but he was a Houston fan and the year he died was the year they played their best in a long time. So I could relate to your baseball comments. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward to the day that we will all be reunited in Heaven some day.
Love,
Deanna Sargent
June 12, 2010 at 11:05 pm
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