February 9, 2012

I Remember and Cherish...

Twenty two years ago on this day I lost my father. 
Today I celebrate his life as I look back on some photos. 


My father is the graduate on the right.


Very dapper.

My father worked as a draftsman.

He was a very artistic and creative man. He loved to paint 
signs so for a while he painted movie marquees for theaters.


 This is an example of some of his work.

My father standing under one of 
the marquees he painted for the theater.

My parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

While I miss him, I have good, sweet memories of my father. So today, I celebrate his life and all of the lessons that he taught my brother, sister, and myself. 
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29 comments:

  1. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Lovely post! Funnily enough I wrote about my father today too.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  2. ScarletFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    What wonderful photos and memories you have of your Dad. This month sees the anniversary of my Dad's death too. It will be 17 years, and I still miss him enormously. I was planning to mark the anniversary with a post about him, but now I think I will ask my Mum for some photos of him when he was a much younger man so that I can add them to my post. Thankyou for posting about your Dad today. x

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  3. AnneFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    How wonderful that you have shared those photos with us.These memories are so precious and no one can take them away.

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  4. Bijou Sugar-SocksFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    dads will always have a wonderful connection with their daughters as i see with u and ur dad :) precious moments really. wonderful pictures and a wonderful post :)

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  5. Country Gal February 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Love your post and old photos ! I am now a linky follower ! Have a wonderful day !

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  6. Cranberry MorningFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    What a nice tribute to your dad. So fun to see some of his work. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  7. ANNEFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    What a sweet post! and what a talent!! So glad you have such happy memories.


    Thanks for visiting me, I'm following you back!

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  8. Ruth KellyFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    A very nice tribute to a wonderful father and uncle.

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  9. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing, and what wonderful pictures you have. We never forget....

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  10. Alison AgnewFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    what sweet photos
    and memories
    of your dad

    i am your newest follower
    via Linky Followers
    and hope you'll take a moment
    to visit me too!

    alison

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  11. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Found you through the Linky Followers Blog Hop... I'm your newest follower.

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  12. citicasitaFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Great memories and photos. Pinning to my "The Way It Was " board on Pinterest.
    Now following you. Thanks for following and sharing.
    Diddie

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  13. Pam KesslerFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Great post. Seems like your Dad had a very fun job and got to use his creative side. Love the photo of the Snow White movie.

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  14. Predictable MeFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    New follower from LF Blog Hop. Would love if you could visit me at http://grandmasamazingjourney.blogspot.com and follow back if you desire.

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  15. Sweetwater StyleFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I am now following you...thanks for following me. You never do get over losing "Daddy"....I think of my wonderful father every day and cherish all he was to me!

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  16. Barbe @ Beez Rental DesignsFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Hi I'm new follower and thanks for following me, also. This is such a lovely tribute to your father. It will be 12yrs for my mom and was wondering of a way to show how I feel. Thanks for the inspiration. What a blessing that they had a 50yr anniversary! : )

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  17. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    This is so sweet! Found you through the LF blog hop...I'm your newest follower! Would love it if you came by and followed me back!
    -Melissa
    http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com

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  18. MichelleFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Great way to celebrate your father. Very sweet post.I am now following you on Linky.I would love it if you followed me back. I really enjoy meeting new Bloggers.

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  19. RebeccaFebruary 10, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Wonderful tribute! His work was wonderful and how lucky your parents had 50 years together!

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  20. Pieced PastimesFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    What a lovely remembrance of your father. Found you via the Linky hop and have become your newest follower. Looking forward to reading your future posts. Hope you have a chance to visit and perhpas follow me back.

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  21. KathyFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I've never seen the pictures of Grandpa's movie sign paintings. And I love the 50th anniversary picture. The suit is the best!

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  22. JenniferFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks for sharing your sweet memories.
    Just stopping by from the Linky Party Hop. I hope you will visit www.laughterandgrace.com and follow back.

    Thanks!!

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  23. momto8February 10, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    this is a beautiful "picture" of you father. You are lucky you have these great photos to look back on. and wow..50 years?! that is a big deal!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  24. Protector of VintageFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely tribute!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    HI,
    I'm happy to be following you from the Linky followers blog hop!! If you want to follow back, I can be found at http://www.measuredbytheheart.com
    Thanks!!

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  26. LifeLessOrdinaryFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I enjoyed reading your post...great memories and pictures. I'm a new Linky Follower (from the LF blog hop) and I'd love it if you would visit my blog, http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com

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  27. AthenaFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Terrific memories! I am your newest LF Follower from TheStuffofSuccess. Please follow back - thanks and have a terrific evening.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    This is made me smile, very sweet. Your dad was an amazing artist!!!

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  29. Eclectically VintageFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    You are lucky to have such great memories of your dad. This was such a nice tribute to him. New linky follower.
    Kelly

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