My first vivid memory is sitting with my dad – he smelt of extra strong mints. He was talking about his experiences as a paratrooper in the second world war. He remains to this day, my hero. Not just because he gave me the freedom I have today, but because he was a good man. I asked him questions he must have found difficult, but still found time to answer them. I saw him on Remembrance Sunday. His tears showed me a man who would always think of his fallen friends.

Beautiful and moving.
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Thank you. He was an amazing dad.
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I’m so glad!
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What a loving tribute to your dad.
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He was an amazing Dad. There isn’t a day goes by when I don’t think of him.
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I understand that so well.
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And we think we’re living through difficult times. A moving piece indeed, thank you for sharing it with us.
My 89 words!
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A very nice tribute by you for you father. Well said.
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