Over the past year I have had several new “first” experiences… Father’s Day. Dad’s first birthday after his death. My first birthday. The first Thanksgiving… so on and so forth. I thought to myself the other day, wow, a whole year has passed, the “last” first is coming up. But will it truly be the last first? I doubt it. I am sure my life has other new and exciting experiences to offer me, things that I would surely have shared with Dad, if he were still here to hear about them, or participate in them.
I am sure this wont be the last “first”… but it is a momentous one.
The one year anniversary of Dad’s death.
Remembering the man that we loved… and always will.
Photo credit: Tim Stringer
The wreath that the kids and I put together. Little Bit helped me mostly.
The little flag is a memo book so if anyone stops by, they can leave a few words if they would like. Dad’s picture is in the frame Little Bit painted for him. The pewter star is about Grandfathers.
The cabin door and wreath.
Watch the video tribute from Dad’s memorial last April: CNW Memorial
And for a good laugh, here’s Dad singing karaoke: Chuck Sings
Alaska on my mind... 
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