Well it has been over a year since Dad passed away.

Took Mom out to the Cemetery to say "hello".  Left a branch off of a rose (one that had been given to them on their fiftieth anniversary), one of his favourite hard candies, and a couple of flies.

Was a beautiful day, had lunch at the Chilliwack airport, overall a nice drive and a nice outing for Mom, "Awesome Lady", and I.

Don't know why, but, just working away in the shop this morning and my Dad popped into my head.
A bunch of old memories, times we spent together, times we got along, times we didn't.

He has been gone less than a year.  I still get saddened when I think of him.  So many opportunities that were missed.  Mostly all my own fault.

He was a great guy.  Not much education, just common sense and the desire to try and improve.

Definitely one of the "Heroes of the Country"