Sounds like your dad loved you a lot. Sorry that you lost him so early in your life. There are very few things in life that are more precious than the relationships between parents and their children. You were very fortunate to have a good one.

I'm a little surprised the editors allowed this one through as an lte though. I'd think they'd much rather steer you towards taking out a classified ad over near the obituary section (and pay the cost related to such an ad).

Cut her some slack Nit. As you mentioned, it serves to remind us all of how important family members are. My dad will be 79 next month and I'm so glad he is in good health and around to see all his grandchildren growing up. I have wonderful memories of everything he did for me and my four siblings when we were kids.

I don't know how much longer my parents will be around, but I speak with them almost every day and see them quite often. It's too bad Keri was not as fortunate. At least her fond memories continue.

Dan,

I think you misunderstood my post. I wasn't harping on the writer. I think her letter was a really nice way to honor her dad.

And I'd rather read such a letter than another letter about McNair school or Iraq or abortion or gay marriage or capital punishment or some play at Triad Stage.

I'm just saying I'm surprised the N&R didn't try to charge her for it.