Condolence: Dad,
It is coming up on 3 years since your passing. I am glad that you finally found peace and I was there with you and so was your family during the last 3 days of your life at the Dove House. You looked peaceful, happy, and you were very loving to everyone that was there, I thank you for that. Your true colors were evident. I miss you, as you were a great friend to me and during my adult life, you had my back through everything and supported any decision I made. You taught me a lot, regardless of how you did it and how I learned it, I appreciate it. I think about you everyday, but you were sick for so long and I know that you were in pain. Through all your pain though, you always had a smile for me when I walked through your door. Every time that I called you for the last 20 plus years, I was always greeted happily by you with your response of "Hey Buddy." I am glad that you finally have peace, as you did not have a life on earth which was filled with peace. But, neither have most of us, and you and I both knew that it emotional and physical pain are a part of life. We both also knew that life is a struggle and a fight, but you always taught me to swing first and to always get back up because I am a fighter, and "Tony Reightler doesn't lose if he doesn't want to in the end." Well, you were always right. I have fought for everything I am, I have, and I know that I did not need to be fixed in any way, cause everyone has already tried. You would be proud of the man I am, and I know you were proud of the man I was. You have friends that miss you too, even though some people are just plain aholes. I know you came to me shortly after you passed, you said Hey buddy, and how are you? I said Great Dad and how are you man, where are you? Your replied, "Ah son, you know I can't tell you that." And I know you couldn't, but you sounded happier than I had ever heard you and I know that you found peace. Do me a favor and save me a spot with you and tell Trent I love him and I miss him everyday. We were supposed to raise our kids together, and Mandy and I want to have some soon. I wish you could be here when we do, but make sure that they are safe and healthy when they do come, and please don't let anything happen to Mandy during it. I would tell you to say Hi to my grandfather, but I am going to advise against that. He was the best man and person that I have ever met and you always complimented him and we talked about him a lot. But, I don't think he likes you much. But, when I get there maybe I can squash all that. Miss you Dad, and I love you. I always be your son and your hero. See you when I see you Dad. I hope, that that will be in about 40 or 50 years. Till then, check on me and your other children from time to time. Always, your son, Anthony