I thought time was suppose to heal, but it just seems to get harder. Miss you Dad. XXX This is the tribute I wrote for your funeral and Helen, Martin, Graham and I stood together while I read it out to everyone. OUR DEAR DAD, who we are all going to miss so much. A true family man, who was full of old fashioned values. Dad was not not ready to die, he did not want to go and he fought so bravely all the way to the end. 3 months ago (February 2008) our dear Dad was still so full of life, doing all the things he loved to do, playing squash and golf and of course not forgetting socialising, partying and having a laugh and a drink with his family and friends. Dad gave a little bit of himself to all of us: To our mum he gave all his love and energy, To me he passed on his love of exercise, Martin his love of gardening, Graham his love of entertaining and Helen his sense of belonging. Dad spoilt us all with his sense of humour and his giving nature. Whatever he dedicated his time to he made sure he did the very best job possible. Nothing was too much effort for our amazing Dad. He was funny and playful, he loved a party of which he had many and loved being with people and entertaining. Although we have memories of him being strict and stubborn as we grew up, when we were old enough to understand we knew he was teaching us respect and family values. Dad was also the man he was because of our Mum, she was there at his side every step of the way. They had been married for 46 years and had such a deep love and understanding for one another and together they always enjoyed life to the full. Towards the end of his life Dad shared one of his dreams with us - where he said he saw himself as SUPERMAN flying high in the sky. To us he truly was a superman. Dad - life will NEVER be the same without you, we cannot express how much we will miss you, but thank you for being such a SPECIAL DAD to all of us.