Today is my dad's birthday
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (123062)
United States
June 2, 2025 1:59pm CST
He would have been 72 today. In some ways it is hard to believe that he has been gone for almost 2 years while in others it feels like it has been a decade since we lost him.
Many people are remembering him and mentioning him on FB today. I honestly have never heard of someone who didn't like the man. He really was incredible.
**This picture was taken by him after a morning workout at the gym which is why I look like a fright**
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@Ineeddentures (2977)
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2 Jun
Well you must get your likeability from him.
Taken from you far too young.
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Their dentist would be proud.
@RasmaSandra (85637)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jun
Happy Heavenly Birthday to your dad, It si nice to have the memories, I am sure he is with you.
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@LindaOHio (190334)
• United States
3 Jun
Happy Heavenly Birthday to your dad. That's a great picture.
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@MarieCoyle (44569)
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2 Jun
I know this pain, and it's hard. In my teen/adult life, there were two people on earth that thought the world of me, would do anything for me, and loved me beyond measure. One was my maternal aunt, that I was named after and very, very close to. The other was my Dad. In his eyes, I was his pride and joy, along with my kids. He passed away years ago at a fairly young age, very unexpectedly. I will always miss his love and his laughter.
Some day, you will be able to not hurt quite as bad as you do about this, but it surely does take time. You had a very special relationship with your Dad, and were very close. I know you loved him so much.
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@rsa101 (38690)
• Philippines
2 Jun
If he was present with you on that day, it would have been truly significant. I almost have the same thoughts as my father who l just lost a year ago. Everything is a first to me. He's not present to celebrate his birthday, Christmas, or anything else. Without them around anymore, it's just a different feeling.
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@Juliaacv (53669)
• Canada
2 Jun
Our hearts and minds play such cruel tricks on us when we miss someone that we love so much. 
My Dad will be gone 16 years on July 4th, and yet I can feel in my heart on some levels like he hasn't been here in much longer. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but this is tough.
Hang in there, and get through this day, remember the fun connection that you shared, with your workouts and the other antics of your Dad that you loved so much.
My Dad will be gone 16 years on July 4th, and yet I can feel in my heart on some levels like he hasn't been here in much longer. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but this is tough.
Hang in there, and get through this day, remember the fun connection that you shared, with your workouts and the other antics of your Dad that you loved so much.