Just Brilliant
Dear all,
Reading all of your messages has just been so amazing. I knew my dad was liked in general, but hearing such lovely things said about him has really made me feel especially proud. Not just for being a "Falkland Hero", but proud of him as a Man.
It saddens me that I didn't know him as an adult. He died when I was 10 and I only ever knew him as a Daddy. I would love to be able to sit down and quiz him now about what he had done through his life and the adventures he had, places he'd been.
Thats why hearing these tales, which have nothing to do with regular family stuff, are so moving. They offer some insight in to him and his personality, and how other people saw him, which is actually way better in the end than some faded photographs.
Your kindness, offers and poignant memories have completely overwhelmed me.
So a huge thank you everyone.
Anna x