My father passed away three weeks before Father's Day. Cards and flowers can't compensate for the grief I feel. We are a small family from a small town, so we a more than just another number lost in the crowd of many. I smile reflecting on the memories we have together like fishing, working on cars and BBQs, but I feel sad knowing my dad won't be there to see me get married, have kids or graduate grad school and land my first full time job.
I had an epiphany the other day recalling the miss opportunities and time I wasted on empty promises. I realized "time is the one free gift God gives, so don't waste it."
I want to be a leader like my Dad. My dad wasn't a war hero or celebrity, but half the town came to his funeral because he was a good man that helped those in need instead of abandoning them to their fate. With an angel watching over me, I know I will make a positive impact on the world just like my dad.
My Dad is Johnnie Ray Graves, and he did more for the world and family then you'll ever know. I love and miss you dad. From your son Duke
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