I really don't know where to start because to say everything I want to say would take hours.
No matter how you knew daddy, whether it was as Tim, Wampus, Waller, Toby, as mom knew him-her best friend and as I and Josh did-as our hero, you knew him well. You always knew Daddy was a man & a friend who could always be depended upon.
Monday was my birthday, and my last memory was Saturday morning when he got up at 7:00 to fix me and 5 other girls breakfast. It was a huge meal and I will never forget it!
Daddy died doing something he loved. He spent at least an hour polishing that bike Saturday afternoon because he loved that motorcycle and was so proud of it! He prayed for a warm, pretty day and unfortunately on that day, he was killed.
I don't think expected Daddy to leave us like this, and I know we are all grieving, but Daddy wouldn't want to see any of us like this! He took care of everyone!
I loved my daddy more than life itself. Everywhere I go everyone tells me I am a spitting image of my daddy. I am little Tim so to speak. And that makes me prouder than ever, because my daddy is and forever will be my hero.
The past 3 years have been 3 years that I will never let go. Daddy made a lot of chanced in his life and made a huge difference in mine. I was so extremely proud of him, and I will never forget those years.
The hole that was left in our hearts by the loss of Daddy can be filled with the reassurance that he is happier and freer than he has ever been. And that someday we will see him again, but until then he will forever remain in our hearts.
I feel very selfish for wanting him to come back because right now he's up there, talking to God, and polishing his brand new Harley. He's happy, I know it.
When he flew off that Harley on Saturday, God was carrying him, and He took Daddy home. And forever he will stay there, until we meet again.
550 people came to Daddy's viewing. I know Daddy was sitting in Heaven with the biggest grin on his face.
So daddy, I know you're looking down on us, and I know you love us all! And I want you to I will always and forever be your little girl. I will see you someday in Heaven. I love and miss you very much. You're my hero Daddy, and I expect a ride on your new motorcycle when I see you again! Watch over us.
I love you
The viewing was a great turn out, Dad would have been thrilled. Over 550 people came to that viewing, and I'm sure about 200 more to the house to see us!
The music was wonderful, brought tears to my eyes though.
I picked out two of the songs and Mom one.
I had Mr. Munsey and Jono Todd (my band director and one of my good friends who recently lost his father also) play a duet of Amazing Grace on their trumpets. I also chose for the last song to be.. I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe and Mom chose for the middle song to be How Great Thou Art. It was all great.
Dads best friend and myself went up and spoke, above is what I said...and David's words were beautiful also. I know Dad was happy!
Thank you to all the people who came to the viewing and service. It meant a lot to me and my family.
